Jerri Cook
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Effective at patient assessments, treatment planning and progress updates. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of results for patients working through occupational therapy protocols. Florida-licensed Occupational Therapist. Proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Background includes working with Adult and Geriatric patients to improve quality of life and skills in daily routine. Knowledgeable occupational therapy professional dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Brooksville, FL
01.2004 - Current
- Provided occupational therapy assessments and interventions to clients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with other health care professionals, families and caregivers.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the client's environment for safety and accessibility.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques such as sensory integration and motor skill development activities to improve functional outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to manage their daily living activities independently.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper use of adaptive equipment.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by providing consultation regarding client progress toward goals.
- Implemented evidence-based approaches when planning interventions for clients.
- Supervised junior occupational therapists during clinical practice.
- Created reports summarizing patient progress towards established goals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient evaluations, treatments and progress notes.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in occupational therapy techniques.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
- Requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA08-2002
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Clinical Training
- Goal setting proficiency
- Initial patient assessments
- Disease specialization proficiency
- Patient positioning understanding
- Geriatric Treatment
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Group Therapy
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Progress Evaluations
- Patient evaluations
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Affiliations
Guardian Ad litem Pasco County
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia