Danielle Hughes
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in various settings of rehabilitation inpatient care, acute care, outpatient, and travel therapy. Populations within my field of expertise include medically complex patients, neurological trauma patients, and orthopedic patients. Successful Curriculum Developer, Educator and Coach on Health and Wellness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Bartram Crossings
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - Current
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, conducting Patient Management including direct patient care, assessments, intervention planning and goal setting, case management and documentation
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist, providing effective treatments for post-surgical patients to improve functions of lymphatic system throughout the body
- Implement interventions to treat patients holistically through pain management, breathing techniques, meditation, lymphatic massage and ADL's to produce highest quality of independence. Developed Group Therapy Program of Education and Interventions for Health and Wellness for continued quality of life after rehabilitation
- Employee Team Building and Wellness Coordinator launching initiatives to build engagement, appreciation, morale and foster professional relationships
- Develop and deliver research-based education on Fall Prevention Strategies to patients, co-workers and other staff
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifecare SNF Contracted By Advanced Medical
Coos Bay, OR
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Presented and assisted with research based cognitive assessments such as the ACL and MOCA in prep for discharge planning.
- Coordinated with therapy team, nursing and administration including case management on the best and safest plan of care in prep for discharge planning.
- Customized standard plans of care to meet each individual abilities and needs for returning to prior level of function including people in transitional living such as homeless, travelers, elders living alone in camper trailers, and people whom have choose to live off the grid.
- Performed and completed in a timely manner progress reports and discharge summaries for insurance needs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesis Rehab Contracted By Advanced Medical
La Grande, OR
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Eliminated downtime and maintained 90% productivity
- Supervised staff and stood in as director of rehab, attending meetings, monitoring projections for patients needs, and made daily schedules for each individual therapist of a staff of 5.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life in prep for returning to living in their private homes.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Bartram Crossings
Jacksonville, FL
05.2014 - 10.2017
Bartrames to assess safety in home and any need for home modifications upon d/c.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Memorial Hospital Acute
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Meticulously reviewed patients' charts to determine and implement best and safest treatment methods.
- Implemented treatment interventions to increase independence of daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Performed assessments according to supervising OTR during treatment to determine progress according to goals such as bed mobility, dressing, bathing, toileting, balance, strength, and functional mobility.
Therapy Aide
Brooks Rehabilitation At Memorial Hospital Acute
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2009 - 02.2013
- Consulted with treating therapist to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Provided direct support to treating therapist to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Worked in acute care setting and supported up to 15 therapists daily, providing and arranging schedules and patient appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Clinical Team Collaboration-Lead therapist for flex team
- Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
- Student and patient educator
- Active listener and problem solver
- Expertise in Fall Prevention and safety Program
- Expertise in lymphedema treatment
- Employee training-train and mentor new hires
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched and developed Health and Wellness Guide for Occupational Therapy Patients titled, “Life After Rehab: Once You Get Out, How to Stay Out”
- Developed curriculum and managed Fall Prevention Program from inception to impact to decrease hospital and rehab readmissions during National Fall Prevention Week.
- Designated Employee Engagement Coordinator for Employee Wellness Program and Team Building Coordinator at Brooks Bartram Crossings
- Recognized as Champion and Leader of Brooks Bartram Crossings Fall Prevention Interventions, Education and Internal Events.
- Appointed trusted proxy to Director of Rehab at Genesis Rehab in La Grande, Oregon while as a contracted travel COTA with Advanced Medical Agency.
- Supervisory Leader for a team of Therapy Aids at Brooks Bartram Crossing
- Awarded Employee of the Month, voted by co-workers at Brooks Bartram Crossings
Certification
- Certified Occupational therapy assistant ; License # 12825 State of Florida
- Certified Lymphedema and Wound Care Therapist
- Certified Tai Chi Instructor
- Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
- Certified Dementia Specialist
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Bartram Crossings
06.2018 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifecare SNF Contracted By Advanced Medical
02.2018 - 05.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesis Rehab Contracted By Advanced Medical
11.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Bartram Crossings
05.2014 - 10.2017
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation, Memorial Hospital Acute
02.2013 - 05.2014
Therapy Aide
Brooks Rehabilitation At Memorial Hospital Acute
01.2009 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of North Florida
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
- Certified Occupational therapy assistant ; License # 12825 State of Florida
- Certified Lymphedema and Wound Care Therapist
- Certified Tai Chi Instructor
- Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
- Certified Dementia Specialist
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