Maria Jordan
Denver
Summary
Accomplished Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in direct patient care and mental health interventions. Proven ability to develop treatment plans that enhance patient independence and well-being across various healthcare settings. Passionate about applying psychiatric/mental health skillset in all work settings. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
HCA HealthOne Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
02.1999 - Current
*** Also worked at P/SL from 5/1991 to 1/1995***
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans to maximize patient function and independence. Implement evidence-based interventions for diverse populations, including medical/surgical, acute rehab, oncology, liver/kidney transplant, stroke, cardiac, ICU, and orthopedic patients. Occasionally administer the Allen Cognitive Levels screen (ACLs) and SLUMS assessment.
- Serve as the OT student fieldwork coordinator.
- Worked with psychiatric and alcohol rehab patients, when psychiatric floors were open (adolescent and adult). Administered the ACLs, KELS, and other cognitive assessments. Led therapy groups.
Occupational Therapist
Mount Airy Psychiatric Center
Denver, CO
08.1988 - 02.1991
- Provided psychiatric OT services primarily on the child psych unit, with some adult services as well.
- Administered, scored, interpreted, analyzed tasks, and made recommendations based on the Allen Cognitive Levels Test. Provided sensory integration therapy to children, based on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test.
- Led groups, including woodworking, ceramics, coping skills, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-1987
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Mental health interventions
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Occupational therapist registered (OTR)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
HCA HealthOne Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
02.1999 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Mount Airy Psychiatric Center
08.1988 - 02.1991
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University