Annika Ahmed
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience in acute and rehabilitative care. Skilled in clinical reasoning and mental health interventions, successfully improving patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment plans and effective teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
UCHEALTH Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
07.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and functional independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse patient needs and conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify functional limitations and establish therapy goals.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Occupational Therapist
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Occupational Therapist
Princeton Place Health and Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, NM
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Occupational Therapist
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque, NM
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices for patient engagement and therapeutic techniques.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to necessary resources and support.
Occupational Therapist
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
12.2009 - 06.2012
- Facilitated patient independence in daily living activities, employing adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for new patients to identify functional limitations and establish therapeutic goals.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Led team of occupational therapy assistants, overseeing their work and facilitating professional development through mentoring.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Creative Writing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1996
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention planning
- Mental health interventions
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UCHEALTH Poudre Valley Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapist
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
07.2015 - 07.2019
Occupational Therapist
Princeton Place Health and Rehabilitation
12.2013 - 06.2015
Occupational Therapist
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 06.2015
Occupational Therapist
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Creative Writing
Northern Arizona University