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Nicole Elledge

Sherwood,OR

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience building personal confidence among clients with physical, neurologic, and cognitive challenges with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in skilled nursing, long term care, memory care, assisted and independent living settings. History of assisting geriatric patients to improve skills and meet ADL/IADL goals. Competent in completing occupational therapy protocols and focused on enabling patients to improve quality of life.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current
  • Performs assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Provides clinical services to clients with various physical and neurologic impairments.
  • Coordinates interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Evaluates patient conditions, histories, and goals.
  • Consults with direct-care staff, families and physicians to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Customizes therapy plans to support short term and long term goals
  • Schedules and maintains full-time caseload in variety of settings including independent living, assisted living and memory care
  • Completes compliance training to ensure quality of care and standards
  • Communicates with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Utilizes evidence based practices to support interventions
  • Completes continuing education courses to advance knowledge
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Assists with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Maintains productivity requirements in fast pace and demanding setting

Staff Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehabilitation
06.2004 - 08.2021
  • Conducted physical, cognitive and neurologic evaluations to identify clients' needs and develop client centered rehabilitation plans.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals and modify plans of care as needed
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Provided consultation and training with families and staff to promote ongoing patient progress
  • Supervised Level I and II students
  • Provided structured mentorship and supervision for COTA's
  • Completed comprehensive home safety evaluations including recommendations for durable medical equipment, environmental modifications and adaptive equipment training
  • Utilized standardized assessments to assess deficits and identify evidence based practice interventions to establish treatment plans
  • Delivered direct patient treatment based on current occupational therapy practice and revised treatment plan based on patient's response

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Portland Public Schools Early Intervention Program
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
  • Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Provided direct education and instruction to parents to promote child development
  • Implementation of IFSP and IEP plans with families and interdisciplinary team
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Orthopedic and Neurologic Rehabilitation
  • Goal Setting
  • Documentation skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Patient Education
  • Reliability
  • Self Motivation
  • Excellent Communication
  • Intervention Planning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Timeline

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current

Staff Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehabilitation
06.2004 - 08.2021

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Portland Public Schools Early Intervention Program
08.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Colorado State University

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