DREAMELLA FURGERSON
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist with 15 years of hands-on experience in community and facility based environments with an exceptional grasp of healthcare compliance requirements and standard therapeutic procedures. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
PruittHealth
11.2014 - Current
- Evaluate patients and analyze medical history to set realistic rehabilitation goals
- Design and implement treatment plans for patients recovering from trauma, injury or illness
- Directly supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Complete meticulous and timely electronic documentation compliant with local, state and federal guidelines
- Educate and train patients on use, purpose and maintenance of adaptive equipment
- Provide family/caregiver training prior to patient discharge from therapy services
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment plan for individual patients
- Designed and executed treatment plans for patients recovering from trauma, injury, or illness
- Monitored patient’s vital signs per physician orders
- Recommended modifications and adaptive equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for independence and safety
- Completed meticulous and timely electronic documentation compliant with local, state and federal guidelines
- Directly supervised Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Provided education to patients and caregivers through precise oral, written and demonstrative means
- Managed daily patient schedule
- Traveled to patient's homes and managed travel and mileage logs for billing purposes
Occupational Therapist
Interim Healthcare
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Evaluated patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic rehabilitation goals
- Monitored patient’s vital signs per physician orders
- Developed and executed treatment plans for patients from trauma, injury, or illness
- Recommended home modifications to increase patient safety and ability to remain within their home
- Provided ongoing patient and caregiver education via clear oral, written and demonstrative means
- Directly supervised Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Completed meticulous and timely electronic documentation compliant with local, state and federal guidelines
- Managed daily patient schedule
- Traveled to patient's homes and managed travel and mileage logs for billing purposes
Occupational Therapist
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students
- Provided interventions to facilitate student participation within school environment
- Adapted and modified environment to meet individual student needs
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team and family members
- Attended and contributed to patient Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University
2007
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University
2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
2003
Skills
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Direct Care Staff Oversight
- Group and Individual Care
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Community Reintegration
- Proficient in use of Electronic Medical Records: Casamba, Rehab Optima, Point Click Care, Matrix Care, Homecare Homebase
- Medical Coding Capabilities (ICD-9/ICD-10)
- Reimbursement Regulations
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health
10.2020 - 04.2021
Occupational Therapist
PruittHealth
11.2014 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Interim Healthcare
05.2012 - 06.2014
Occupational Therapist
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
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