Occupational Therapist
Resume:
JOAN TOMION
Occupational Therapist
**** *** **** **** **** Yan, NY 14527
admwcp@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A conscientious, experienced professional with skills in a variety of settings within the Occupational Therapist realm
Take pride in quality of work, strong sense of professionalism
Friendly, outgoing personality, very empathetic toward others
Team player, known for helping others
Noted for going the extra mile to get the job done well.
Stable work history.
EXPERIENCE
Finger Lakes Therapy Works Clifton Springs, NY 5/2019- Present
Make home visits, and most recently teletherapy visits, with Early Intervention children. Formulate goals with the parents. Various examples of our treatments involve: continued instruction/educating to increase success with development for their children, sensory stimulation, balance, safety training, social skills, teaching kids (and some parents) how to play, observe fine and gross motor movements in order to re-train and/or progress.
Happiness House (Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy) Geneva/Canandaigua, NY 3/2015 -9/2016
Performed evaluations and follow up treatments for participants in the Traumatic Brain Injured Clinic in Canandaigua. Followed recommendations, performed treatments and updated goals established by the respective school districts accordingly, for early intervention and preschool aged children at both Canandaigua and Geneva sites.
Lifetime Care Home Care Dundee, NY 5/2010-06/2014
Performed evaluations, both general and home safety. Followed up with recommendations, education and instruction as appropriate for the recommendations, to maximize independence and safety within the home. I also provided treatments to address safety needs, in addition to interventions for patient specific needs according to their diagnoses and deficits. Some of the diagnoses addressed include: s/p orthopedic surgery, CVA, Spinal Cord Injured, and a variety of different diagnoses due to general deconditioning or those requiring education for energy conservation. Ages seen were generally geriatric population, though several young adults and a 10 month old were also seen as needed.
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service Geneva, NY 03/07-05/2010
Per Diem Occupational Therapist working with patients in their home settings. Much of the same type of work required as listed above.
Ontario County Health Facility/Ontario County Home Health 02/09-05/2010
Contract Occupational Therapist working in the am in a Skilled Nursing Facility with Geriatric population, most of them in Rehab. Afternoons would be spent with home care patients performing evaluations or follow up visits as indicated to maximize self cares and functional mobility.
Yates County Public Heath 05/08-05/2010
Home visits performing evaluations and treatments as needed to improved independence in self cares and functional mobility. Home safety evaluations, recommendations and follow through as appropriate.
Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester, NY 09/07-11/2011
Per Diem Occupational Therapist performing Environmental Assessments for patients who have Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. I would assess the home and make recommendations to modify accordingly in an effort to keep these patients safe in their environment and in their home for as long as possible.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Penn Yan, NY 01/96-05/2008
Staff Occupational Therapist responsible for patients in the Acute Hospital, Outpatient Clinic, Long Term Facility, and with Yates County Public Health. Also performed in-house ergonomic assessments. A majority of the patients were geriatric, however, there were young adults, teenagers and even some toddlers, and one infant seen as outpatients. Diagnoses varied from general deconditioning from various diseases/disorders, to fractures, burns, nerve injuries, brain injuries, and strokes.
Newark Wayne Community Hospital, Inc., Newark, NY 02/95-01/1996
Staff Occupational Therapist working mainly with Acute and Long term patients, in addition to a hand full of outpatients. Attended all acute discharge planning meetings.
Wayne Finger Lakes Secondary School Rushville, NY 09/88-05/1991
Substitute Teacher, Teacher Aide. Initially was a substitute teacher and/teacher assistant for BOCES, which at that time was all inclusive of populations at the Marcus Whitman sites. Worked in a variety of types of classrooms while substituting, though ended up mainly with the Physically Challenged and the Learning Disabled populations.
