ANGELA NAVE

Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduate

*** *. **** **. *. ~ Tulsa, OK 74126

539-***-**** / 918-***-**** ~ abodmt@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Occupational Therapy Assistant with 20 years experience in the medical field with a track record in pain management techniques and

program development. Enjoys helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Brown Mackie College, Tulsa, OK

Associate of Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant

December 2012 Graduate

Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, OK

Medical Coding Certificate

May 2010 Graduate

Career Point College, Tulsa, OK

Medical Secretary Certificate

May 2006 Graduate

TRAINING AND RELATED COURSEWORK

Skilled with therapy procedures Dysphagia knowledge Empathetic and patient

Consistent quality care Pain management techniques Head injury knowledge

Outpatient therapy background Splinting capability CPR certified

Acute rehabilitation background Geriatrics experience Certified Professional Coder

Neurology understanding Apraxia knowledge Medicaid/Medicare Billing

Acute care comprehension Stress management techniques Medical Terminology

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM

Deborah Kucharski, Clinical Instructor Tulsa, OK 8/12 - 10/12

OTA Extern

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Managed a caseload of 15 patients.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Customized conventional OT techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Administered massage as well as heat, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

Lorna Schriner, Clinical Instructor Tulsa, OK 10/12 - 12/12

OTA Extern

Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality compassionate care.

Routinely used ultrasonic machines, traction, electric stimulation and infrared lamps to improve patients' physical health and

comfort.

Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational

therapy goals.

Actively oversaw patient and resident care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders.

Angela Nave ~ 918-***-****

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, stroke and

neuropathies.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of

motion and muscle reeducation.

Taught patients use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic devices, and in-home modifications.

Execute treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.

Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Career Point College Tulsa, OK 5/2010 - 9/2010

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor

Taught students basic medical coding, filing, insurance billing, and MediSoft billing software.

Daily usage of CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS coding books.

Gave weekly lectures on how to code, bill, and work in a medical office.

Kept up with grades, attendance, and student employable behavior.

Perot Systems Tulsa, OK 7/2008 - 5/2009

Medical Claims Examiner

Reviewed submitted medical claims for accuracy and ensured that proper guidelines were met.

Constructed letters to providers requesting additional information necessary to process the claim (i.e. medical records)

Consistently received monthly bonus awards for accuracy and production.

Learned multiple billing programs such as Ultera and Blue Square.

Trained in processing institutional claims.

St. John Health System Tulsa, OK 6/2006 - 1/2007

Patient Account Rep

Insured that patients' accounts were updated with the correct insurance and personal payments received.

Utilized coding and billing skills by billing insurance companies for services rendered to the patient.

Repaired denial claims to insure proper reimbursement.

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