Karen Colwell
Jupiter,Florida
Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Agency For Persons With Disabilities
Jupiter , Florida
2021.09 - Current
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school, or work life.
- Applied cognitive-behavioral strategies to support mental health and emotional well-being.
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of client to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing documents, and maintaining client databases.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Axiom Rehabilitation
Jupiter To Fort Pierce , Florida
2018.10 - 2021.08
- Performed Lymphedema Treatment to patients in their homes.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient's independence in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Promoted independent functioning through education on energy conservation techniques and proper body mechanics during performance of activities.
- Educated families about disease processes and injury prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
- Assessed patient's functional abilities in the home environment, identified deficits, and designed treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs.
- Developed discharge plans which included community resources for continued care after completion of services.
- Completed referrals for other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs of patients.
Low Vision Occupational Therapist
Drs. Rosecan, Michels, Daubert-Outreach Programs
Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Stuart , Florida
2013.03 - 2018.09
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patients' independence in activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, using low vision compensatory strategies.
- Educated families, Ophthalmologists and their staff about low vision disease processes and injury prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
- Assessed patient's functional abilities in the home environment, identified deficits, and designed treatment plans tailored to meet individual low vision needs.
- Implemented therapeutic exercise programs to improve vision using low vision compensatory strategies.
- Monitored safety of home environment by identifying potential hazards and making appropriate recommendations for risk reduction.
- Created detailed documentation outlining assessment results, treatment plan objectives and outcomes achieved by patient during course of treatment.
- Instructed family members, patients, doctors on how to use adaptive equipment for safe performance of ADLs for patients with low vision (Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma & Diabetic Retinopathy & other eye diseases).
- Conducted educational seminars related to occupational therapy topics, such as ergonomics and injury prevention, and low vision for AOTA CEUs.
Occupational Therapist, Sub Acute
Manor Care
West Palm Beach , Florida
- Developed programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- 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.
- Treated patients released from hospital with the following diagnoses: CVA, Parkinson's Disease, Fractures, Head Injury/TBI, Cognitive Deficits, Cardiovascular Disease/CABG's,
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
Touro College
New York, NY1994-08
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Touro College
New York, NY1994-08
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Intervention Planning
- Medical coding capability
- Clinical Training
- Goal setting proficiency
- Documentation abilities
- Patient evaluations
- Progress Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Most Outstanding Student in my Occupational Therapy Class at Touro College
- CLT in Lymphedema Treatment
- Member of AOTA & Lymphedema Society
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Agency For Persons With Disabilities
2021.09 - Current
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Axiom Rehabilitation
2018.10 - 2021.08
Low Vision Occupational Therapist
Drs. Rosecan, Michels, Daubert-Outreach Programs
2013.03 - 2018.09
Occupational Therapist, Sub Acute
Manor Care
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Touro College
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