Michelle Bueno
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 5 years of experience working with disabled individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for collecting confidential financial information, securing and maintaining up to date records, keeping an open chain of communication, working with a team of financial professionals to structure an individualized solution.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as training sessions and conferences to stay informed on best practices within the life insurance industry.
- Crafted clear, informative reports to explain life insurance policy features and benefits.
- Leveraged industry knowledge to educate potential clients on the importance of life insurance, resulting in increased policy awareness and sales conversions.
- Marketed life insurance products to increase customer bases and revenue.
COTA
Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Determined supplementary treatment needs by evaluating current daily living skills and capacities of different patients
- Met the unique needs of each patient, selecting and carrying out appropriate therapies
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
- Supported patients' dignity, helping them dress and groom themselves
- Enhanced treatment program success by altering strategies based on client assessments
- Completed daily notes detailing patient treatment responses, actual performance, and eventual discharge needs.
COTA
Encompass Home Health and Hospice
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Drove patient progress through continuous reevaluation and adjustment of treatment plans
- Fostered efficiency through strategic workflow planning and complex schedule management
- Supported patient needs, continuously assessing functional progress, safety, and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation
- Completed daily notes detailing patient treatment responses, actual performance, and eventual discharge needs
- Built strong rapport with patients and associates, respecting diverse opinions and treatment styles
- Maintained accurate documentation in alignment with department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
- Improved patient outcomes by instructing caregivers on in-home programs and the use of adaptive equipment
- Met the unique needs of each patient, selecting and carrying out appropriate therapies.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Post Acute Medical
05.2024 - Current
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
Education
Associates of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
10.2018
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Activity analysis
- Fine Motor Skills
- Wheelchair Assessments
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Anatomy knowledge
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient care planning
- Home modifications
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Patient Care Standards
- Documentation abilities
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Intervention Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Document Management
- Patient Assessments
AI skills
Knowledge and comprehension using various AI tools to improve and enhance independent skill set in a variety of subjects.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Post Acute Medical
05.2024 - Current
Life Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
07.2022 - 10.2024
COTA
Encompass Home Health and Hospice
11.2021 - 07.2022
COTA
Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab
01.2018 - 11.2022
Associates of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute