Eileen Gallagher
Three Rivers
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained Occupational Therapist with more than 16 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Broad River Rehab
01.2024 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Occupational Therapist
Life Care Center Of Plainwell
06.2008 - 11.2023
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Occupational Therapist
Heartland Health Care Center
01.2000 - 06.2007
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2006
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Davenport College
Kalamazoo, MI12.1998
Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Progress Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Patient Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Training
- Discharge Planning
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Outcome Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Evaluate Patients
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Therapist Collaboration
- Goal-Setting Proficiency
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient Medical Histories
- Emotional Support
- Workload Delegation
- Treatment Implementation
- Resource Utilization
- Initial Patient Assessments
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Pain Prevention
- Active Listening
- Meeting Planning
- Train Caregivers
- Set Rehabilitation Goals
- Clinical Reasoning
- Geriatrics
- Goal-Setting
- Coordination
Accomplishments
2019 - Western Michigan University; Educator Of The Year for Occupational Therapy Students
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Broad River Rehab
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Life Care Center Of Plainwell
06.2008 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapist
Heartland Health Care Center
01.2000 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Davenport College
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