Ravin Dehring

Home Address:

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Fayetteville, NC 28314

Cell Phone: 910-***-**** (best number)

E-mail Address: adrkm4@r.postjobfree.com

Alternate E-mail address: adrkm4@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Westwood College

Denver, CO

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Emphasis in OTA studies

July 1998-Graduation

Affiliations for OTA Training:

South Haven Community Hospital

South Haven, MI

Setting: Inpatient, & Outpatient Rehab, as well as Home Care

Community Hospital

Watervliet, MI

Setting: Inpatient Rehab

Objective:

I would like to secure a position that is not only challenging, but also requires responsibility so I am able to maximize my potential and gain further experience; and have the opportunity for advancement based on my level of performance.

Statement:

I am a career minded individual seeking to expand my current level of knowledge. I have the ability to learn fast. I enjoy working alone with little supervision or with others in a team-oriented environment. I work well in a fast pace environment and in high stress situations. I will gladly expand my knowledge and skills to gain further qualifications.

Employment:

Healthkeeperz Home Health

Fayetteville, NC

03/2017 - Currently

Duties to include: Follow OT plan of care for treatment within patient’s home. With the goal to further gain independence and strengthening to prepare for out patient rehab if necessary. Pt participate in a variety of functional activities to include strengthening and endurance tasks to increase and maximize independence. Communication through interdisciplinary staff is important to allow over all success of each patient goals and outcomes.

Carolina Therapy Services

Dunn, NC

March 2011-Currently (PRN)

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Autumn Care of Fayetteville

Fayetteville, NC

06/2017 - Currently (PRN)

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Southeastern Health

Woodhaven Nursing & Rehab

Lumberton, NC

01/2013-03/2017

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, NC

02/2011-01/2013

Duties to include: Traveling to various schools to provide Occupational Therapy services to children within the Exceptional Children’s Dept of Cumberland County Schools. Creative activities provided and implemented to promote and improve proprioception input, sensory modification and strategies as well as improve bilateral integration and fine motor activity through a variety of visual motor/perceptual activities close contact with teachers and other staff members to include other interdisplinary personal to provide and implement services for carry over within the classroom setting. Daily paperwork required on each student. Various diagnosis involved on a daily basis some to include: Developmental delayed, autism, visually impaired, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, Willies Praders disease as well as many more.

e-People Healthcare

Pennsylvania for corporate office

October 2010-Feburary 2011 (Travel)

Duties to include: Provided a traveling contract service to local SNF/assistive living

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Legacy Healthcare

Fayetteville, NC

10/2009-August 2010

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Learning Links Center for Pediatrics

Fayetteville, NC

07/2009-11/ 2009

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include:

Creative pediatric treatments in a clinical setting. Majority of opulation to include autism of various levels of function and severity as well as other dianognis to include spinal bifida, developmental delay, etc Communication with IDT, family/caregiver education, regular communication with OTR. Daily paper for reporting progress necessary for skill services.

Carolina Rehab

Fayetteville, NC

07/2008-9/2009

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a SNF nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Creative daily treatments with functional focus,. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings.

Laurels of Coldwater

Coldwater, MI

03/2007- 4/2008

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a LTC nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, updating/writing goals with minimal direction of OTR. Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings. Writing home/restorative programs. Experience with out patient rehabilitation.

Extendicare Health and Rehabilitation

Fort Wayne, IN

Dec 04- Feb-06/ PRN

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a LTC nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, updating/writing goals with minimal direction of OTR. Independent home evaluations with patients and family members. Use of modalities i.e. Ultrasound, paraffin, hot tub, minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings. Writing home/restorative programs, giving in-services to staff and family members as needed.

Sundance Rehabilitation

Avilla, Angola and Auburn, IN

October 2003 –2006/PRN

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a LTC nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, updating/writing goals with minimal direction of OTR. Independent home evaluations with patients and family members. Use of modalities i.e. Ultrasound, paraffin, hot tub, minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings. Writing home/restorative programs, giving in-services to staff and family members as needed.

MDI Medical

Norcross, GA

January 2004-6/05 (Travel)

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Managerial duties including daily meetings, billing and day to day operations Daily treatments in a LTC nursing facility with both Medicare A, Medicare B and Medicaid clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Daily/weekly paperwork. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, updating/writing goals with minimal direction of OTR. Independent home evaluations with patients and family members. Use of modalities i.e. Ultrasound, paraffin, hot tub, minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings. Writing home/restorative programs, giving in-services to staff and family members as needed. Traveling between two or more buildings to provide assistance when/where needed.

Theracare

Fort Wayne

Sept 2003 - January 2004

Title: COTA/L

Duties to include: Daily treatments in a LTC nursing facility with both Part A and Part B clients. Use of the MDS RUGS systems as well as PPS. Daily/weekly paperwork. Organization, sufficient use of time for productivity. Population worked with; geriatrics, orthopedics, i.e. hand, knee, hip, etc. CVA’s, spinal injuries, brain injuries, neurological, dementia/Alzheimer. Communication with other disciplines as well as family members/caregivers. Patient evaluation meeting, updating/writing goals with minimal direction of OTR. Independent home evaluations with patients and family members. Minimal wheelchair/hand splints fittings. Writing home/restorative programs, giving in-services to family members as needed.

Easter Seals of Berrien County, Inc.

St. Joseph, MI

January 2000- April 2001

Title(s) COTA/L & Program Coordinator for various programs

Duties to include: School Health/Scoliosis Coordinator. Scheduling and communicating with school officials. Supervision of nursing/OTA students during program screens, daily organization of program paperwork and statistics. Summer Day Camp Director for special need children. Professional communication and collaboration with the local YMCA for Day Camp purposes. Hiring, firing and supervision of Day Camp volunteers and employee’s. Written and verbal evaluations of students during their required time at camp. Adult Enrichment Group Coordinator, organization of community activities and in house speakers for the adult special needs population. Community speaker on behalf of Easter Seals to various organizations. Teaching Energy Conservation/accident prevention to various community support groups. Assistant to OTR for the Sensory Motor Integration and Learning Endeavors Program (SMILE). Supervision and consultant for OT students while working one on one with the children in this program (children ages 4-9). Substitute therapist for the Infant Treatment Program for children ages 0-3. Share responsibilities with other staff members for the medical loan closet and other general office and building responsibilities. Communication and collaboration with other staff members, community agencies, and professionals. I was Responsible for the collaboration between the Michigan State Police and Easter Seals to provide car seat for needy families within the county. Meeting with other agencies as well as training’s. Writing new program ideas for the agency and involved in training’s for grant writing for the additional programs.

Licensures & Certifications

North Carolina OTA License

CPR Certification

Casamba System

Barnstorm System

Home Care Home Based

Awards & Recognition:

Lions Club Certificate of Public Speaking

United Way Certificate of Public Speaking

Other Skills: Computer, Microsoft office 97, windows 3.11, 95, 98 and XP, Windows Vista, other various programs, Internet, general office equipment, organization, multi-tasking, “in need of” donation letters as well as writing and proposing new programs.

Professionalism with a smile.

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