Constance Crumpton
Fulton,MO
Summary
Effective at assessment and treatment planning in a dynamic and challenging acute care environment with a medically complex patient population. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and resource utilization. Missouri licensed Occupational Therapist.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
University of Missouri Healthcare
Columbia, MO
08.2005 - Current
- Assessed patient functional abilities and daily activities to determine necessary interventions for a medically complex population.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop medically appropriate functional treatment programs for patients.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Supported family members by providing education about specific injuries or disease processes, restrictions and limitations, adaptive strategies, safe handling, and available resources.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient ongoing needs.
- Design and fabricate custom splints and braces and modify adaptive equipment for patient use.
- Supervise/mentor/instruct high school and college level students pursuing careers in health care.
- Lead departmental Morale Committee in planning and implementing activities to support positive staff relationships.
Occupational Therapist
Self-Employed Contractor
Central Missouri, MO
10.1998 - 08.2005
- Managed all aspects of contracts, program development, and direct provision of Occupational Therapy services to a variety of facilities in the area including the following:
- Missouri State Schools for the Severely Handicapped in Eldon, Jefferson City, and Mexico
- Public Schools in Fulton, Mexico, and New Bloomfield (early childhood through high school)
- Missouri School for the Deaf, Fulton
- Callaway Community Hospital, Fulton (adult acute inpatient, outpatient, and home health)
- Children's Therapy School, Mexico (birth through age 5)
- First Steps pediatric home visits throughout central Missouri
- PRN OT at University Healthcare facilities covering inpatient/outpatient burn/wound caseload as well as outpatient Work Hardening.
Occupational Therapist /Interim Manager
University of Missouri Healthcare
Columbia, MO
09.1985 - 09.1988
- Provided direct Occupational Therapy services on both inpatient acute, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation teams with a dynamic mixed caseload.
- Served 2 years as interim manager for the Occupational Therapy department (acute care, outpatient, and inpatient rehab teams) and responsible for program development, financial direction/planning, and personnel/staff support while also managing a full patient caseload.
Occupational Therapist
Freeman United Coal Mining Company
Virden And Girard, IL
10.1984 - 09.1985
- Developed and implemented on-site work hardening programs at 2 underground coal mines to safely transition injured employees back to meaningful employment within their medical restrictions.
- Evaluated the safety and ergonomics of both underground and surface mine jobs and made recommendations for improvement and injury prevention.
- Developed documentation system to track progress and provided training within the mining industry to allow the system to be implemented in other mines.
Occupational Therapist
University Hospital
Columbia, MO
08.1982 - 08.1984
- Provided direct Occupational Therapy services in the acute acre setting with primary caseloads of burn care, trauma, neurosurgery. and orthopedics.
- Designed and fabricated a variety of custom splints to support, protect, and improve function for patients with extremity injuries.
- Designed, fabricated, and /or modified adaptive equipment to maximize patient function and independence.
- Provided extensive patient and family training regarding use of splints and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO05-1982
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Disease Specialization Proficiency
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Intervention Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
- Volunteer Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Occupational Therapist at Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center, Columbia, Mo. 1987 to present. Assisted with development and implementation of all aspects of this community based program that provides horsebackriding instruction as a therapeutic intervention to develop and improve motor, sensory, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills to participants of all ages and abilities. Created a protocol to study the effects of horsebackriding on self -efficacy with military veterans with PTSD and TBI.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
University of Missouri Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Self-Employed Contractor
10.1998 - 08.2005
Occupational Therapist /Interim Manager
University of Missouri Healthcare
09.1985 - 09.1988
Occupational Therapist
Freeman United Coal Mining Company
10.1984 - 09.1985
Occupational Therapist
University Hospital
08.1982 - 08.1984
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri-Columbia
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