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Angela J. Brown, OTR/L, CLT

Tampa,FL

Summary

To utilize my occupational therapy education acquired for a facility/settings that is instrumental in providing optimal therapeutic services to clients while furthering the advancement of the occupational therapy profession.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist, Part Time (25 Hours Week)

Origin Home Health
Polk, Hillsborough County, FL
10.2020 - Current

Home health occupational therapist servicing Hillsborough sand Polk counties. Evaluated, Re-evaluated, discharged patients in home health setting, performed/administered standardized test, supervised COTAs, adapted/modified home environment to improve safety awareness, developed treatment plans to improve patients quality of life to maximize independence with self care and return to optimal level of function.

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (15 Hours Week)

Florida Rehability
Tampa, FL
10.2017 - Current

Contract/Home Health Occupational Therapist for various home health agencies in Hillsborough County. Evaluated, Re-evaluated, discharged patients in home health setting, supervised COTAs, preformed standardized test, adapted/modified home environment to improve safety awareness, developed treatment plans to improve patients quality of life to maximize independence with self care and return to optimal level of function.

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Occupational Therapist, Part Time (30 Hours Week)

Salus Physical Therapy
Polk, FL
12.2019 - 09.2020

Worked in home health and outpatient settings in various assisted living facilities in Hillsborough, Polk , and Pinellas counties. Evaluated, Re-evaluated, discharged patients in home health and outpatient setting, Performed standardized assessments, supervised COTAs, adapted/modified home environment to improve safety awareness, developed treatment plans to improve patients quality of life to maximize independence with self care and return to optimal level of function, gave in-services and ran weekly exercise groups

  • Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.

Per Diem Occupational Therapist ( 15 Hours Week)

Visiting Nurses Association
Tampa, FL
06.2017 - 01.2020

Home health Occupational Therapist

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
  • Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
  • Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
  • Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities and career goals.
  • Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
  • Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (20 Hours a Week)

Amedisys Home Health Care
Sun City, FL
10.2017 - 06.2018

Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
  • Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
  • Requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.
  • Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
  • Administered standardized test
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes the doctors

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (40 Hours Week)

Integrity Rehab
Lakeland, FL
02.2015 - 06.2017

Contract Home health occupational therapist servicing Hillsbough county

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Evaluated, Re-evaluated and discharged patients in homes/ ALFs

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem ( 10 Hours Week)

Healthcare of Tampa, Accomplish Rehab
Tampa, FL
03.2015 - 10.2016

Per diem occupational therapist in SNF

  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
  • Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
  • Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
  • Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
  • Observed and documented patients' progress, attitude and behavior to maintain client records.
  • Supervised COTAs

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Affirma Rehabilitation
Long Beach, CA
08.2012 - 08.2014

Per Diem occupational therapist in SNF facility

Travel Occupational Therapist

Salus Solutions Staffing
04.2009 - 03.2012

Travel occupational therapist working in multiple SNFs in Los Angeles county

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Brentwood Nursing & Rehab Center
04.2006 - 08.2009

Provided Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facility

Travel Occupational Therapist

Ardor Health Staffing
03.2008 - 11.2008

Travel occupational therapy worked in various SNFs in Los Angeles county

Travel Occupational Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
Seattle, WA
01.2004 - 03.2008

Travel Occupational therapist servicing various hospitals and SNF in Seattle and Los Angeles

Travel Occupational Therapist

Clinical One
Seattle, WA
10.2003 - 01.2004

Travel Occupational Therapist worked in an inpatient rehab hospital

Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Freedom Square
Seminole, FL
07.2002 - 10.2003

Staff occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities in Seminole, FL

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Post Professional Occupational Therapy

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2025

Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Lymphedema/Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Academy of Lymphatic Studies
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida A & M University
08.2000

Skills

  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Disease specialization proficiency
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Initial patient assessments
  • Outcome planning
  • Progress evaluations
  • Clinical training
  • Documentation abilities
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Critical thinking
  • People skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Flexible
  • Relationship building
  • Computer skills

Certification

  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Job Descriptions

  • Providing therapeutic services to pediatric, adults and geriatrics patients in various settings: home health sub-acute, acute, inpatient rehab, outpatient and long-term care
  • Evaluated and treated patients with various diagnoses including: stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, joint replacements, joint contractures, dementia, Parkinson's ,multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Lymphedema and other disabilities
  • Fabricated splints for adult and geriatric patients and established functional maintenance programs
  • Initiated a program to assist caregivers in working with recovering patients
  • Assisted patients in understanding and adjusting to their disability, performing activities to restore functions and setting realistic goals for returning to home and the work force
  • Updated interdisciplinary team on patient progress for medical documentation and discharge planning
  • Supervised therapists, assistants and rehab aides
  • Provided presentations and in-services to nursing staff to enhance the quality of life of the patients
  • Coordinated meetings to report patients' progress to families, doctors and nursing staff
  • Performed medical billing of client charges
  • Performed home evaluations to adapt environment for safe discharge, servicing Hillsborough, Polk and Pasco counties
  • Profient in multiple EMR including: Kinnser, Axxess, HomeCare Homebase, TherapyBoss, Mckesson

Timeline

Occupational Therapist, Part Time (25 Hours Week)

Origin Home Health
10.2020 - Current

Occupational Therapist, Part Time (30 Hours Week)

Salus Physical Therapy
12.2019 - 09.2020

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (20 Hours a Week)

Amedisys Home Health Care
10.2017 - 06.2018

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (15 Hours Week)

Florida Rehability
10.2017 - Current

Per Diem Occupational Therapist ( 15 Hours Week)

Visiting Nurses Association
06.2017 - 01.2020

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem ( 10 Hours Week)

Healthcare of Tampa, Accomplish Rehab
03.2015 - 10.2016

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem (40 Hours Week)

Integrity Rehab
02.2015 - 06.2017

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Affirma Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 08.2014

Travel Occupational Therapist

Salus Solutions Staffing
04.2009 - 03.2012

Travel Occupational Therapist

Ardor Health Staffing
03.2008 - 11.2008

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Brentwood Nursing & Rehab Center
04.2006 - 08.2009

Travel Occupational Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
01.2004 - 03.2008

Travel Occupational Therapist

Clinical One
10.2003 - 01.2004

Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Freedom Square
07.2002 - 10.2003

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Post Professional Occupational Therapy

Gannon University

Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Lymphedema/Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida A & M University
Angela J. Brown, OTR/L, CLT