Diane Egan
Ontario,NY
Summary
Caring occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 20 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Accomplished in assessing patient conditions, planning treatments and checking progress. Skilled at collaborating in team environments, updating charts and documenting results of interventions. Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of NY. Knowledgeable healthcare professional adept at improving patient physical strength and abilities at home, school or work. Excellent verbal and written communication, complex problem-solving and time management abilities. Reliable employee seeking clerical position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated occupational therapy professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
09.2007 - Current
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with students and families.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs for 20-30 students each year.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Consulted with direct-care staff weekly to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Determined best treatment plans for 20-30 students yearly to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Occupational Therapist
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Newark, NY
10.2000 - 05.2003
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with 20-30 students, their families, and their educational team members.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals for 20-30 students per year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Amherst, NY06.1999
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts And Sciences
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05.1997
Skills
- Active Communication oral and written
- Social Perceptiveness
- Processes and Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Word Processing
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Typing Speed
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Referrals
- Customer Satisfaction
- Microsoft Word
- Service Delivery
- Creative Solutions
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Regulatory Documentation Preparation
Certification
- Certified Autism Sprectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Evergreen Certifications - 05/2021-05/2023
Bird watching, photography, hiking, dog sports
- Enjoy traveling and exploring new areas
- Plan outings according to species, time of year, habitat, etc
- Enjoy teaching birding skills
- Would love to start up a camp or club for kids and/or adults to encourage leisure engagement and love of nature/conservation
- Teaching experience as a personal trainer
- Teaching experience as a horseback riding instructor
- Teaching experience in dog training
- Willing to offer dog training events to encourage leisure activities
- Learning photography and photo editing
- Enjoy kayaking
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Rochester City School District
09.2007 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
10.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts And Sciences
Finger Lakes Community College