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Marina Amen Walker

Merritt Island

Summary

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in overseeing rehabilitation services, driving patient-centered care, and enhancing therapeutic programs. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving consistent results. Reliable and versatile with a solid foundation in organizational and leadership skills, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing needs. Additionally, possess a background in small business management and professional content creation with proven expertise in growing thriving business through effective operational strategies/marketing and customer engagement, as well as crafting engaging and impactful SEO focused narratives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Rehab Services

Legacy Healthcare Services
07.2024 - Current
  • Streamline operational processes to reduce wait times and improve efficiency in service delivery.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to optimize both patient care and staff morale.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental communication for coordinated care planning and seamless transitions between levels of care for patients.
  • Establish strong partnerships with external organizations, enhancing referral networks and community resources for patients.
  • Improve overall patient satisfaction with rehab services by addressing concerns promptly and collaboratively developing solutions.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and open communication within the department, resulting in improved staff satisfaction and performance.
  • Develop targeted marketing initiatives to raise awareness about available rehab services, increasing community engagement and referrals from local healthcare providers.
  • Implement data-driven performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness of rehab services and inform continuous improvement efforts.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Powerback Rehab Services
04.2019 - Current
  • Comprehensive knowledge and skills gained through occupational therapy experience in working with a wide array of populations including, geriatric/long term, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient post- acute and mental health settings helping to achieve quality care and promote superior outcomes
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through individual and group exercise programs in Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities and the community, staff education and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborate closely with and under supervision of occupational therapist to set and implement viable plans of care, treatment plan and schedule for each individual
  • Actively engage with and educate patient's spouses, guardians, and family members at all stages of the recovery process
  • Maintained detailed records of each patient's challenges and advancement toward health goals
  • Continually monitor individual's progress toward health goals, and revise care plan to help optimize outcomes
  • Attend regular case meetings to review patient's progress with the broader health team

President

Ocean Fabrics
04.2014 - Current
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Applied marketing strategies locally and virtually to promote growth by boosting brand awareness, promoting services, products and building relationships with clients, vendors and community events to generate leads.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

Director of Rehabilitation

Powerback Rehab Services
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through individual and group exercise programs in Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities and the community, staff education and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in increased client satisfaction and increased referral acquirement
  • Supervised, oriented, trained and mentored team members to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Applied marketing strategies locally and virtually to promote growth by narrowing marketing focus and building relationships with executive directors, increasing pod growth through increased referrals by 30%

Content Writer & Translator

Trualta Inc.
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Incorporated review comments and corrections into existing documentation.
  • Translated documents from Spanish to English.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Listened to recordings and translated/corrected corresponding scripts.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aureus Medical Group
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Provided regular updates on patient's progress, collaborating with the supervising OT on POC and discharge goals.
  • Motivated and coached patients ot successfully carryout occupational therapy activities
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through individual and group exercise programs in Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities and the community, staff education and patient satisfaction.
  • Educated and trained clients on effective use of special equipment for assistance with daily self-care activities
  • Developed, implemented and instructed patient's on home exercise programs appropriate to their condition and goals.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University
Melbourne, FL
12.2016

AA - Psychology

Eastern Florida State Collage
Cocoa, FL
08.2009

Skills

  • Self-Starter
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Communication & Client Relations
  • Creative Problem-Solver
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Creative Writing for Digital Content Development
  • Rehabilitation Management & Coordination
  • Geriatric & Dementia Care- CDP
  • Therapeutic Treatment Plan Development
  • Clinical Team Collaboration
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Small business operations

Certification

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • Physical Agent Modalities Certified

Timeline

Director of Rehab Services

Legacy Healthcare Services
07.2024 - Current

Content Writer & Translator

Trualta Inc.
04.2023 - 12.2023

Director of Rehabilitation

Powerback Rehab Services
10.2021 - 06.2024

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Powerback Rehab Services
04.2019 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aureus Medical Group
11.2017 - 03.2019

President

Ocean Fabrics
04.2014 - Current

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University

AA - Psychology

Eastern Florida State Collage

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