Gwendolyn Calvert
San Angelo,TX
Summary
West Texas native and versatile Occupational Therapist with a caring approach to meeting diverse client needs. Skilled in developing targeted treatment plans tailored to individual requirements. With over 10 years of experience, I have built a wide range of treatment techniques to assist clients with various disorders and physical impairments. As a passionate rehabilitation specialist, excelling in efficiently creating client-centered care plans for individuals in various treatment environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist - Adult Therapy
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - Current
- Outpatient therapy across all ages with emphasis on neuro, lymphedema, and UE treatment, hand therapy experience, splinting
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Evaluated patients to determine readiness to drive and for necessary modifications to vehicles.
PRN - Pediatric Therapy
KidsCare Home Health
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Home Health occupational therapist treating pediatric patients in their home environment to improve their function due to developmental delays, sensory processing, autism, and various diagnoses.
- Parent/caregiver training and collaboration to ensure best carryover of care for their child
- 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.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Education
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, Texas12.2013
Bachelor's of Science Biology/Chemistry -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas12.2010
Skills
- Hands, splinting, upper extremity
- LANA certified July 2018 and current through 2030
- Co taught Lymphedema Course for DPT students at Angelo State University Nov 2018
- FW Educator Certification July 2017 - AOTA course - Waco, TX
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist June 2016 - Norton School of Lymphatics, Charlottesville, VA
- Neuro Team at WTRC Jan 2014 - May 2019
- Pediatric ortho experience
- Experience with Head Start at SAISD
- Texas Occupational Therapy Association - Committee on Development - office holder 2020-2024
- Currently eligible to sit for CHT exam in November 2024
- Program elective most loved included OT in the NICU
Timeline
PRN - Pediatric Therapy
KidsCare Home Health
08.2021 - 05.2022
Occupational Therapist - Adult Therapy
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - Current
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's of Science Biology/Chemistry -
Angelo State University
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