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DESIREE ROSE A. FLORES

Middle River,MD

Summary

To grow as a professional in a new therapy setting, be part of this reputable company and to enhance my knowledge and skills as an Occupational Therapist.

Experienced with patient assessment and therapeutic intervention to improve functional abilities. Utilizes evidence-based practices to deliver effective treatment plans that address individual needs. Track record of fostering collaboration and communication within multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Ultimate Rehab LLC
12.2022 - Current
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.

Occupational Therapist

Private Practice
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for patients
  • Administer appropriate treatments to patients, therapeutic exercises and activities, and home program

Occupational Therapist (Outpatient, Acute and Inpatient Rehabilitation)

CHI St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital Lufkin
04.2008 - 03.2016
  • Evaluate and assess patients, establish appropriate treatment plans and goals with specified time frames, administers appropriate treatments to patients, therapeutic exercises and activities, modalities, transfers, splint fabrication/adjustments and ADLs
  • Maintain timely and accurate medical records, complete reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner
  • Fosters communication with other therapist, physicians, nurses, patients and families and other hospital and outpatient personnel to establish department support, attends and provides quality input to team conferences and departmental meetings
  • Instruction and supervision in patient care of OT assistants, rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner
  • Complete all patient and family education, provide information on outside resources to meet patient's specific needs

Volunteer Occupational Therapist

Mandaue City Central School - Special Education Center
08.2007 - 02.2008
  • Evaluates students referred for school based Occupational Therapy
  • Provide therapeutic activities such as sensory integration techniques, pre-speech exercises and activities, pre-writing and writing activities, developmental motor exercises and activities and behavioral modification techniques all integrated through play

Volunteer Occupational Therapist

Cebu Velez General Hospital - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
09.2006 - 05.2007
  • Perform evaluations, assessments and treatment of patients
  • Document evaluation finding and treatment with accuracy and efficiency
  • Supervise affiliating Occupational Therapy interns of Velez College
  • Participate in activities related to Occupational Therapy research, seminars, conferences, and journal reports

Occupational Therapist

Private Practice
11.2003 - 04.2006
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Facilitated patient independence in daily living activities, employing adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Volunteer Occupational Therapist Staff

Cebu Velez General Hospital - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
03.2003 - 10.2003
  • Perform evaluations, assessments and treatment of patients
  • Document evaluation finding and treatment with accuracy and efficiency
  • Supervise affiliating Occupational Therapy interns of Velez College
  • Participate in activities related to Occupational Therapy research, seminars, conferences, and journal reports

Volunteer Occupational Therapist Staff

Academia De Sta. Monica
06.2003 - 09.2003
  • Evaluates students referred for school based Occupational Therapy
  • Formulate goal directed treatment plan
  • Collaborate with other relevant professional and parents for individualized education program

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Velez College
03.2002

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Patient centered
  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Willing to learn
  • Adaptability
  • Orthotic fabrication

Certification

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in State of Texas, California and Maryland
  • Certified with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

Timeline

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Ultimate Rehab LLC
12.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Private Practice
08.2016 - 12.2019

Occupational Therapist (Outpatient, Acute and Inpatient Rehabilitation)

CHI St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital Lufkin
04.2008 - 03.2016

Volunteer Occupational Therapist

Mandaue City Central School - Special Education Center
08.2007 - 02.2008

Volunteer Occupational Therapist

Cebu Velez General Hospital - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
09.2006 - 05.2007

Occupational Therapist

Private Practice
11.2003 - 04.2006

Volunteer Occupational Therapist Staff

Academia De Sta. Monica
06.2003 - 09.2003

Volunteer Occupational Therapist Staff

Cebu Velez General Hospital - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
03.2003 - 10.2003
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in State of Texas, California and Maryland
  • Certified with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Velez College
DESIREE ROSE A. FLORES