EDUCATION
1981-1985
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
1991-1994
Bachelor’s Degree in OT Keuka College
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Early Co-Regulation in Infants and Young Children 1/2019
Behavioral and Daily Challenges with Children with Autism 1/2019
Assessments and Creative Interventions to Treat Individuals on the Autism Spectrum1/2019
Interoception: The Hidden Sensory System 1/2019
The 3C's to Being an A+ School Based Therapist: Communication, Collaboration and
Consultation 1/2019
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication 1/2019
Motor Skill Aquisition for Optimal Occupational Performance 1/2019
Ergonomics in Early Childhood: Strategies for Childcare Workers 1/2019
Roadmap to Success with Vestibular Rehabilitation 1/2019
Introduction to Utilizing 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy 1/2019
Visual Skills and Impact on Learning: Strategies and Resources 1/2019
The Neurologic Shoulder: Addressing Shoulder Pain and Subluxation 1/2019
Intervention Techniques for the Hemiplegic Upper Limb 1/2019
Utilizing Occupation to Maximize Neuroplasticity in Acquired Brain Injury Survivors 1/2019
Metacarpal Fractures: Achieving Best Outcomes 1/2019
Phalanx Fractures: Achieving Best Outcomes 1/2019
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome 1/2019
Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 1 1/2019
Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 2 1/2019
Sensory Strategies for Dementia to Reduce Challenging Behaviors 1/2019
Kinesio Taping Case Studies 1/2019
From Survive to Thrive at Work: An Evidence-Based Approach to Healthcare Burnout 1/2019
Management of Upper Extremity Nerve Injury (Day 3) 03/2017
Building Healthy Brains: Sensory Strategies for Optimal Brain Function & Postural Concerns
03/2017
Joint Mobility of the Upper Extremity' 03/2017
Applied Neuroanatomy: Sensory Tracts for Occupational Therapy Practice 03/2017
Contemporary Motor Learning Approaches for Neurorehabilitation 03/2017
Alphabet Soup: Digesting the ETR and IEP 03/2017
Learning Disorders: A Toolbox of Strategies 03/2017
A Primer for the New School-Based Therapist: Understanding the Role of OT in the Educational Setting 03/2017
IEP Goal Development and Incorporation of Common Core 03/2017
Tendon Trauma: Keys to Optimal Outcomes (Day 5) 03/2017
"Arming" You with Therapies: Evidence Based Techniques for Upper Extremity Motor NeuroRehabilitation 03/2017
Occupational Therapy's Role in the Management of Neck Pain 03/2017
Interpreting Challenging Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders 07/2014
Options for Improving UE function following Cervical Spinal Cord Injury 07/2014
Away with S-O-A-P and On To Proficient Documentation 07/2014
The Hand 101 07/2014
Nerve Compression 07/2014
Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Classroom 07/2014
Improving Memory Using the Spaced Retrieval Technique for Occupational Therapists 07/2014
iWrite: AT in the School System for Writing 07/2014
Assessing Upper Extremity Function and Symptoms: Use of the DASH and QuickDASH 07/2014
Occupation-centered Practice with Children and Families 07/2014
Strategies and supports for providing early intervention services to children with autism 7/14
Discrete trial training: What is it and how can I use it when working with children? 07/2014
Clinical Recognition of Lymphedema for the Non-Specialized Occupational Therapist 07/2014
Rethinking Occupational Therapy’s Role with Assistive Technology 07/2014
Beyond Bands: the Science and Application of Elastic Resistance 08/2013
Management of Shoulder Subluxation after Stroke 08/2013
Assistive Technology Solutions for Independent and Productive Aging 08/2013
Myofascial Techniques with emphasis on Shoulder and low back 01/2013
EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD ENHANCE PATIENT SKILLS:
Much of my work as an Occupational Therapist has been with the Geriatric population. It also has branched out however to all age ranges (down to 6 weeks old) through either Acute Hospital setting, coverage in ARU Center, Outpatient services or through Home Care.
I have worked with a few patients that were on the psychiatric ward through Soldiers & Sailors Hospital, as well as several Veteran’s through Home Care. Many of my patients throughout the different settings worked in have had a variety of diagnoses that have included psychiatric illnesses and emotional difficulties. I believe I have been able to remain non-judgmental and able to deal with my patients without difficulty. I do feel I have a personality that is open to listening and empathetic, and my patients have responded to it.
As stated above I have worked in multiple settings. I worked in 2 Hospital settings that provided Outpatient services, as well as Long Term Care, totaling 13 years. Home Care experience covered the better part of 7 years. There were a lot of people seen with heart/lung issues, Orthopedic needs, as well as numerous physically debilitating illnesses/diseases and muscular disorders. All age ranges are included in these settings. OT, PT and SLP all worked closely in these settings to coordinate care and make sure all services required were met for our patients, making referrals as indicated.
Through Home Care I have spent a lot of time evaluating home environments. Being very conscientious about safety and financial concerns of all involved.
REFERENCES
Catherine Ingraham 315-***-****
Ali D'Aurizio, PT, Clinic Supervisor 585-***-****
Barb Kelly-Kinney 315-***-****
Kerry Westerfield, RN 607-***-****
Patti Rumsey, TCA 877-***-****
Patti Herman, PTA 585-***-****
Paula Rocha, PT 607-***-****
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