Felice D Nguyen
West Covina,CA
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist with strong experience in skilled nursing facilities, specializing in geriatric care, ADL training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adaptable clinician seeking to expand into diverse settings, including outpatient, acute care, or home health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Bayshire San Dimas
San Dimas, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Assess residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs using standardized tools and clinical observation.
- Create individualized care plans with measurable short- and long-term goals focused on improving function, safety, and independence.
- Provide therapeutic activities including ADL retraining, mobility support, cognitive therapy, and use of adaptive equipment.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation for evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries, following Medicare and facility guidelines.
- Train residents in self-care, mobility, and use of assistive devices to maximize safety and independence in daily life.
- Participate in care planning meetings, communicate with nursing, physicians, rehab staff, and social services to ensure coordinated care.
- Instruct residents and families on home exercise programs, adaptive strategies, and safe discharge planning.
- Guide and oversee Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and rehab aides, ensuring treatment plans are followed appropriately.
- Adhere to ethical practice, maintain confidentiality, and stay current with continuing education and licensure requirements.
Occupational Therapist
South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
Claremont, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with functional, cognitive, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) impairments, in accordance with physician orders.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs, including clearly defined short-term and long-term goals, frequency, duration, and selected treatment modalities.
- Administer evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Continuously monitor and modify treatment plans as needed, while observing all relevant precautions and contraindications.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care, and optimal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulatory standards. Utilize standardized evaluation forms, and follow documentation guidelines.
- Ensure that all physician orders related to evaluations, treatments, recertifications, and discharges are obtained and up to date.
Occupational Therapist
Consonus Healthcare
San Dimas, CA
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Provide individualized, goal-directed therapy services that enhance quality of life and functional independence, with a strong focus on the unique needs of each patient.
- Leverage clinical data and your own therapeutic strengths to design and deliver highly personalized care plans, grounded in best practices and clinical insight.
- Implement Consonus’ proven clinical programs and pathways to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
- Support patients, families, and team members by promoting wellness and maximizing function across all areas of life—physical, emotional, cognitive, and social—contributing to a culture of resilience, respect, and collaboration.
Occupational Therapist
Pilgrim Place
Claremont, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide comprehensive patient care services, including evaluation, treatment, goal setting, care planning, documentation, and family education, to promote optimal functional outcomes.
- Direct and supervise the activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and rehabilitation technicians to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Apply clinical skills and professional judgment to make meaningful contributions to residents' quality of life and functional independence.
- Engage in continuous learning, skills development, and performance improvement, aligned with personal and organizational goals.
- Participate in ongoing quality assurance and improvement initiatives within care neighborhoods and households to enhance clinical care delivery.
- Promote effective collaboration, problem-solving, and communication among team members, with a focus on upholding rehabilitation policies, and fostering positive relationships with residents and families.
- Interact respectfully and empathetically with residents, families, and caregivers; report concerns or significant issues to the Director of Rehabilitation, as appropriate.
- Contribute to the regular review and update of individualized patient care plans to reflect changes in condition, progress, and therapy goals.
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
Dedham, MA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Conduct initial evaluations under supervision or mentorship, identifying residents' strengths, limitations, and therapy needs.
- Use clinical reasoning to assess ADLs, mobility, cognition, and safety in alignment with Medicare and SNF protocols.
- Develop and implement goal-driven treatment plans that address residents' functional needs and support independence in daily tasks.
- Modify plans in response to patient progress, clinical changes, or interdisciplinary input.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, cognitive stimulation, and adaptive equipment training.
- Monitor residents’ tolerance and response to treatment, adjusting as needed with guidance.
- Learn and practice accurate, timely documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, following Medicare and facility standards.
- Understand and apply documentation requirements under PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model).
- Communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers during team meetings and care conferences.
- Contribute to holistic care planning that aligns with residents' overall medical and functional needs.
- Provide education on adaptive strategies, home programs, and safety recommendations to residents and caregivers to support the carryover of therapy goals.
