Staley Alexander
Columbus
Summary
Occupational therapist providing comprehensive, compassionate care with expertise in optimizing mental performance and sleep for active duty Soldiers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cognitive Enhancement Specialist Director
194th Armored Brigade
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for leading and developing the 194th Armored Brigade Holistic Health and Fitness sleep and mental readiness domain programs.
- Effectively leads and supports team members while providing purpose and direction to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
- Subject matter expert for sleep and mental performance for over 6,000 soldiers.
- Recognizes and implements sleep principles to support optimal brain function to increase precision, strength, and emotional control.
- Develops tactical cognition training to improve Soldiers' ability to influence the mind over the body to optimize human performance.
Company Commander
Madigan Army Medical Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Established the second largest tri-service medical training detachment in the U.S. Army from the ground up.
- Maintained the health, welfare, discipline and morale of over 325 enlisted Soldiers and Officers conducting medical training.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, enabling the company to meet critical deadlines consistently.
- Responsible for the provision of human resource support, military justice, training, management, operational readiness, and comprehensive deployment cycle readiness.
Occupational Therapist
Madigan Army Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed the outpatient orthopedic hand clinic at one of the largest hospitals within the Defense Health Agency as both the Chief and Assistant Chief.
- Provided high-quality upper extremity care to active duty military, retirees, and beneficiaries of Joint Base Lewis-McChord while maintaining the hospital's mission.
- Supervised a team of twelve civilians and active duty military personnel.
- In charge of maintaining optimal daily clinic operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Occupational Therapist
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and assessed patients while designing comprehensive treatment plans in inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Worked in direct patient care to implement therapeutic activities to rehabilitate patients on a burn, amputation, and orthopedic trauma team.
- Worked closely with an interdisciplinary medical team to provide the highest level of patient care while planning for a safe discharge to the community.
- Additional experience treating a wide range of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and organ transplants.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Columbia University
02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of North Georgia
05.2016
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Project Planning
- Effective Communication
- Team Leadership
License/Certifications
- Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist-State of Tennessee #6192
- BLS-American Red Cross
Military Schooling
- Direct Commission Course
- AMEDD Basic Officer Leader Course
- Madigan Management and Development Course
- 7H Upper Extremity Skill Identifier
- Dry Needling Level I
- Pre-Command Course
Timeline
Cognitive Enhancement Specialist Director
194th Armored Brigade
08.2024 - Current
Company Commander
Madigan Army Medical Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
Occupational Therapist
Madigan Army Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of North Georgia
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