Chloe Newton
Fort Myers,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist successful at supporting and enhancing patient abilities through interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on care, and acute care knowledge. Excelled in clinical reasoning and implementation of research evidence, significantly contributing to early intervention program development for critical care setting. Mentored students and facilitated staff training, showcasing exceptional prioritization and teamwork skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Lee Health
10.2021 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Assisted in the development of an early intervention program for the intensive care unit, obtaining access to blanket orders for new patient admissions and providing research based evidence to intensive care unit staff.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds and collaborated with team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy (notably, Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference 2023).
- Assisted with interviews and onboarding processes for new hires.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
Occupational Therapy Student
North Collier Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Reviewed records and referrals for evaluation and assessment processes to determine and implement best treatment methods, client centered goals, and adjustment of plan of care based on patient progress.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placement, receiving constructive feedback and increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Performed and implemented discharge plans and prepared patients for transition through continuum of care with family training, equipment and home modification recommendations, and home exercise programs.
Occupational Therapy Student
Beyond Therapy For Kids
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster social skills development, enhancing patient interactions within the community.
- Formulated and conducted treatment interventions for a caseload of 60+ patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills when addressing complex cases involving multiple factors impacting functional abilities, resulting in effective problem-solving approaches for intervention planning.
Health and Wellness Coach
YMCA of South Florida
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted and coached members during physical exercise to promote safety and effectiveness of routines.
- Incorporated general wellness and exercise knowledge to ensure goal achievement amongst members while developing and providing systematic, inclusive fitness classes.
- ACE certified group fitness instructor for a variety of classes aimed at improving overall health and wellbeing.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2019
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical instructor
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Acute and critical care skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Staff education and training
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
Documentation skills with Epic, Theraplan, and PowerChart.
References
Jennifer Zwiebel, PT, DPT
Manager Acute Rehabilitation Services
jennifer.zwiebel@leehealth.org
David Brown, PT
Director Rehabilitation Services
david.p.brown@leehealth.org
Allyson Housaman, OT, OTR
Supervisor Acute Rehabilitation Services
allyson.housaman@leehealth.org
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Lee Health
10.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
North Collier Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapy Student
Beyond Therapy For Kids
01.2021 - 03.2021
Health and Wellness Coach
YMCA of South Florida
10.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
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