- Receive mentorship and clinical guidance from experienced occupational therapists, while gradually increasing autonomy.
- Learn how to collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and rehab aides in delivering consistent care.
- Participate in facility in-services, orientation programs, and continuing education to strengthen clinical skills and professional confidence.
- Reflect on feedback, and demonstrate growth in clinical reasoning, time management, and communication.
- Uphold professional ethics, patient confidentiality, and SNF policies.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with residents through empathy, encouragement, and respectful care.
Level II Fieldwork Student
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assist with or perform supervised evaluations of patients with post-surgical and non-surgical upper extremity conditions.
- Participate in collecting patient histories, selecting appropriate assessments, and interpreting findings under guidance.
- Collaborate with the supervising OT to develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
- Gain familiarity with short- and long-term goal writing using a patient-centered approach.
- Observe and assist with therapeutic techniques used in hand therapy, including therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, and activity-based interventions.
- Learn and participate in basic custom orthosis fabrication, and understand splinting principles.
- Deliver supervised interventions that focus on ADLs, IADLs, therapeutic exercises, and functional use of the upper extremity.
- Participate in training patients in adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies to increase independence.
- Practice documenting evaluations, daily notes, and progress updates in Prompt EMR under supervision, using appropriate professional language and format.
- Learn Medicare, and third-party documentation and billing standards.
- Educate patients and families about home programs, orthosis use, and condition-specific precautions under therapist supervision.
- Participate in team meetings, patient updates, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop professional communication skills with patients, therapists, and staff.
- Demonstrate adherence to confidentiality, safety standards, and the AOTA Code of Ethics.
- Reflect on feedback, and use supervision to develop clinical competence.
- Attend relevant in-services and clinical education activities, including hand therapy-focused seminars or case discussions.
- Complete and present one facility-level in-service or case study during the rotation.
Level II Fieldwork Student
VillageCareMAX
Manhattan, NY
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Assist in conducting evaluations of residents with functional, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.
- Participate in identifying occupational therapy needs through observation, chart review, patient and family interviews, and standardized assessments.
- Collaborate with the supervising therapist in analyzing assessment data to contribute to goal setting.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized, person-centered treatment plans based on evaluation findings and resident goals.
- Provide supervised interventions, including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, balance and mobility activities, and cognitive stimulation.
- Support residents in regaining independence in dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and home management tasks.
- Learn to document skilled therapy services using appropriate language and format (e.g., SOAP notes, goal writing) under supervision.
- Understand documentation standards for Medicare Part A and B, including evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
- Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and daily staff interactions to observe interdisciplinary care planning.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and other team members.
- Assist in educating residents and caregivers on adaptive strategies, compensatory techniques, and safety recommendations for home or facility environments.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct, including respect for resident dignity, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to confidentiality (HIPAA).
- Reflect on performance and seek constructive feedback from supervisors to improve clinical competence.
- Manage caseload responsibilities efficiently, with increasing independence throughout the fieldwork experience.
- Adjust to the pace and expectations of a SNF setting, including productivity standards and caseload variety.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
New York University
New York, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2015
Skills
- Patient evaluation and functional assessment
- Activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL training
- Positioning, transfers, and mobility training
- Adaptive equipment assessment and training
- Medicare Part A and B documentation standards
- EMR proficiency (eg, Casamba, PointClickCare, Net Health, Prompt)
- Treatment planning and goal setting (SMART goals)
- Discharge planning and progress reporting
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Resident and family education
- Supervision of COTAs and rehab aides
- Culturally competent and person-centered care
- Time management and productivity maintenance
- Clinical reasoning and problem-solving
- Ethical practice and HIPAA compliance
- Commitment to continuing education and licensure
Certification
- Registered Occupational Therapist, 03/2027
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, 09/2025
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 11/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Bayshire San Dimas
07.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
07.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Pilgrim Place
03.2022 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
Consonus Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
06.2021 - 10.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
01.2020 - 03.2020
Level II Fieldwork Student
VillageCareMAX
09.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
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