Debbie Henry
Bunnell,Florida
Summary
Rehabilitation Professional experienced in resident assessment, documentation review, and therapy support. Delivered clear communication and effective staff coaching through collaborative efforts across departments. Focused on enhancing patient quality of life while ensuring safe and compliant care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehab Services
Ridgecrest Nursing Home
DeLand, Florida
06.2005 - 11.2024
- Supported rehab services for long-term care residents at Ridgecrest Nursing Home.
- Coordinated therapy schedules and caseloads for physical, occupational, and speech therapy to optimize service delivery.
- Worked with nursing, social work, and physician teams to align care plans.
- Ensured therapy documentation met facility and state compliance standards to support quality assurance.
- Trained staff on therapy protocols, safety practices, and resident handling.
- Shared rehabilitation goals, services, and care updates with families.
- Evaluated resident progress and outcomes to pinpoint areas for rehabilitation enhancement.
- Collaborated with various departments to enhance service coordination. to improve service delivery.
Director of Rehab Services
Oakwood Gardens
DeLand, Florida
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Coordinated schedule planning and caseload management for physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff to optimize workflow.
- Monitored resident progress and collaborated with rehab team to revise treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care plans with nursing, social work, and physician teams.
- Ensured compliance with therapy documentation to facility and state standards through thorough review processes.
- Provided staff training on therapy protocols, safety practices, and resident handling.
- Shared rehabilitation goals, services, and care updates with families.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Waterman Hospital
Eustis, Florida
06.1999 - 06.2000
- - Assisted therapists in delivering acute rehabilitation treatments, enhancing patient engagement in exercise routines.
- - Supported self-care instruction for bathing, dressing, and grooming activities.
- - Coordinated patient care with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment and support.
- - Encouraged independence in activities of daily living by recommending task adaptations, fostering patient self-sufficiency.
- - Documented patient responses in hospital records to maintain accurate treatment history. in hospital charts and therapy documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Daytona Beach State
Daytona Beach, FL06-1997
Skills
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Resident assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Evidence-based practices
- Quality assurance
- Performance enhancement
- Clinical communication
- Team leadership
- Functional rehabilitation
- Family education
Timeline
Director of Rehab Services
Ridgecrest Nursing Home
06.2005 - 11.2024
Director of Rehab Services
Oakwood Gardens
08.2000 - 06.2005
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Waterman Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2000
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Daytona Beach State