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Christon Cardell

Griffin

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapist, with a passion for working in both Geriatric and Pediatric populations, specializing in evidence-based clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration.


Passionate about Sensory Integration and processing and how utilizing this treatment approach in practice is positively impacting function across the life-span from pediatrics to geriatrics. Experience in developing individualized sensory diets and providing caregiver educaton and training for promoting a meaningful and purposeful quality of life for individuals and their care providers, specializing in successfully treating individuals with dementia to improve organization of sensory input to facilitate positive response, minimize anxiety and aiding in reduction expressive behavior through problem solving triggers of possible escalation to promote meaningful engagement in daily activities, helping slow disease progression and promoting a purpose filled life.


Enhanced patient independence through tailored interventions and home modifications, achieving significant improvements in functional abilities. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering compassionate relationships with patients and families.


Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Fox Rehabilitation Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
  • Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress and made adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans to meet individual abilities and needs and monitoring progress.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up to date with evidenced based practices in occupational therapy.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
  • Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, and surrounding environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
  • Increased patient engagement through the utilization of creative therapeutic activities tailored to individual interests.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in healthcare as it pertains to occupational therapy in the area of Sensory Integration, and the Geriatric population.

Occupational Therapist

Tx:Team Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 03.2025
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Advocated for occupational therapy services within healthcare system, highlighting value of occupational therapy in patient care.
  • Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments for new patients to identify functional limitations and establish therapeutic goals.
  • Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.


Occupational Therapist

Lifecare Center of Pensacola
01.2007 - 03.2016
  • Evaluated patients, established goals and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Effectively communicated patient progress and treatment plans with both medical professionals and family members, ensuring a consistent understanding of therapy goals.
  • Promoted safety awareness among staff members by leading regular training sessions on proper equipment usage and body mechanics.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Served as an advocate for clients within multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers.
  • Proactively pursued continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements and maintain professional licensure requirements.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently to ensure timely evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning for all assigned patients.
  • Delivered direct patient treatment based on current occupational therapy practice and revised treatment plan based on patient's response.
  • Identified appropriate assistive devices for patients'' daily living activities, increasing independence and quality of life.
  • Educated patient and family regarding patient abilities and need for assistance and continued therapeutic intervention.
  • Developed creative therapeutic activities tailored to patients'' unique interests, increasing engagement and fostering a positive experience during sessions.
  • Successfully reintegrated patients back into their communities by coordinating with various agencies for resources and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Interactiv Children's Therapy Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Provided quality patient care for the pediatric population, ages birth to 21 years.
  • Completed thorough evaluation and assessment of developmental milestones, sensory processing, and motor skills for establishing individualized and comprehensive treatment plan, customized to each patient's needs for providing quality therapeutic outcomes.
  • Improved children's fine and gross motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving methods to address complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions in pediatric clients.
  • Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
  • Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
  • Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
  • Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, community and home life.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Utilized standardized assessments, including PDMS-2, BOT-2, Beery VMI, and the Sensory Profile to evaluate patient progress, and made adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
  • Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
  • Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA

Master's of Health Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
08-2005

Skills

  • Evidence-based clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Hands-on patient care
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Sensory integration
  • Intervention planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Clinical training
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Staff education and training
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Treatment implementation
  • Home modifications
  • EMR / EHR
  • Assistive technology
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient education
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Goal setting
  • Family and patient education

Accomplishments

Certified provider of The Listening Program.


Assisted in program development of Tx:Team Rehab's Living Well With Dementia Program, a program designed to provide evidence based therapy guidelines for assessment and treatment, resources and patient education and support for the aging population and their families who are dealing with cognitive decline.

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • NBCOT Certification
  • PAMS certified
  • Licensed in state of Georgia
  • Certified Provider of The Listening Program
  • CPR Certification

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Pilates
  • Creative Writing
  • Singing in Church Choir
  • Cooking
  • Nature Walks
  • Health, Nutrition and Wellness

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Fox Rehabilitation Services
03.2025 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Tx:Team Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 03.2025

Occupational Therapist

Lifecare Center of Pensacola
01.2007 - 03.2016

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Interactiv Children's Therapy Services
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical College of Georgia

Master's of Health Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical College of Georgia

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