Jaclyn Aguado
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and therapeutic procedures. Proficient in evaluation, treatment planning and overall plan of care process for patients in both the acute care and acute rehab settings. Over 15 years of experience working as and Occupational therapist with diverse patient populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Occupational Therapist
JEFFERSON HEALTH NORTHEAST
Philadelphia, PA
10.2005 - Current
- Full time Occupational therapist at Jefferson Northeast-Frankford Campus for 18+ years
- Currently work in Acute care hospital setting and Acute rehab setting (Moss satellite unit) at Jefferson Health Northeast
- Work with multiple patient populations, primarily stroke and amputees, in the acute rehab unit and multiple medical diagnoses in the acute care setting of the hospital.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis, including physicians, care management, nursing, physical therapy, and speech therapy.
- Cross-trained at multiple Jefferson campuses and experienced with trauma and orthopedic patients, which are primary patient populations at these campuses.
- A part of Nursing Pathways of Excellence program, which is to improve overall hospital and patient care.
- Consult with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories, and discuss objectives.
- Attend weekly rounds meeting (twice a week)in acute rehab setting to discuss patients progress and for discharge planning
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Attend Employee Council meetings monthly to discuss hospital progress and improvements to be made within organization
Occupational Therapist
Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
04.2002 - 09.2005
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Assisted individuals returning from hospitalization in adjusting back into their home environment.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school, or work life.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA09.2002
Skills
- ADLs
- Data collection
- Home & community care
- Computer skills
- Medicare
- Organizational skills
- Care plans
- Patient care
- Hospital experience
- Discharge planning
- Epic
- Physiology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- ICU experience
- Documentation review
- Acute rehabilitation
- Outcome planning
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient evaluations
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment implementation
Occupation
Level II Occupational Therapist
Affiliations
- Volunteer at local animal rescue organization on a weekly basis
- Nursing Pathway excellence recipient
Certification
- NBCOT certified
- Occupational therapy professional licensure
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level II Occupational Therapist
JEFFERSON HEALTH NORTHEAST
10.2005 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2002 - 09.2005
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy
Temple University