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Laurie Romanowski
Occupational Therapist
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Woodstock Community Unit School District #200, enhancing student and patient outcomes through expert intervention planning and therapeutic techniques. Demonstrates adaptability and effective communication, achieving significant progress in motor coordination and sensory integration. Collaborates seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and educational support. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life throughout the lifespan.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Woodstock Community Unit School District #200
08.2001 - Current
- Consult with parents and caregivers regularly, offering guidance on how to reinforce therapy strategies at home for maximum benefit.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within field of occupational therapy.
- Improve students'' sensory processing abilities through design and implementation of targeted interventions.
- Develop and implement classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Enhance student motor skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with special education teachers, integrating therapeutic strategies into lesson plans for a cohesive approach to learning support services.
- Mentor new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in school-based settings.
- Assist students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
- Address visual-perceptual deficits through targeted intervention techniques designed to enhance academic performance across subject areas.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.
- Contribute to a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and various committees focused on enhancing overall student experience.
- Coordinate adaptive equipment trials, ensuring proper fit and function to meet unique needs of each student.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or using utensils during meals.
- Utilize creative problem-solving skills to address barriers affecting student performance within classroom environment.
- Promote inclusive learning environments by providing resources and support to teachers and staff members.
- Facilitate group sessions aimed at building social skills among students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Provide ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Manage 55 plus elementary age children on my caseload
Occupational Therapist PRN
RehabCare
11.2006 - 03.2020
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Managed at least 5-10 patients on PRN caseload.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Managed 8-10 patients per day
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI 05.2001 -
Skills
Therapeutic Techniques
Intervention Planning
Goal setting experience
Progress assessments
Documentation skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Motor Coordination
Assistive Technology
Handwriting Intervention
Sensory Integration
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Interests
Yoga
Golf
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
04.2009 - 08.2013
Occupational Therapist PRN
RehabCare
11.2006 - 03.2020
Occupational Therapist
Woodstock Community Unit School District #200
08.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Madison
05.2001 -
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
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