Lynette DeBruin
Boise,ID
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Rehabilitation Management Associates/St. Alphonsus Rehab specializing in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in developing tailored treatment plans that enhance independence and functional abilities. Committed to educating families and patients, while mentoring peers in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Management Associates/St Alphonsus Rehabilitation
11.2010 - Current
- Performed Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Performed Hand Therapy
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and goal alignment.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and adaptive techniques for daily living.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to optimize outcomes and engagement.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Kindred Rehabilitation Services
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' functional abilities and progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance clients' daily living skills and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices for therapeutic techniques and patient engagement.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Hand Therapy
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Management Associates/St Alphonsus Rehabilitation
11.2010 - Current
Registered Occupational Therapist
Kindred Rehabilitation Services
08.2008 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee