Occupational Therapist - Hanzoncare LLC - Jacksonville, FL
(2021-05)
Directed, supervised, and evaluated occupational therapy services to patients in the home health setting. Provided home health services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques.
- Rendered evaluation and treatment of a wide range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, joint replacement, CVA, Parkinson's, cancer, and CVA.
- Supervised OTAs and communicated regarding patients' status and functional progress.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and case management staff regarding discharge planning.
- Established timeliness to ensure reimbursement and prevent loss of revenue when assessing or planning for discharge.
Occupational Therapist - Amedysis Home Health - Jacksonville, FL
(2019-12 - 2021-01)
- Evaluated patients within a home setting and provided treatment and interventions using evidenced based strategies.
- Treated patients in a home-setting appropriate therapeutic intervention with various conditions such as TBI, CVA, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, SCI, COPD, fractures (shoulder, wrist, hip, knee), amputations, arthritis, cervical and back surgeries, post CABG, pacemaker placement.
- Provided appropriate tests and measures such as to interpret examination findings in order to establish goals and interventions for impairments and determine predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve with identified precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
- Completed all related documentation within the established timeframe and guidelines.
Occupational Therapist - Duval County Public Schools - Jacksonville, FL
(2019-10 - 2023-08)
- Supported students and teachers with academic outcomes, including school-based self-help skills, fine motor skills as well as development of pre-vocational and vocational participation for children and student with disabilities, 3 to 21 years of age.
- Evaluated students' level of function and the need for educationally based occupational therapy services.
- Planned and administered Occupational Therapy treatment programs in the students' educational program to help students achieve IEP goals.
- Consulted with educational staff and parents.
Occupational Therapist - Genesis Rehab Services - Jacksonville, FL
(2015-07 - 2019-09)
- Administered patients with appropriate therapeutic interventions with conditions such as TBI, CVA, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, SCI, COPD, fractures (shoulder, wrist, hip, knee), amputations, arthritis, cervical and back surgeries, post CABG, pacemaker placement, dementia, and psychiatric conditions.
- Gathered appropriate tests and measures such as Biceps Arm Curl Test, Modified Barthel Index, Modified Rankin Scale, Functional Reach Test (Standing), Modified Functional Reach Test (Sitting), FIST Test, Verbal Pain Descriptor Scale, Modified Barthel Index to interpret examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, impairments, and determine predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve with identified precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
- Completed all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services such as application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation and/or physical agent modalities.
Occupational Therapist - HCR ManorCare - Jacksonville, FL
(2014 - 2018-08)
- Continually developed and applied skills to support patients with conditions including fractures (shoulder, wrist, hip, knee), amputations, back injuries, brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, CVA, COPD, post CABG, pacemaker placement, craniotomies, dementia, and psychiatric conditions.
- Proficient with applying test measures with patients based upon diagnosis and mental and physical deficits using assessments such as Fugel Meyer, Modified Rankin Scale, Functional Reach Test (Standing), Performance-Oriented Assessment of Balance, Modified Functional Reach Test (Sitting), FIST Test, Verbal Pain Descriptor Scale, Mini Mental State Examination, MOCA, Modified Barthel Index, Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living.
- Effectively and efficiently addressed patients' and team members' needs/requests as well as resolve any issues or concerns in a timely manner. Adhere to customer service standards and protocols and consistently deliver complete satisfaction.
- Consulted and collaborated with rehabilitation team regarding selection of programs that best fit the needs and capabilities of each patient to enhance participation/occupational performance of ADLs, IADLs, vocational, and leisure interests.
- Thoroughly educated patients and their families/caregivers regarding interventions and appropriate activities as well as address concerns to enhance overall patient outcome and to meet patient and caregiver expectations.
Nurse Manager Associate / Bed Coordinator - Baptist Medical Center-Downtown - Jacksonville, FL
(2007-12 - 2014-05)
- Communicated effectively with nurse managers regarding staffing issues.
- Established excellent organizational skills while preparing employees' schedules.
- Worked efficiently and effectively while organizing daily data reports.
- Developed interpersonal skills by accurately responding to staff members over the phone and in person.
- Transferred patients within the five Baptist locations or to various healthcare facilities based upon the physicians' request of patient's medical needs.
- Assigned patients from the emergency department as well as surgical units to the appropriate units upon request.
- Adhered to the rules and policies of the medical facility.
Unit Secretary, Monitor Technician, Associate Care Provider - Baptist Medical Center-Beaches - Jacksonville, FL
(2004-07 - 2007-12)
- Participated in department and unit quality improvement activities.
- Ordered labs and various procedures for patients as requested by physicians and nurses.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs and heart rhythms as well as reported any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Provided excellent customer service towards patients as well as their family members.
- Performed secretarial duties to medical professional such as nurses and physicians.
- Provided professionalism by answering phone calls and patients' call lights.
