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Christina Goughenour

Wheaton,IL

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapist with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare standards, procedures, and best practices. Skilled in program development, team leadership, managerial abilities, and mentorship. Seeking to utilize 25 yesrs of experience working with patients facing debilitating physical impairments and addressing psychosocial/behavioral needs. Excited to embrace a new and demanding role to further advance professional journey.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital/ Prime
01.2023 - Current

Primarily perform evaluations and treat on acute rehab unit yet float to medical/surgical floors including ICU.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.

Occupational Therapist

Thrive of Fox Valley
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assistant director of therapy department
  • Assist with managing the care of patients in the PAN program
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and provide skilled therapy to guests with various diagnoses
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support
  • Attend all care plan conferences to aide in providing a safe discharge plan that includes acquisition of DME, caregiver training and home assessments when necessaary

Occupational Therapist

Rex Therapeutics
03.2016 - 05.2022
  • Provision of assessments and skilled treatment to patients with psych/social and/or behavioral deficits
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their loved ones
  • Provided coping skills management and development of new occupations/habits for patients suffering from substance abuse

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies And Pre Coursework For OT

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy - OT

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.1998

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Extensive knowledge of various medical diagnoses and treatment implications

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital/ Prime
01.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Thrive of Fox Valley
05.2022 - 12.2022

Occupational Therapist

Rex Therapeutics
03.2016 - 05.2022

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies And Pre Coursework For OT

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy - OT

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Christina Goughenour