Lynn Shadel Bower

Assess. plan and implement the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Responsible for medication pass, charting, wound management, physician orders and ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts. Supervision of CNAs and supportive staff members. Maintain and active role as a resident advocate to ensure the utmost quality of care.

Evaluation and treatment of post-operative patients and patients with chronic and repetitive upper extremity injuries. Fabrication of custom orthotics. Supervised COTA and clinical educator for Level I and II OT students.

Evaluation and treatment of patients with various physical disabilities including neuromuscular, cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary and orthopedic. COTA supervision. Documentation of patient progress, treatment and responses. Communication with an interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans and responses to interventions.

Evaluation and treatment of post-operative patients and patients with chronic and repetitive upper extremity injuries. Fabrication of custom orthotics. Supervised COTA and clinical educator for Level I and II OT students.

Evaluation and treatment of post-operative patients and patients with chronic and repetitive upper extremity injuries. Fabrication of custom orthotics. Supervised support staff and clinical educator for Level I and II OT students. Collaborated with physicians to create comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of patient recovery. Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans to ensure continued growth towards established goals.

Evaluation and treatment of post-operative patients and patients with chronic and repetitive upper extremity injuries. Fabrication of custom orthotics. Documentation of patient progress, treatment and responses. Clinical educator for Level I and II OT students. Inventory control.

Evaluation, treatment and documentation of progress of patients with a wide variety of upper extremity injuries. Lymphedema management with a focus on the treatment of breast cancer patients. Clinical educator for Level I and II OT students. Inventory control.

Provided occupational therapy services to patients in the home setting. Supervision of COTA.

Evaluation, treatment and documentation of patient progress in the Hand Clinic, Industrial Work Center, Inpatient , Outpatient and Acute Rehabilitation Services and Home Health.