Ivana Poste
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist with a strong background in working with individuals affected by neurological conditions. Experienced in delivering evidence-based, client-centered care that promotes independence and improved quality of life. Passionate about supporting patients and their families throughout the recovery process, while continuously expanding clinical knowledge and professional skills. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning to ensure the highest standard of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Providence Little Company of Mary
San Pedro, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Provide skilled OT services to adults and geriatric clients with neurological diagnoses, such as CVA, traumatic brain injury, SCI, transplant patients, multiple trauma diagnosis. Responsibilities include maintenance and management of patients, evaluations, treatment planning, progress notes, discharge, ordering adaptive equipment, collaborations with other disciplines through team meetings and discharge planning, client-centered intervention planning, caregiver training, and overseeing OT students.
- Collaborated and established Traumatic Brain Injury Program and education for staff.
Physical Therapy Aide
Pacific Physical Therapy
Manhattan Beach, California
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Maintained accurate data collection and documentation in accordance with protocols, displaying strong attention to detail with Orthopedic Doctor Spine rehabilitation protocol.
- Administered MED-EX machine on clients in Rehabilitation Protocol.
Clinical/Research Assistant
Sibley Spine Center
Beverly Hills, California
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained accurate data collection and documentation in accordance with protocols, displaying strong attention to detail with Orthopedic Doctor Spine rehabilitation protocol.
- Administered MED-EX machine on clients in Rehabilitation Protocol.
Education
MOT - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA05-2018
B.A - Psychology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles06-2011
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2015-Present
- Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC), 2015-Present
Languages
- Italian, fluent
- Spanish, conversational
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Neuro-IFRAH
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Providence Little Company of Mary
09.2018 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Pacific Physical Therapy
09.2013 - 02.2015
Clinical/Research Assistant
Sibley Spine Center
04.2011 - 07.2013
MOT - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
B.A - Psychology
University of California Los Angeles
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