Lisa Lindquist
Sterling,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience at OSF Saint Katherines Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in adaptive equipment expertise and patient-centered care, I foster trust and rapport, ensuring effective rehabilitation and improved quality of life for diverse patient populations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
OSF Saint Katherines(formerly KSB) Hospital
11.1997 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to assess treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in inpatient, outpatient and HHC settings.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
- Educated families and caregivers on home adaptation strategies to support patient needs and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes with application of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
- Contributed to development of occupational therapy protocols, improving standardization and efficacy of care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Various Rehabilitation Companies
05.1989 - 11.1997
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Fabricated and modified splints for proper position and preventing of joint contractures.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations to improve patients' daily living skills, facilitating greater independence.
- Supported, maintained, and calibrated therapeutic equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for patient treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
- Educated families and caregivers on home adaptation strategies to support patient needs and safety.
- Improved, designed and led activities to promote sensory integration.
- Fabricated positioning equipment to meet patient needs
- Fabricated and modified hand splints to promote proper joint alignment.
- Improved patient comfort and therapy participation by establishing rapport and trust through empathetic communication.
- Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering supportive community environment for patient recovery.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Maria College
Albany, NY05-1989
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Documentation and reporting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Sensory integration strategies
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Range of motion improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Home modification planning
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Wheelchair positioning
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Team collaboration
- Schedule coordination
- Patient-centered care
- Neurological disorders
- Treatment plan development
- Equipment use instruction
- Range of motion exercises
- Clinical team collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Therapeutic intervention
Certification
-Certification NBCOT
-Certification in Physical Agent Modalities
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
OSF Saint Katherines(formerly KSB) Hospital
11.1997 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Various Rehabilitation Companies
05.1989 - 11.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Maria College
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