Kristin Allen
Brea,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, I excel in case management and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. My expertise in patient education and organizational skills has significantly enhanced care outcomes. Notably adept at using active and descriptive language, I've achieved remarkable patient progress through evidence-based interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ASD and DD Care Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
09.2017 - Current
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Oversee patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely care and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community vendors, facilitating authorizations and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular review of care plan effectiveness by providing feedback to treating vendor.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored progress towards patient goals and annual standardized assessment of patients.
- Enhanced patient care by overseeing vendor implementing comprehensive care plans.
Occupational Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 08.2017
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on adaptive equipment.
Pediatric School Based Occupational Therapist
San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
03.2003 - 03.2012
- Addressed visual-perceptual deficits through targeted intervention techniques designed to enhance academic performance across subject areas.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address barriers affecting student performance within the classroom environment.
- Supported successful transitions from elementary school through high school by collaborating closely with all involved stakeholders.
- Enhanced student motor skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of occupational therapy.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or using utensils during meals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Mentored new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in school-based settings.
- Supervised COTA who provided direct and indirect services
- Attended Individualized Education Plans meetings
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Orange County Therapy Services
11.2001 - 02.2003
- Advanced social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
- Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
- Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Attended Individualized Education Plans meetings
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-2000
Skills
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Organizational Skills
- Medical terminology understanding
- Documentation proficiency
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Policy Adherence
Timeline
ASD and DD Care Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
09.2017 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 08.2017
Pediatric School Based Occupational Therapist
San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
03.2003 - 03.2012
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Orange County Therapy Services
11.2001 - 02.2003
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
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