Denea Dolford
Fresno,Texas
Summary
Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sunnyvale Post Acute
04.2024 - Current
- Skilled nursing facility
- Attended community events as a representative of the profession, advocating for the benefits of occupational therapy services and raising awareness about available resources.
- Evaluated patients'' functional abilities and developed individualized therapy plans addressing their specific needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction by developing rapport through empathetic listening and clear communication during sessions.
- Improved patient functionality with targeted exercises tailored to address specific limitations or challenges faced during daily tasks.
- Provided mentorship to new therapists by sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of travel occupational therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes to support effective communication among healthcare providers.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DeTar Hospital Inpatient Rehab
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Inpatient rehab
- Maintain the Patient’s record
- Implement treatment plans
- Family training and education to support the patient’s transition to next level of care
- QRP meeting with doctor to discuss patient progress
- Evaluate and document progress of the patients.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Twin Pine North skilled Nursing Facility
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Amenity Health Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
Education
MBA -
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT08.2025
Bachelors of Healthcare Administration - Health Sciences
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ06.2024
A.A.S. Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX07.2021
Skills
Healthcare compliance
Operations Management
Healthcare Law
Clinical Supervision
Lean Healthcare
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Facility Management
Emergency Preparedness
Healthcare marketing
Patient education and counseling
Health Information Systems
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Texas, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- California, Certified Occupational therapist Assistant
- Basic Life Supports- AHA (exp. 2025)
Ceu
- Texas Human Trafficking Resource Center HEART Training
- Upper Extremity Presentation in HSD/EDS
- Reflex Integration: Introduction to the Use of Occupation
- Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Personal Information
Title: Healthcare Administration
References
- Jinal Shah, Senior Rehab director at Sunnyvale Gardens, 585-748-4905
- Allison Brown, DeTar Hospital OTR, 361-575-9369
- Jackie Ademick, DeTar Hospital DOR, 361-652-5937
Affiliations
- AOTA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sunnyvale Post Acute
04.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DeTar Hospital Inpatient Rehab
07.2023 - 04.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Twin Pine North skilled Nursing Facility
01.2023 - 01.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Amenity Health Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
MBA -
Southern Utah University
Bachelors of Healthcare Administration - Health Sciences
Pima Medical Institute
A.A.S. Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
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