Mackenzie Lewis, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Assist individual with an acquired brain injury in activities of daily living- Educate family and caregivers on best practices to meet the just-right-challenge - Create and execute client-centered cognitive activities to promote participation and independence with desired occupations both in the home and community

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Developed & executed a 12-week long occupation-based life-skills program, Discovering the Best You, for individuals re-entering society post-incarceration or overcoming homelessness to advance health-equity and occupational justice in Mecklenburg County- Collaborated with WellCare’s community engagement team and non-profit Another Chance House of Refuge to identify social determinants of health and connect with local community partners to ensure sustainable outcomes - Created and presented a budget to address the needs of the program- Attended healthy equity conferences and seminars to stay up to date on the needs of the community and changes within managed care- Compiled evidence-based resources into accessible hand-outs for WellCare community engagement events

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

- Completed initial evaluations through an occupational profile and various standardized and non-standardized assessments including Range of Motion, Manual Muscle Testing, vision screenings, cognitive screenings, durable medical equipment fittings and observations. - Designed and implemented evidenced-based, occupation-based, client-centered intervention sessions, often using Electrical Muscle Stimulation and other adaptive technology- Led caregiver-training sessions to ensure safety when transitioning patient back to their home environment- Attended support groups, information sessions and inter-professional treatment sessions for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Clinic.- Collaborated with the patient, their caregiver(s)/family member(s) and their interprofessional team to ensure holistic care- Completed daily documentation, evaluations and discharges through EPIC- Expanded my knowledge through participating in a variety of settings including Acute Care and Outpatient OT

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Lenox Baker Children's Hospital at Duke- Researched, developed and presented an in-service for Duke University Health System (DUHS) OT’s on the Transition of Neurodiverse Patients from Pediatric to Adult Occupational Therapy, alongside a student colleague- Completed initial evaluations through an occupational profile and various standardized and non-standardized assessments including the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency- Second Edition, Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Sensory Profile 2, Developmental Test of Visual Perception (DTVP-2), Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT) and observations- Evaluated, treated and provided education to parents of children in the Brachial Plexus Palsy speciality clinic. - Observed and assisted with the Neuromuscular and Cerebral Palsy & Related Conditions (CPRC) speciality clinics.- Designed and implemented evidence-based, play-based, client-centered intervention sessions- Completed daily documentation, evaluations and discharges through EPIC- Collaborated with the patient, their caregiver(s)/family member(s) and their interprofessional team to ensure holistic care- Expanded my knowledge through participating in a variety of settings including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and outpatient adult-neuro program

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Developed a community reintegration program specific to the needs of the clients.- Created marketing videos, used by the company, to showcase the Charlotte facility nation-wide.- Provided rehabilitative care to individuals with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. - Tailored treatment towards each individual to reach their life goals and increase their quality of life.- Researched each participant’s injury and cater specific help towards each individual, dependent on their needs.- Assisted participants in daily tasks which include increasing their community involvement, doctor’s appointments, feeding, bathing, etc.

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Engaged children of various ages in age-appropriate play to promote proper development and participate in activities of daily living

Matthews, North Carolina

- Served as a team member by taking customer orders, greeting guests, ensuring a clean environment and assisting with food preparation.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Human Development And Family Science; Minors In Medicine And Society And Sociology

Activities and Societies: - Alpha Phi Omega National Co-ed Service Fraternity - President, VP of Fellowship - Quality of Life Plus Club.

Doctorate Of Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: - Coalition of Occupational Therapists Advocating for Diversity (COTAD) executive board member - Ambassador.