Occupational therapist
Resume:
Salem, OR *****
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OBJECTIVE
Passionate, hardworking and compassionate professional dedicated to provide a holistic approach to patient care within the OT scope of practice; this all combined with an understanding of the unique facets of occupational therapy within neurological, orthopedic and medical- surgical hospital settings, skilled nursing setting, long term care and home health hospice care setting. Therapeutic goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs and goals in order to promote participation in meaningful life activities and restore/improve/optimize and maximize their functional independence and functional performance.
EDUCATION University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) June 2009 – Dec 2011
Masters in Occupational Therapy
License to Practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Oregon
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Current and valid OT License #294958/NBCOT certified
American Heart Association Basic Life Provider #205*********
Honors and Activities
Member of The National Scholars Honor Society
Member of Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)
Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Clinical Excellence Award at Del Sol Hospital and San Antonio State Hospital
Skill Highlights
Communication—bilingual in English and Spanish.
Interpersonal Skills
Acute Rehabilitation background
Outpatient Rehabilitation background
Skilled Nursing Facility and LTC Rehabilitation background
Palliative /Hospice care background
Culturally aware
Activity Analysis/Quality information gathering
Service Orientation /Customer Service
Report Preparation
General office skills
Professional Training
San Antonio State Hospital
Texas
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II
Sept 2011 & Dec 2011
Observed Occupational and Physical Therapists in evaluating patients in a mental health setting while providing direction for patients in activities related to work, leisure and everyday activities.
Designed and delivered professional in-services for multiple diagnoses providing education on evidence based practice protocols/treatment and interventions.
Taught stress management techniques and development of coping skills
Developed strategies to facilitate therapy groups to address goal setting, community integration, sleep hygiene, prevocational skills, body image and ADLS/IADLS.
Del Sol Medical Center
Texas
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II
June 2011 & Sept 2011
Developed competence with respect to the settings (acute, inpatient and outpatient) and the client's conditions and needs.
Compiled knowledge on how to analyze, select and direct evaluation treatments and interventions in the variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient and acute).
Where applicable taught specific compensatory techniques/strategies and provided patient/family education on adaptive techniques to optimize functional mobility and independence.
Professional Experience
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Acute Hospital Setting and Outpatient Occupational therapist
June 2012-Nov 2016
A 350 bed Acute Care Hospital with Level II trauma designation in Emergency services; 10 Neuro ICU beds and a 32 bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
Comprehensive neurological services for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders with
Neuro rehabilitation programs in place and currently renowned Accredited Stroke Center .
Outpatient services for Stroke, Brain injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological conditions, spine surgery, Orthopedic and Joint Replacement, Muscular conditions and Lymphatic Disorders.
Provided training in self-care activities with education on compensatory/adaptive strategies and/or equipment as deemed appropriate.
Provided Assessment/Intervention plans to manage pain, cognition and physical limitations in order to maximize functional performance
Evaluated cognitive abilities and provided education on impact of limitations on functional performance.
Performed Activity analysis to explore the impact of a medley of variables/factors (socio-economic, pain, biological, environmental and cultural) on intervention planning and functional outcomes.
Provided Prevention strategies to maximize compensating and adaptation in order to improve functional independence.
Provided Clinical reasoning to select effective interventions including therapeutic use of self, therapeutic use of occupations and activities, education and advocacy.
Modified intervention planning according to patient’s needs, goals and performance.
Trained patients in post-surgical orthopedic protocols including weight bearing status, surgical precautions and impact of Dx on functional performance/mobility.
Fabricated/provided assistive devices and protective orthoses and splints with patient/family education to promoted healing and restore function.
Performed according to state practice act/AOTA guidelines
Developed and implemented treatment plans that focused on functional and measureable outcomes with physician order. Monitored and alter treatment as appropriate to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
Participated in Discharge planning to optimize continuum of care
Dallas Retirement Village- Kindred RehabCare
Dallas, OR
Retirement facility, independent living, memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing setting and LTC setting
Feb 2017-April 2019
Remediated IADLS related to the patient’s DC environment.
Provided training in functional mobility tasks in order to optimize independence, safety and functional endurance when performing Self care, ADLS and IADLs.
Prepared the client/patient and family for community reintegration as appropriate for the individual’s DC setting.
Assessed need for potential home modifications with recommendations in place.
Provided safety equipment to reduce barriers and promote safety.
Explored adaptations and compensatory strategies to optimize functional performance and safety.
Assessed leisure skills to determine need for modifications and/or assistance.
Educated and promoted functional mobility with use of assistive device to promote self care and ADL performance safely.
Educated and trained on transfers to different surfaces (bed, chair, toilet and shower) in order to promote functional independence and minimize fall risk.
Trained in wheelchair mobility and safety appropriate for resident’s level of cognition and perception.
Trained on compensatory techniques to maximize abilities (attention span, orientation, sequencing and memory).
Provided opportunities for engagement in meaningful activities.
Provided education to caregivers on ways to enhance function and preserve dignity of the geriatric population.
Provided education on modifications to enhance safety (prevent fall risk and address fatigue management).
Home Health Hospice Care/Palliative Care
Home care setting-Salem, OR
July 2019- October 2020
Worked hand in hand with Serenity Hospice care nursing services to integrate the physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual aspects of client’s experiences so they may participate in their life roles regardless the stage of their disease.
Promoted participation in meaningful life activities while complimenting hospice/Palliative care POC.
Provided a holistic and client-centered approach to evaluate the needs of the client in his/her occupational roles; identified current/potential functional abilities and determined barriers engaging in occupations (ie: ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, leisure and social participation).
Used adaptive equipment, modified techniques, energy conservation principles and proper body mechanics to minimize over exertion, pain and/or fatigue.
Used specialized or adaptive equipment to maximize safety and functional performance.
Incorporated energy conservation principles and activity modifications.
Incorporated fall prevention strategies and fostered awareness of safety issues/limitations within the environment.
Provided optimal positioning to optimize comfort, skin integrity and safety.
Assessed activity tolerance and body mechanics with functional task performance and educated on support systems, adaptive equipment, mobility devices and impact of pain on functional performance
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Salem-Keizer Christmas Toy drive
Salem, OR
Volunteer- Winter 2016/2017/2018/2019
Volunteered with the Salem Fire Department in collaboration with The Salvation Army for a non-profit Christmas project to collect toys at Shopko to eventually distribute to low income families.
La Posada Home in El Paso
El Paso, TX
Volunteer -Spring 2016, Spring 2019
Volunteered time at shelter to aide in accessing community resources and maximize donations to assist women and children who experienced homelessness, domestic violence and abandonment.
El Paso Young Life
El Paso, TX
Volunteer-Fall 2015-Fall 2016
Counseled teenagers regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Set up activities for teenagers to work on their motivation and self-esteem.
REFERENCES
Akhila Krishnakumar
Physical Therapist
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Ishani Shah
Physical Therapist
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Chelsea Jacot
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Sandra Lynnette Cole
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