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Karen Neusen

MEQUON,WI

Summary

Occupational Therapist with expertise in inpatient mental health issues and acute/IPR rehabilitation - treating patients with acute mental health issues and rehabilitation needs including general medicine surgical conditions, orthopedic injuries, ICU care, Neuro ICU treating neurological disorders and in ED. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and interventions with multiple patient populations. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Ascension St Mary's Ozaukee
Mequon, WI
10.1998 - Current
  • Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Encourage patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Manage patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Utilize meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Prioritize and promote safety and participation.

Occupational Therapist Acute Rehabilitation PRN

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
Mequon, WI
02.2006 - Current
  • Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Customize standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Provide interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Consult with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Establish interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities

Mental Health Occupational Therapist PRN

Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital
Mequon, WI
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Refer to Psychiatric OT mental health skills as identified above.

Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist PRN

Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital
Menomonee Falls, WI
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • Refer to rehabilitation skills as identified above.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.1998

Skills

  • Initial Patient Assessments
  • Treatment Planning and Interventions
  • Therapeutic Structured Group Programming
  • Patient Management/Ligature Risks
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Mental Health/Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Staff Training
  • Clinical Reasoning

Certification

Certified Animal Assisted Therapist - 07/2020- 09/2021

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon - Mequon, WI

  • Utilize Therapy Dog as an adjunct modality in mental health and acute rehabilitation OT sessions.


Timeline

Mental Health Occupational Therapist PRN

Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019

Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist PRN

Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 04.2018

Occupational Therapist Acute Rehabilitation PRN

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
02.2006 - Current

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Ascension St Mary's Ozaukee
10.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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