Crystal Chifunda
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Parham Doctors Hospital, specializing in personalized treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment and education, I effectively enhance patient independence through tailored therapeutic techniques and adaptive technology, ensuring optimal rehabilitation outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in direct patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Parham Doctors Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- Assist patients in developing personalized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Conduct assessments of patient needs to identify appropriate therapeutic strategies and interventions.
- Observe and document patient progress to inform ongoing therapy adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques to promote independence and self-management.
- Engage in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.
- Utilize adaptive equipment and technology to support patient rehabilitation goals effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2010
Master of Arts - Exercise And Sport Science And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2007
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention planning
- Therapeutic techniques
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
Related Work History
- Within HCA, I have worked in several areas covering Inpatient Rehab, Acute care at HDH Forest, Parham and Retreat hospitals, JW Inpatient
Rehab and Acute care - During COVID, I supported our department by being on our COVID team, treating our COVID positive patients
- I showed flexibility and teamwork by assisting our nursing department when there was a need and worked on our 4th floor as a tech alternating day and night shifts
- I have also been assisting with our wound care skin champion program at Parham, which has included screening patients, treating wounds and enforcing protocols to assist with preventing hospital acquired wounds
- I am currently on our EAG committee to assist with hospital wide activities for increased participation and staff engagement
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Parham Doctors Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts - Exercise And Sport Science And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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