Lisa Davis-Mindler
Randolph,NJ
Summary
I have been working in the field of occupational therapy for 12 years, enhancing my skills in patient care, needs assessment, and problem solving. I am a hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. I have developed excellence in planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough treatment approaches and accommodations while remaining innovative. I have developed a strong interest in assistive technology and enjoy developing plans that focus on individuals' strengths in order to succeed and shine. In addition, I have specialized in working with clients with complex conditions and am able to predict needs and be a calming presence in high stress environments. I am a friendly and collaborative team member and leader and I believe these skills can translate into many positions. I have developed a passion for the promotion of health, wellness, and education within my community and would like to be a continued resource to individual's pursuing academic and personal goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Sound Start Babies
01.2023 - Current
- Providing services for children with hearing loss and their families
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
Pediatric Inpatient therapist
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
- NICU, PICU, Pediatrics
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Outpatient Pediatric therapist
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Pediatric outpatient services
- Review and interpret medical documentation and perform initial intake interview and evaluations to determine a treatment plan.
- Predict client and family needs
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, participate in daily occupations, and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of patients.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
School Based Occupational Therapist K-12
New York City Department of Education- District 75
03.2012 - 10.2020
- Experienced in working with neurodivergent population
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Promote access to education and curriculum
- Provide environmental and task accommodations
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Part Time Occupational Therapist
St. Barnabas Pediatric Occupational Therapy
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Facilitated occupational therapy services in sensory gym setting, working with clients and their families to increase independence and success in education and daily living activities
- Enhanced treatment skills with continuing education in specific training techniques including sensory regulation, vestibular rehabilitation, and visual motor rehabilitation.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Center for Assistive Technology Evaluator/Trainer
New York City Department of Education- District 75
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed assistive technology evaluations throughout New York City for students presenting with difficulties with reading, writing, studying, organizing, and speech.
- Complete documentation review, staff, parent and client interviews, and complete organized evaluations to make educated recommendation of assistive technology devices.
- Collaborate with student, staff, and family to provide least restrictive recommendation for assistive technology.
- Complete ongoing training to remain up-to-date on latest assistive technology available and to remain competent in programs including those support speech to text, word prediction, document scanning and annotations, note-taking, text to speech, and curriculum access.
- Plan and provide training to classroom staff, student and families in order to develop competency.
Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehabilitation
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Provide treatment in acute rehabilitation setting to individuals following injury including brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, and other illness or condition.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Supported patients with reduced functional movement or strength to improve ability to perform activities of daily living, safe mobility, and safe transfers.
- Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Efficient use of electronic medical records.
- Participate in team meetings to update progress and plan for safe discharge home.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Provide family training for safe discharge home.
Education
Masters Of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NYBachelors Of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NYSkills
- Assistive Technology
- Patient Care
- Intervention Planning
- Clinical Training
- Goal Setting and treatment planning
- Workflow Planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Caseload Management
- Staff Education and Training
- Documentation Abilities
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Records Management
- Environmental and Task Accommodations
- Accessibility
- Interpretation of medical documentation
Education And Licensure
New Jersey, 08/2011, Present, New York, 02/2013, Present, M.S. Occupational Therapy, Stony Brook University, 06/2008, 06/2011, Henry Martha Laufer Scholarship Recipient, B.S. Health Science, State University of New York College at Cortland, 08/2004, 05/2008, Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, President’s List, Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher, Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT : Level 1 & 2) and Reflex Integration, Assistive Technology, Visual Perceptual skills, Dyslexia, Vestibular Training, Handwriting Protocols, S’cool Moves (Sensory/motor development), Sensory Processing, IGNITE: Core Training for Neonatal Therapists (August 2020 – July 2021), American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification
Timeline
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Sound Start Babies
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Inpatient therapist
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
Outpatient Pediatric therapist
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2022
Part Time Occupational Therapist
St. Barnabas Pediatric Occupational Therapy
08.2016 - 08.2019
Center for Assistive Technology Evaluator/Trainer
New York City Department of Education- District 75
07.2015 - 06.2017
School Based Occupational Therapist K-12
New York City Department of Education- District 75
03.2012 - 10.2020
Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehabilitation
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
08.2011 - 04.2012
Masters Of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stony Brook University
Bachelors Of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY Cortland
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