Deena Schendel
Merino,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Interdisciplinary Occupational Therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, bright disposition, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Various Medical Settings, Life Stages, Patient Needs, and Community Resources and Supports. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Supportive Medical Field.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Occupational Therapist
CPMC HomeCare
Ft. Morgan, CO
09.2010 - Current
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Owner Partner Rehab Dynamix Home Health
Self
Sterling, CO
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Developed and marketed initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Rehab Services Manager
Life Care Center Valley View Villa
Ft. Morgan, CO
03.1999 - 09.2010
- Enthusiastically supervised staff of twelve amazing therapists by implementing company policies, protocols, and seldomly needed disciplinary actions.
- Established and communicated performance goals for therapists and Out Patient Clinic manager and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with employees in the rehab department and throughout the other departments (nursing, activities, restorative, dietary, medical records, and housekeeping) to boost morale and promote a fun, interactive, home like environment for all residents.
- Represented Rehab Department for all audits effectively complying with standards to minimize regulatory risks and liabilities.
- Evaluated employee performance on yearly basis and conveyed positively focused constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Used cheerful strategies of engagement to promote exceptional customer service and create a fun, positive environment for employees and patients.
- Educated incredible therapists and implemented several Electronic Medical Record Systems, implementing tight safeguards to secure patient health information and improve thorough documentation standards.
- Developed and presented demonstrations to large groups of employees focusing on patient safety and engagement, team coordination and communication, and client focused care
- Assisted Marketing Manager in local and regional events demonstrations and engagements to increase referrals and improve business relationships.
School Occupational Therapist
RE-1 Valley School District
Sterling, CO
01.1997 - 05.2004
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff/teachers/administrators to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Directed Local team for State Wide Augmentative Alternative Assistive Communication needs for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Home Health Care
- Med Surg
- Out Patient Clinic
- Schools/Pediatrics
- Hand Therapy
- Rehab Management
- Marketing
- Staff Education Presentations
- Dynamic Interdisciplinary Team Player
- Detail Oriented
- Compassionate Care
- Energetic Interactions
- Professional Leadership
Timeline
Home Health Occupational Therapist
CPMC HomeCare
09.2010 - Current
Owner Partner Rehab Dynamix Home Health
Self
01.2009 - 04.2012
Rehab Services Manager
Life Care Center Valley View Villa
03.1999 - 09.2010
School Occupational Therapist
RE-1 Valley School District
01.1997 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
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