Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Dawn Pope

Dawn Pope

Naperville,IL

Summary

Seasoned Occupational Therapist with a robust background in acute and rehabilitative care, notably at HealthPro Heritage. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education, driving significant patient progress and satisfaction. Expert in geriatric treatment and outcome planning, I blend empathetic patient rapport with rigorous documentation skills to enhance therapy outcomes.

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 recertification.
  • 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 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, financial reporting, and employee annual reviews..
  • Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with clinical staff to discuss current issues in the therapy program and served as a resource person for clinicians.
  • Maintained relationships with external vendors who provided products or services.
  • Maintained communication and transparency between 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.

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.
  • Conducted weekly meetings to discuss current issues in the therapy program and provided direct supervision to clinical staff.
  • Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Managed the PPS billing system and reports.
  • Liaison between administration, customer and therapy staff.
  • Maintained relationships with external vendors who provided products or services to the therapy program.

Education

Certification - Lymphedema

Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Chgo, IL
11-2018

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Chicago State University
Chgo, IL
08.2002

Skills

  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Outcome planning
  • Family and patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient assessment
  • Home modifications

Certification

Lymphatic Therapy

References

  • Select Rehab, Jerome Abon 630-670-7894
  • RehabCare, Paulette Saunderlin 630-301-4527
  • Renewal Rehab, Sherrie Giles 630-962-0477
  • HealthPro, Anna Huber 708-344-5916

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

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