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Nicole Nash

Saddle River,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Occupational Therapist skilled in patient evaluations, electronic documentation, and providing acute and rehabilitative care. Specializes in facilitating timely consults, strategic discharge planning, and implementing patient-centered treatment across neuro, orthopedic, and mental health settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Department of Veteran Affairs
New Orleans, Louisiana
11.2022 - 09.2026

Completion of OT consults in a timely manner

Provided detailed discharge recommendations for patients to ensure smooth transitions.

Established and facilitated mental skills groups for veterans with PTSD, depression, and anxiety to enhance coping strategies

Attended interdisciplinary meetings to collaborate on patient care strategies

Gained experience with diverse diagnoses including neuro, ortho, and mental health conditions

Occupational Therapist

PT Solutions
Metairie, Louisiana
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Evaluated veterans' functional abilities using standardized occupational therapy assessments.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities to improve daily living skills and mobility.
  • Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
  • Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.

Occupational Therapist

Ocshner Medical Center Outpatient Neuro
Slidell, Louisiana
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Documented occupational health visits in medical records for Ochsner Medical Center.
  • Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
  • Assessed outpatient neuro staff for work-related injuries and illness.

Occupational Therapist

Northshore Rehab Hospital
Slidell, Louisiana
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Evaluated patients to assess physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning, informing tailored treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progression to adjust treatment strategies and optimize recovery outcomes.
  • Delivered individualized patient treatments
  • Instructed patients and families on discharge procedures to ensure smooth transitions and continued care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
08-2000

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Therapy assessment
  • Acute care
  • Mental health groups
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Electronic records

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2022 - 09.2026

Occupational Therapist

Ocshner Medical Center Outpatient Neuro
06.2021 - 01.2022

Occupational Therapist

Northshore Rehab Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021

Occupational Therapist

PT Solutions
01.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Nicole Nash