Marilyn Patena
West Covina,CA
Summary
Occupational Therapist with 20+ years in geriatrics, home health and acute care. Skilled in developing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness
2016.02 - Current
- 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.
Occupational Therapist
Ensign Group
2012.08 - 2015.02
- Evaluated and assessed patients with different diagnoses.
- Developed effective treatment plans to help clients gain independence and reach their full potential, manage symptoms, and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with skilled therapists and other medical staff in implementing patients’ plan of care effectively.
- Advocated and educated families and caregivers to facilitate discharge to home and provided treatment plan for patients to improve their quality of life.
Occupational Therapist
Hallmark Rehabilitation
2007.06 - 2012.08
- Evaluated and assessed patients based upon their medical diagnoses.
- Mentored other medical staff such as OT assistants and other nursing staff on carrying out patients’ plan of care effectively and adhering to best practice techniques.
- Advocated for patients by educating their families and caregivers to facilitate discharge to home.
- Assisted LTC patients in maintaining their quality of care by identifying their needs and preventing further functional decline.
Occupational Therapist
Garfield Medical Center
2005.04 - 2005.06
- Developed and completed OT evaluations to create proficient plan of care unique to each patient.
- Collaborated with other medical staff such as OT assistants and other medical staff in carrying out patients’ intervention for optimal results.
- Advocated for patients by educating their families and caregivers to facilitate discharge to home.
- Assisted LTC patients in improving their quality of life by identifying their needs and preventing further functional decline.
Occupational Therapist
Brotman Medical Center
2003.07 - 2005.04
- Identified patients’ needs based upon the OT evaluation.
- Mentored and trained skilled therapists and other medical staff in executing patients’ plan of care.
- Advocated for patients by educating their families and caregivers to facilitate discharge to home.
- Devised maintenance goals for long-term residents in improving their quality of life and to maximize their functional potential.
Occupational Therapist
Tarzana Rehabilitation Center
2001.08 - 2003.07
- Established and assessed patients' functional deficits to construct a meaningful plan of care.
- Mentored OT assistants, skilled therapists and other nursing staff in implementing patients’ plan of care.
- Advocated for patients by educating their families and caregivers to facilitate discharge to home.
- Identified patients' needs and prevented further functional decline by implementing long-term goals.
Education
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2001
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.1992
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness
2016.02 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Ensign Group
2012.08 - 2015.02
Occupational Therapist
Hallmark Rehabilitation
2007.06 - 2012.08
Occupational Therapist
Garfield Medical Center
2005.04 - 2005.06
Occupational Therapist
Brotman Medical Center
2003.07 - 2005.04
Occupational Therapist
Tarzana Rehabilitation Center
2001.08 - 2003.07
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Santo Tomas
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