Jessica Hernandez
Miami,FL
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with six years of experience working in a variety of settings such as Home Health, Acute Care, SNF, and Outpatient Orthopedics. Eager to join a team that is rooted in its values to help its patients recover from injury, regain skills, and prevent disability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Sobe Innovative Rehab
Miami, Florida
03.2022 - Current
- Planned and carried out individually-designed OT treatment programs for home health patients to maintain, improve or restore function to all ADL and IADL while promoting aging in place.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Occupational Therapist
University of Miami Hospital, Acute Care
Miami, FL
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Monitored the patient’s vital signs and physiological response to OT treatment sessions and communicated the findings to physicians and other team members.
- Evaluated, developed and carried out individual plans of care for adult patients in cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, surgical oncology, head and neck, and long term acute care units within the hospital.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Assistant Rehab Director
Nursing Center at Mercy
Miami, FL
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed RUG levels for patients, scheduling tasks, attending interdisciplinary meetings, providing excellent customer service with patients, family, staff, and physicians, and supervising daily operations of the rehab department
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
Occupational Therapist
Kendall Hand And Physical Therapy, PRN- Hand Therapy
Miami, FL
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Use of evaluation procedures such as manual muscle testing, goniometry, and Semmes-Weinstein for clients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as implementing functional interventions to increase occupational performance for patient with upper extremity injuries.
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
Skills
- Experienced in several documentation platforms such as Rehab Optima, Epic, Meditech, and Casamba
- Excellent bedside manners and enthusiastic about working in team settings
- Adaptable, open to new learning experiences, and eager to grow within my profession
Certification
- BLS and CPR Certified
- Certified in Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Sobe Innovative Rehab
03.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
University of Miami Hospital, Acute Care
03.2017 - 10.2021
Assistant Rehab Director
Nursing Center at Mercy
09.2016 - 10.2018
Occupational Therapist
Kendall Hand And Physical Therapy, PRN- Hand Therapy
03.2016 - 04.2017
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
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