Dawn Pope
Naperville,IL
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with background in providing patient-centered therapy in various healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in developing individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practice and therapeutic interventions. Strengths include exceptional communication, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and team work. Previous work has made significant impact on improving patients' physical abilities and enhancing overall quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist / Lymphatic Specialist
When You’ve Been Blessed Therapeutics, LLC
Naperville, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans, recovery protocols and patient responses to treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Provided support to patients adjusting to new emotional and physical alterations.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
Occupational Therapist
HealthPro Heritage
Orland Park, IL
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed Occupational therapy evaluations and recertifications.
- Formulated treatment plans, goals and implementation for cognitive and physical dysfunction.
- Documented daily and weekly progress of treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies and resources for managing chronic conditions.
- Requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.
- Collaborated for care plans and discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Therapy Program Manager
Renewal Rehab
Aurora, IL
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Organized staff schedules, care plans and discharge plans.
- Developed procedures, processes and programs.
- Managed efficiency, productivity standards and employee annual reviews.
- Assisted in creating a budget for the therapy program, monitored spending, and reported on financial performance.
- Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation relating to therapy services provided.
- Conducted weekly meetings with clinical staff to discuss current issues in the therapy program.
- Served as a resource person for clinicians providing guidance on best practices for delivering therapeutic interventions.
- Liaison between administration, customer and therapy staff.
- Maintained relationships with external vendors who provide products or services used by the therapy program.
- Maintained communication and transparency with therapy providers, department heads and medical staff.
Occupational Therapist
RehabCare
Naperville, IL
06.2010 - 09.2017
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Formulate care plans, treatment goals, and discharge plans.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for cognitive and physical dysfunction.
- Led training sessions for caregivers and healthcare staff on safe and effective patient handling techniques.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies and resources for managing chronic conditions.
- Requisitioned splints, braces and adaptive equipment for client use.
- Documented daily and weekly progress of clients.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
Therapy Program Manager
Select Rehabilitation
Aurora, IL
11.2007 - 06.2010
- Handled staff and patient scheduling for department and maintained the office calendar.
- Designed educational materials for use by therapists working in the program.
- Implemented new technologies into the therapy program as needed for improved efficiency or effectiveness.
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in the therapy program.
- Conducted weekly meetings with clinical staff to discuss current issues in the therapy program.
- Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation relating to therapy services provided.
- Managed the PPS billing system and reports.
- Monitored staff efficiency and productivity standards.
- Liaison between administration, customer and therapy staff.
- Maintained relationships with external vendors who provide products or services used by the therapy program.
Education
Certification - Lymphedema
Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Chgo, IL11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University
Chgo, IL08.2002
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Outcome planning
- Family and patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation
- Staff education and training
- Patient assessment
- Patient rapport building
- Home modifications
- Geriatric treatment
Certification
Lymphatic Therapy
References
- Jerome, Abon, 630-670-7894, Select Rehab
- Paulette, Saunderlin, 630-301-4527, RehabCare
- Sherrie, Giles, 630-962-0477, Renewal Rehab
- Anna, Huber, 708-334-5916, HealthPro
Specialty Area
Geriatrics and Lymphedema
Timeline
Occupational Therapist / Lymphatic Specialist
When You’ve Been Blessed Therapeutics, LLC
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
HealthPro Heritage
04.2019 - 12.2020
Therapy Program Manager
Renewal Rehab
09.2017 - 04.2019
Occupational Therapist
RehabCare
06.2010 - 09.2017
Therapy Program Manager
Select Rehabilitation
11.2007 - 06.2010
Certification - Lymphedema
Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University