Home Health Medical
Resume:
LAURA KAMINSKI, OTR/L, MSIS/EAD
*** ******* ****, ******, ** 76248
CELL PHONE 949/ 500 8304
EMAIL ac88le@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position that will facilitate and enhance my development as a professional and as a human being.
EXPERIENCE
04/2014 – Present COOK CHILDREN’S HOME HEALTH. Fort Worth, TX
Team Lead Occupational Therapist
Evaluate and provide active and consultative treatments to the pediatric population with different disabilities such as: Developmental Delays, C.P., Congenital Malformations, Sensory Processing Disorders, and more.
Develop treatment programs to address identified areas of concern in ADL/IADL following the medical model to improve the child’s functional independence and/or improve quality of life.
Develop home programs and provide instruction and demonstration to the patient/family.
Team Lead of all Occupational Therapists working with Cook Children’s Home Health which includes: listen to team members’ questions and concerns and provide support and leadership, contact team members in case of emergency to gather their position and safety, and assist with team building activities. Attend team lead meetings to discuss issues and concerns in the field.
Supervise COTAs and provide them with an appropriate Plan Of Care for each patient. Monitor their supervision logs. Review their documentation. Support in problem solving and problem resolution instances.
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members (PT, ST, Social Workers, MD, PA, office staff).
Assess and provide recommendation and instruction in use and maintenance of appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (i.e. bathchairs, toilet chairs), Adaptive Equipment (i.e. adaptive writing tools and utensils), and Splinting (i.e. neoprene splints, thermoplast, and dynamic splints.
Continue to update my practice by attending a variety of Continuing Education courses.
08/2012 – 03/2014 A TO Z PEDIATRIC THERAPY. North Richland Hills, TX
Supervising Occupational Therapist
Evaluate and provide active and consultative treatments to the pediatric population with different disabilities such as: Developmental Delays, C.P., Sensory Processing Disorders, and others.
Develop treatment programs to address identified areas of concern in ADL/IADL following the medical model to improve the child’s functional independence and/or improve quality of life.
Develop home programs and provide instruction and demonstration to the patient/family.
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members (PT, ST, Social Workers, MD).
Assess and provide recommendation and instruction in use of appropriate Durable Medical Equip (i.e. bathchairs, toilet chairs) & Adaptive Equipment.
Provide appropriate feeding therapy to address oral motor deficits.
07/2008 – 07/2012 CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES Placentia, CA
Occupational Therapist II
Evaluate and provide active and consultative treatments to the pediatric population with different disabilities such as: C.P., Brachial Plexus, Arthrogryposis, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, JRA, and more.
Develop treatment programs to address identified areas of concern in ADL/IADL following the medical model to improve the child’s functional independence and/or improve quality of life.
Develop home programs and provide instruction and demonstration to the patient/family.
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members (PT, ST, Spec Ed Teachers, Social Workers, MD).
Assess and provide recommendation and instruction in use of appropriate Durable Medical Equip (i.e. bathchairs, toilet chairs) and Adaptive Equipment.
Assess and create appropriate hand splints to address a variety of issues such as decreased ROM, decreased strength, and decreased coordination.
Provide appropriate feeding therapy to address oral motor deficits.
01/2006 – 07/2008 HOAG HOSPITAL REHAB Newport Beach, CA
Occupational Therapist I/II
Evaluate and provide active treatment, as well as elaborate discharge plans, to the adult population with diagnosis such as: CVA, TBI, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain Cancer, MS, and more, in the outpatient and acute inpatient settings.
Identify and address areas of concern such as UE ROM, strength, coordination, and sensation, visual/perceptual skills, and cognitive skills by developing appropriate treatment plans.
Reach maximum potential of each patient on meaningful areas of occupation for patient such as ADL, IADL, leisure, work, school, etc.
Assess and provide recommendation and instruction in use of appropriate Adaptive Equipment and Techniques.
Provide patient and family members with home program handouts and instruction to encourage the incorporation of therapeutic activities throughout daily activities.
SKILLS
Good application of evaluation and screening tools
Good written and oral communication in English and Spanish
Good use of clinical observation, reasoning, and application
Fast learner, responsible, and respectful
Good computer skills
EDUCATION
08/2016-01/2019 Aspen University Denver, CO
Master of Science in Information Systems – Enterprise Application Development
01/2006-Present Extensive Variety of Continuing Education Courses Attended
06/2003–12/2005 California State University – D.H. Carson, CA
Occupational Therapy Program
08/2001-05/2003 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
AA Degree
08/1999-05/2001 Universidad Iberoamericana Santa Fe, MEXICO
Industrial Engineering (2 years completed)
ADDITIONAL
Valid Texas Occupational Therapy License.
The National Occupational Therapy Honor Society, Pi Theta Epsilon, member.
First Aid and CPR.
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