Melanie Dudik
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Oceanside Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Design, develop and provide support to services identified in the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student that meets the qualifications for direct school based occupational therapy (OT) services in the school setting.
- Collaborate with educational staff in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students within the classrooms in need of school based occupational therapy service (ie screening, consultative support, staff training/education)
- Supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Evaluated, planned, and implemented treatment for clients within physician prescription/protocol as appropriate
- Provided supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants and home health aides in compliance with Arizona states laws
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Documentation of evaluations, treatments and discharge reports using electronic documentation system: HCHB
- Managed a high-volume caseload independently
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Effective Communication Therapy Services
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed, developed and provided support to services identified in the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student that meets the qualifications for direct school based occupational therapy (OT) services in the school setting.
- Collaborated with educational staff in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students within the classrooms in need of school based occupational therapy service (ie screening, consultative support, staff training/education)
- Provided virtual occupational therapy during COVID-19 pandemic
Occupational Therapist
Tri-City Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided home health evaluations, interventions, and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury
- Documentation of evaluations, treatments and discharge reports using electronic documentation system: HCHB
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
Occupational Therapist
Kindred At Home Home Health
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Evaluated, planned, and implemented treatment for clients within the physician prescription/protocol as appropriate
- Documentation of evaluations, treatments and discharge reports using electronic documentation system: HCHB
- Provided supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and home health aides in compliance with Virginia state laws
- Implemented and evaluated patients using the Safe Strides program for fall prevention in the home
- Managed a high-volume caseload independently
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed evaluations and therapeutic interventions throughout a multi-setting facility to include sub-acute rehabilitation, Assisted Living Facility, and Independent Living Facility
- Provided supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants under Virginia State laws
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health And Hospice
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including joint replacement, CVA, Parkinson's, and dementia
- Delivered home care occupational therapy to homebound patients
- Recommended durable medical equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness
Occupational Therapist
3HC Home Health And Hospice
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Evaluated, planned, and implemented treatment for clients within physician prescription/protocol as appropriate
- Provided supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants and home health aides in compliance with North Carolina states laws
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Documentation of evaluations, treatments and discharge reports using electronic documentation
Occupational Therapist
Agape Senior Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Evaluated, planned, and implemented treatment to improve patient abilities to perform activities of daily living, manage symptoms and prevent injury
- Provided occupational therapy services within various settings to include, sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatient, and assisted living facilities
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Attended monthly Community Care Program meetings with community ILF/ALF partners to exchange communication regarding client care
Occupational Therapist
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Provided skilled occupational therapy to a variety of diagnoses, including neurological and orthopedic geriatric patients in order to achieve maximum potential, functional gains, and independence
- Assessed the need for patients' home modifications prior to discharge
- Collaborated treatment and discharge plans with other disciplines to create client centered rehabilitation
- Organized and managed patient graduation program.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2007
Licensure
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Arizona. #OTH-008116
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of California, #20318
CPR Certified- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) (exp 10/24)
Timeline
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Oceanside Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
08.2020 - 08.2023
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Effective Communication Therapy Services
08.2019 - 07.2020
Occupational Therapist
Tri-City Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
Occupational Therapist
Kindred At Home Home Health
07.2017 - 06.2019
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
09.2016 - 06.2017
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health And Hospice
02.2016 - 05.2016
Occupational Therapist
3HC Home Health And Hospice
10.2014 - 05.2016
Occupational Therapist
Agape Senior Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 07.2014
Occupational Therapist
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2009 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Winston Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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