Dana Stephens
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Summary
Compassionate and patient centered occupational therapy assistant with 11+ years of professional experience. Eager to join and integrate into a team based environment with a shared vision of exceptional patient outcomes. In previous roles I have acted as a team lead, assisting the DOR with interdepartmental meetings and scheduling. I also have performed administrative duties as needed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifepoint Health
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as updating records with current IRF-PAI, PAS and CAD records, as well as keeping rehab hourly tracker updated.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Deliver effective and patient centered treatment based on evaluation findings and treatment plans to increase resident’s functional ability and quality of life
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary approach to implement treatments that work towards goals and discharge planning
- Provide resident, nursing and family training on effective intervention strategies to facilitate improved resident function and overall care
- Collaborate with multiple departments to advocate for resident’s needs to maintain the highest level of functional ability
- Provide restorative program training to restorative staff for maintenance of highest functional ability
- Adapt wheelchairs to provide optimal functional ability, pressure relief and comfort to fit individual needs of residents
- Provided mentoring and training to newly graduated/new to setting clinicians with emphasis on wound care
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 09.2023
- Attend wound care consultant rounds and collaborate with wound care nursing team to implement therapeutic strategies to increase wound healing
- Collaborate with evaluating therapists to determine appropriate screening and treatment plans for residents
- Effectively implement and assess progress of treatment strategies used to increase functional ability and quality of life for residents with various diagnosis both in a short term and long term capacity
- Provide communication and training to caregivers in both a long term and short term capacity
- Provide restorative program training to restorative staff for maintenance of highest functional ability
- Adapt wheelchairs to provide optimal functional ability, pressure relief and comfort to fit individual needs of residents
- Provided mentoring and training to newly graduated/new to setting clinicians with emphasis on wound care
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Accomplish Therapy
10.2013 - 02.2016
- Effectively implemented and adjusted therapeutic activities within established treatment plans to promote functional independence in the home setting
- Educated patients and caregivers in home programs, basic living skills, and care and use of adaptive equipment
- Evaluated and treated the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients
- Efficiently and effectively documented patient progress, attitudes, and behavior using Point Care computerized medical documentation system
- Worked under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments
- Designed, fabricated, or repaired assistive devices and make adaptive changes to equipment or environments
- Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals and supervising therapists involved with the care of a patient
Education
Associates of Science - Occupational Therapy
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL05.2013
Skills
- Easily adaptable to various environments, rehabilitation settings and treatment models
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative problem solving and treatment intervention
- Accurate assessment and analysis of individuals and environments
- Fall prevention strategies
- Woundcare
- Experience with multiple occupational therapy treatment models and diagnosis
- Experience in short and long term settings
- Proficient with computer based documentation
- Current PA license and NBCOT certification
- CPR certified
- Fall prevention strategies
Field Work Locations
- Easter Seals- Palm Bay, FL
- Child & Family Consultants Inc- Melbourne, FL
- Kindred Hospital- Melbourne, FL
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifepoint Health
12.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 09.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Accomplish Therapy
10.2013 - 02.2016
Associates of Science - Occupational Therapy
Keiser University
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