Donna Montano
Las Vegas,New Mexico
Summary
Poised Activity professional talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement. Poised activity professional talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Therapy Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
02.1996 - 12.2019
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Used Microsoft to manage care plans and document data for long- and short-term residents.
- Counseled several residents to understand and address emotional and social barriers.
- Supported office staff during busy times by answering telephone calls and emails, photocopying and faxing.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Liaised with several healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs, progress and well-being.
- Interviewed and surveyed numerous residents to learn interests and talents.
- Used software to compile and maintain current activity schedules.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM12.1990
High School Diploma -
West Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NM05.1990
Skills
- Volunteer supervision
- Family engagement
- Disability awareness
- Adaptive sports
- Group facilitation
- Activity planning
- Therapeutic recreation
- Outdoor recreation
- Mindfulness techniques
- Leisure education
- Mental health support
- Play therapy
- CPR certification
- Emotional support
- Time management
- First aid certification
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Wheelchair mobility
- Team collaboration
- Music therapy
- Creative expression
- Conflict resolution
- Cognitive stimulation
- Behavior management
- Goal setting
- Dance therapy
- Social skills development
- Chart Updating
- Documentation Skills
Timeline
Recreational Therapy Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
02.1996 - 12.2019
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Luna Community College
High School Diploma -
West Las Vegas High School
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