JEANNIE MARQUEZ
CORPUS CHRISTI
Summary
Occupational therapy assistant with solid foundation in therapeutic practices and patient care. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, assisting with therapeutic activities, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving patient outcomes, adaptable to changing clinical needs. Reliable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills allowing me to adapt and transition as needed according to various types of settings. Through my 16 years of extensive training, my experience in a variety of settings including: school and clinical settings has enabled me to obtain a greater understanding of a patient as a whole. I am able to bring these skills and experience to assist patients in meeting their full potential and collaborate with parents/families/caregivers in the best interest of the patient.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA
Pediatric Therapy Associates
Corpus Christi, TX And Kingsville, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated patient rehabilitation programs, enhancing mobility and independence.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting interventions to optimize outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and equipment use.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapy effectiveness and safety.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges faced by individuals during their rehabilitation process.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' strengths, needs, and goals, leading to more targeted therapy sessions.
- Promoted independence in daily living activities by teaching adaptive techniques and effective use of assistive devices.
- Improved patient outcomes by designing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated caregivers on appropriate therapeutic techniques, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate care and clear communication about treatment objectives.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal milestones through the implementation of goal-oriented intervention strategies.
- Served diverse populations with varying diagnoses such as developmental disabilities, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, and mental health issues.
- Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
COTA
Helping Hands Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Kingsville, TX
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Developed and delivered engaging educational materials for patients, families, teachers, paraprofessionals to promote therapeutic engagement.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Mentored teacher staff in occupational therapy techniques.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in school settings.
PRN-COTA
SAVA Senior Care, Retama CC
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2009 - 12.2016
- Team player, organized group activities, assisted with supervision of COTA students
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques to promote independence.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
COTA
Allstar Rehab
Alice, Texas
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Implemented new tx modalities and IEP goals in an educational setting, SHARS billing and scheduling
- Fulltime March 2014 to present, Sept. 2009-May 2010, PRN Sept 2010 –Feb 2014
COTA
Pediatric Therapy Associates
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Scheduling, insurance verification, coordination with other services, authorizations, implementing tx, summer camps 2012 sensory outings summer 2012, supervised COTA students 2011-2012
- Various school settings (Rise School, London ISD, CC Montessori (2010-2013))
- Presentations on how OT aides in an educational setting, implementing IEP goals
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2009
Skills
- Certified in Therapeutic Listening, Feb 2013
- Interactive Metronome certified provider Mar 2011
- Practitioner Training Course Integrated Listening Systems, Dec 2011
- HWT March 2010
- Level 1 DIR/Floortime Model, July 2012
- Vision 101 April 2013
- Eyesight to Insight Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment, Sept 2012
- Understanding and Reducing Problem Behavior in Therapy May 2014
- Various Sensory Courses
- Sensory & Beyond Power Tools for Treating Children, Dec 2010
- Listening 101, Auditory Processing, Nov 2013
- Handling Intensive, July 2010
Accomplishments
- Supervised 7 COTA students
- set up sensory friendly family outings/activities in the community
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
COTA
Pediatric Therapy Associates
05.2023 - Current
COTA
Helping Hands Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
08.2015 - 05.2024
COTA
Allstar Rehab
03.2014 - 05.2015
COTA
Pediatric Therapy Associates
07.2010 - 02.2014
PRN-COTA
SAVA Senior Care, Retama CC
06.2009 - 12.2016
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Del Mar College