Andrew Claussen
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Expert in developing clinical protocols and protocols to ensure patient safety. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Hand Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Ascension Borgess PIPP Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Evaluate and develop plan of care in both outpatient and long-term acute care settings
- Experience working with patients on IV antibiotic, ventilator support, dialysis, wounds, neurologic deficits, major traumatic injuries, CVA, orthopedic conditions, TBI, lymphedema
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Occupational Therapist
West Michigan Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Evaluate and develop plan of care in both outpatient and long-term acute care settings
- Experience working with patients on IV antibiotic, ventilator support, dialysis, wounds, neurologic deficits, major traumatic injuries, CVA, orthopedic conditions, TBI.
Student Therapist
South Haven Health Systems Rehabilitation Services
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Entry Level Competencies Acquired
- Maintained full caseload of patients (Evaluations, treatment planning, daily interventions, discharge planning)
- Developed proficiency administering modified Duran protocols
- Developed proficiency in treatment modalities
- Collaborated with fieldwork supervisor in the fabrication and maintenance of custom splints
- Established strong working relationships with staff therapist and fieldwork supervisor
- Developed strong clinical and documentation skills.
Student Therapist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Entry Level Competencies Acquired
- Developed skills to maintain full caseload of patients
- Developed documentation skills using electronic medical records
- Gained experience in the theory and application of the BTE simulator II
- Obtained training for sizing, donning/doffing of compression garments
- Wireless Bioness training
- Training in the assessment and fitting of manual wheelchair/power mobility chairs/scooters
- Wireless Upper extremity Bioness Training
- Proficiency in the use of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center electronic medical records for documentation.
Student Therapist
Friendship Village, Skilled Nursing facility
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Gained experience working with patients in long-term and skilled nursing care
- Collaborated with fieldwork supervisor for evaluations, treatment and discharge planning
- Typical diagnoses included: Neurological conditions (stroke, neuropathy, and dementia/Alzheimer), COPD, CHF, arthritis, and generalized weakness
- Therapy consisted of BADL/IADL training, fine and gross motor, A/PROM, cognitive rehab, energy conservation, muscle strengthening/endurance
- Modalities including ultrasound and fluidotherapy
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist, lead occupational therapist, administered standardized assessments; LOTCA, FIM, dynamometer, and MMSE, Purdue Pegboard.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2012
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Health Services in Occupational Therapy - undefined
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2011
Skills
- Astym/Graston instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, kinesotaping, splint fabrication ans fitting, wheel chair assessments and fitting, upper quadrant mulligan experience (6 years)
- Dementia Care
- EMR Systems (10 years)
- Critical Care Experience (10 years)
- Hospital Experience (10 years)
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Discharge planning (10 years)
- Cerner
- Medical Records
- Verbal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Occupational Therapy License, 02/01/13
- OTR, Present
Timeline
Occupational Hand Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Ascension Borgess PIPP Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapist
West Michigan Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 12.2018
Student Therapist
South Haven Health Systems Rehabilitation Services
10.2012 - 12.2012
Student Therapist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
07.2012 - 09.2012
Student Therapist
Friendship Village, Skilled Nursing facility
09.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Western Michigan University
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Health Services in Occupational Therapy - undefined
Western Michigan University
- Occupational Therapy License, 02/01/13
- OTR, Present
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