Karey Dedic-L'Ami
Casper
Summary
Skilled in therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient progress, and utilizing adaptive equipment. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and quality of life through personalized treatment plans and comprehensive support strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Enhabit Home Health
Casper
03.2007 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs and developed personalized treatment plans, documented in an electronic system. Including Oasis admissions/discharges, evaluations, regular visits, re-assessments and recertifications.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care strategies, including supervision of COTA.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to enhance patient mobility and independence.
- Conducted home assessments to ensure safe living environments for clients.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Instructed patients and families in range/strength/home ex programs, self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies, pulmonary ex, and adaptive equipment usage.
- Assisted individuals returning from hospitalization in adjusting back into their home environment.
- Evaluation and treatment of balance, including vestibular system, BPPV/canalith re-positioning, and maintenance.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies.
Occupational Therapist
Shepherd of the Valley
Casper
05.2002 - 03.2007
- Evaluated patient needs and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and safety practices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to enhance patient mobility and independence.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
Occupational Therapist
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
Rawlins
11.2000 - 05.2002
- Evaluated patient needs and developed personalized treatment plans for inpatient, outpatient, home health, and pediatrics.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and safety practices.
- Developed programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-2005
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Functional assessment
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practice
- Balance and Vestibular treatment
- Adaptive equipment usage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Oasis documentation
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Enhabit Home Health
03.2007 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Shepherd of the Valley
05.2002 - 03.2007
Occupational Therapist
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
11.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
San Jose State University