Isha Lawing
Hillsborough,NC
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in developing and implementing customized treatment plans for individuals of all ages. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques. Successfully improved patients' quality of life by maximizing independence and functionality in previous roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Universal Health Care
Oxford, N,C
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a team of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), overseeing the implementation of prescribed therapeutic interventions
- Interpreted medical data to develop personalized rehabilitation objectives tailored to patient needs
- Educated patients and their caregivers on the correct utilization of durable medical equipment to facilitate safe and effective home care.
Graduate Student Clinician
Universal Healthcare
Fuquay-Varina, N.C
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted comprehensive screenings and evaluations, developing and executing tailored care plans for both long-term and short-term residents
- Attended weekly team meetings to review caseloads, provide updates on client progress and consult with colleagues regarding treatment options.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Graduate Student Clinician
Abbotswood at Irving Park
Greensboro, N.C
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Conducted home environment modifications to enhance safety and promote independence for elderly clients
- Enhanced functional performance of older adults, contributing to an improvement in their overall quality of life.
Graduate Student Clinician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Developed and executed patient-focused treatment plans to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery
- Maintained accurate records to comply with regulatory requirements and secure necessary reimbursements
- Communicated patient progress and functional improvements to interdisciplinary team members in regular care plan evaluations.
Occupational Therapist
Sequoia Healthcare
Henderson, NC
01.2024
- Provided comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients, implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance functional abilities and facilitate rehabilitation.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
Occupational Therapist
Yanceyville Rehabilitation
Yanceyville, NC
08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance functional abilities, enabling patients to improve their daily living and working skills within the therapeutic environment.
- Assisted individuals returning from hospitalization in adjusting back into their home environment.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCBachelor of Science in Human Performance and Recreation -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SCSkills
- Goal setting proficiency
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Outcome planning
- Medical coding capability
- Initial patient assessments
- Clinical Training
Certification
- CPR BLS- American Heart Association, 07/01/23
- Dementia Care Specialist
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2016-2018
- AOTA course certificates, Car Fit Technician Training, 2021
- AOTA course certificates, Health Literacy: Effective Client Communication and Education, 2021
- AOTA course certificates, Clinically Speaking: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Documentation for Mobility Assistive Equipment, 2021
- AOTA course certificates, AOTA CE: Applying the OT Practice Guideline for Adult with Neurodegenerative Disease, 2021
- State of North Carolina- Occupational Therapy Licensure, 06/01/24
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), 03/01/27
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Sequoia Healthcare
01.2024
Occupational Therapist
Yanceyville Rehabilitation
08.2023
Occupational Therapist
Universal Health Care
02.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Universal Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Abbotswood at Irving Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Wake Forest Baptist Health
03.2022 - 03.2022
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Recreation -
Claflin University
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