Maria Newman
Wichita,KS
Summary
Having been an OT since 2003 and have worked in a variety of settings. I have a family that I love spending time with as well. I love what I do.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Confluent
03.2020 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Caldwell Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist
Sumner Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2020
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapy
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Newman University
Wichita, KS04.2003
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Confluent
03.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Caldwell Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Sumner Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2020
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapy
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Newman University