Owen Lawani

A reliable individual who is professional, cares for others, well mannered, and works well within a team environment. Devoted to providing clients with comfort and care in the workplace, as well as building strong relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and management. Experienced in interpersonal communication and fulfilling daily assigned occupational tasks. Background includes working with [Type] patients to improve quality of life and skills in [Area]. Knowledgeable occupational therapy professional dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

• USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Rehabilitation Tech, 08/2015, 04/2020, Supporting physical and occupational therapists by abiding by hospital competencies and modeling enthusiasm, helpfulness, and problem-solving characteristics., Involved in four sub-divisional categories as a Physical Therapy Aide: Outpatient, Inpatient, Senior Education Coordinator, and Cardiac Rehabilitation Aide (Exercise Physiologist)., Outpatient aide consisted of assisting and providing physical therapy and Certified Hand Therapist in a gym setting., Preparation of treatment of room and analysis of patient’s preferences, Application of modalities that assist in the therapeutic visit, Maintaining a non-infectious work area for patients and therapists., Shaping the patient's charts after discharge of physical medicine., Inpatient Aide contains the involvement of orthopedic patients, acute cardiac monitored patients, intensive care patients, geropsychiatric patients, and transitional care patients., Safety and Infection control habits are used while caring for patients., Assist the therapist in bed mobility, transfers, and efficient body mechanics to allow the patient to walk., Applying Viking lifts for a patient with limited or permanent lower body function or impairments., Communicating with nurses and medical doctors on how to enhance the patient’s experience., Senior Education Program Coordinator is an occupation that allows seniors in the local community to improve their knowledge of exercise and balance., Cardiac Rehabilitation aide requires assisting exercise physiologists monitored and unmonitored with current or previous heart complications., The ability to read EKG recordings., Documentation of the patient's visit in a SOAP note format., Following the individual's plan of care agreement with the medical doctor., Contact a medical doctor if abnormal sinus rhythm occurs during exercise.
• Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson, Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student, 05/2021, 08/2021, Adhering to the company policy and ethical procedures of the site by documenting, ensuring safety, and patient autonomy, Remedial/Compensatory interventions that assisted in gaining independence in the patient’s roles and routines., Assessment of psychological and physical abilities through evaluation and creating treatment applicable for 14 days., Discuss treatment plan with patient and therapy team to create collaborative discharge that meets the needs of the patient, Accurate depiction of intervention through documentation requirements., Co-treatment with a physical therapy team member to improve patient care and handling., Educating caregivers on patients’ status and potential environmental changes required in the home or work environment., The use of the state-of-the-art technology to assist with patient’s deficits and ongoing assessment of progress.
• Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV, Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student, 05/2022, 08/2022, Adhering to the company policy and ethical procedures of the site by documenting, ensuring safety, and patient autonomy

Basic Life Support Certification (Current)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

ECG & Pharmacology Certification

Kinesiology student trainer (Volunteer)

Under the supervision of a physical therapist and teacher’s assistant, provided kinesthetic education and support to individuals attending Cal State Los Angeles or living in the local community.

Assessed general needs and goals the client’s expressed as well executing daily life demands such as strength, balance work, range of motion, and functional mobility.

Actively building relationships with clients and staff for a constructive work environment.

South Pasadena Senior Center

Developed quality exercise programs for the elderly in the South Pasadena community.

Instruct and supervise the group using appropriate biomechanics while promoting safety and monitoring positive signs of adaptation to exercise.

Providing accurate risk factors to the aging population during exercise.

Avoid contraindicated exercises that could advance to joint issues or illness.

The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity Chapter Award