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Summary
I specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation of the upper quadrant as a certified hand therapist. A certified hand therapist is the highest credential in this field. My experience includes rehabilitation post complex surgeries such as tendon or nerve repairs, tendon or nerve transfers, hand replantation, upper quadrant amputations, and finger joint replacement surgeries. I have been a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist since 2008 with a wide range of experience in the ICU, SNF, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient settings. Other specialty areas include rehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease and rehabilitation in the aquatic environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expert Witness
Juris Medicus
10.2019 - Current
- Experience with expert witness report writing
- Participated in educational opportunities to stay up to date on expert witness services
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, Occupational Therapy Student Program Coordinator
Baptist Healthlink
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Achieved highest level of competency in the field evaluating and treatment upper limb orthopedic impairments as a certified hand therapist
- Experienced in rehabilitating conditions including shoulder to hand trauma, work related accidents to upper limbs, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgeries, cumulative trauma disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritic conditions, and upper limb amputations
- Experience with complex upper limb surgeries including tendon repairs, tendon transfers, hand replantation, and nerve repairs with superior outcomes
- Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients in close communication with referring physicians
- Work experience within JAHCO accreditation standards to enhance patient safety
Occupational Therapist and LTC Resident Coordinator
Regent Care, Oakwell Farms Skilled Nursing Facility
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided rehabilitative services to both short and long term residents
- Rehabilitation post hospitalization aimed at preparing patients for home discharge
- Provided home evaluation services for safe transition home
- Rehabilitation for long term residents aimed at maximizing functional independence
- Led long term care rehabilitation department to ensure quality of rehabilitative care
Occupational Therapist
Brooks Rehabilitation
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Provided rehabilitative services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of therapists and physicians
- Worked within a state of the art programmatic inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving a large portion of the southeastern US
- Experienced utilizing ultra high tech equipment including functional electrical stimulation, harness suspension system, and body weight support treadmill
- Developed inpatient aquatic program for all appropriate patients with strong support from physicians
- Also worked in outpatient setting with mentorship of CHTs fabricating orthotics and treatment complex upper quadrant orthopedic conditions
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Mississippi University
University, MS05.2005
Affiliations
- Certified Hand Therapy Study Group Moderator to 80-member online study group
- Currently serving as mentor Co-Director Faith Formation Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Level 1 and 2 Certified Instructor, 360-hour training completed
- Research Data Collection for YMCA Stroke Wellness Program, St. Augustine, FL
- Support Group Leader at the Saint Augustine YMCA
- CarFit Event Coordinator: Received certification training; participated in several volunteer events sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), AARP, AAA, and ASA aimed at providing education for older drivers; led training course to local volunteers on how to perform CarFit event services
- RYT 200-hour certified Yoga Instructor Page 1 of 2 Updated Sept 2022
Certification
Certified Hand Therapist
May 2, 2017
• Highest level of competency in the field for evaluation and treatment of upper limb rehabilitation
• Passed a National Board Exam from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission that has less than a 50% pass rate
• Required to complete over 2000 hours of direct patient care in the area of upper limb orthopedic rehabilitation to be considered for certification
Occupational Therapy Texas License
May 6, 2014
Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT) BIG Certified
2019 to present
• Evidenced based advanced training for rehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease
Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT) BIG for Life Certified
2022
• Certified instructor in evidenced based fitness program designed to maintain and excel in gains made after completion of LSVT skilled intervention
Professional Memberships
- Texas Occupational Therapy Association
- American Society for Hand Therapists
Timeline
Expert Witness
Juris Medicus
10.2019 - Current
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, Occupational Therapy Student Program Coordinator
Baptist Healthlink
04.2016 - 01.2020
Occupational Therapist and LTC Resident Coordinator
Regent Care, Oakwell Farms Skilled Nursing Facility
05.2014 - 03.2016
Occupational Therapist
Brooks Rehabilitation
08.2008 - 05.2014
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Mississippi University