Jannelle Cornman
Pinehurst,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience, skilled in rehabilitation, transition planning, and patient assessments. Proven ability to educate families and enhance patient care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring continuity of care through comprehensive discharge planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
SMS HOMEHEALTH
Houston, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and rehabilitation exercises.
- Educated clients and families on therapeutic techniques and equipment use.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
- Educate patients/Family performing activities in order to assess strengths and weaknesses related to motor function.
- Implement patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
COTA Fulltime
North Houston Transitional Care
Houston, US
05.2017 - Current
- Daily treatments include the use of ACP modalities, pain management, contracture management, and positioning.
- Weekly family/patient care plan meetings with IDT
- Discharge planning with supervising OT and patient/family members.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and home care practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and care activities
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
COTA PRN
The Ensign Group, Inc
Houston, US
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Independently provide treatments under the direction of the supervising OT for a wide scope of patient medical diagnoses.
- Assist in-patient rehabilitation through therapeutic activities and exercises.
- Educated patients on adaptive techniques for daily living tasks.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and responses.
- Train new staff on therapeutic practices and patient interaction techniques.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
COTA Fulltime
Legend Trucare, LLC
Houston, US
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Weekly care plan meetings with the patient, family, and IDT rehab meetings.
- Family and staff education of rehab department protocols for potential admission inquiries during tours with the admissions department.
- Review peer documentation to decrease the risk of ADRs.
COTA Fulltime
RehabCare/Kindred
Houston, US
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Deliver daily treatments focusing on pain management and positioning techniques.
- Manage primary caseload of CVA patients to ensure effective rehabilitation.
- Adapt schedule to support department in maintaining consistent quality patient care.
- Execute/ discharge and DME planning in collaboration with supervising occupational therapist.
COTA Fulltime
Legend Trucare, LLC
Houston, US
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Daily treatments to include use of ACP modalities, pain management, contracture management and positioning
- Home Health for patients leaving facility for continuity of care in the home setting
- Weekly care plan meetings with family/patient and IDT for discharge planning and DME needs
- Family education on department policies/protocols for potential admission inquiries during tours with admissions dept
- Assisted OT with screenings to build part B caseload
- Reviewed peer documentation to assist with decreasing risk for ADRs
- Assisted with implementation and execution of Restorative Dining
- Assisted with implementation and execution of walk to dine and wheel to dine programs
- Assisted with skills competency for Restorative Aides for Restorative Nursing Program
- Scripted and presented various in-service presentations to facility staff
- Assisted DOR as needed with policies and procedures as this was a new start up facility
COTA Fulltime
Sava Senior Care
Houston, US
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Daily treatments to include use of ACP modalities, pain management, contracture management and positioning
- Weekly care plan meetings with family/patient and IDT for discharge planning and DME needs
- Flexible schedule to ensure consistent quality of care for patients
- Assist OT with in-service presentations for rehab staff as well as facility staff
COTA Fulltime
HCR ManorCare
Houston, US
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Treat patients according to the plan of care under the supervision of the OT.
- Assist occupational therapy in facility staff education through in-services.
- Provide family/patient education for continuity upon discharge
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and home care practices.
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program -
Tomball College
Tomball, TX05.2005
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Rehabilitation planning
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Sensory integration
- Home modification
- Outcome documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Patient care planning
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
COTA
SMS HOMEHEALTH
11.2025 - Current
COTA Fulltime
North Houston Transitional Care
05.2017 - Current
COTA PRN
The Ensign Group, Inc
08.2016 - 03.2022
COTA Fulltime
Legend Trucare, LLC
06.2015 - 04.2016
COTA Fulltime
RehabCare/Kindred
10.2011 - 06.2015
COTA Fulltime
Legend Trucare, LLC
04.2007 - 10.2010
COTA Fulltime
Sava Senior Care
05.2006 - 05.2007
COTA Fulltime
HCR ManorCare
06.2005 - 05.2006
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program -
Tomball College