Rachel Presti
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Highly driven and accomplished Occupational Therapist committed to the quality of life and health of patients. Experienced clinical leader and educator in the occupational therapy profession.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist/ OTR/L
Raise the Bar Therapy Services
Hampstead , NC
10.2021 - Current
- Supervisor and lead OT training new and seasoned staff on processes, protocol, documentation, and updated clinic treatment skills
- Neuro specialist treating complex neurological disorders with a concentration on stroke and vestibular disorders
- Assist with program development in interdisciplinary setting in a unique wellness center that helps to treat patients physically, mentally, and spiritually
Occupational Therapist
Atrium Health/Carolinas Healthcare system, Atrium Rehabilitation/ Pineville Inpatient Rehabilitation and Mercy Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2021
- Interdisciplinary team member and patient advocate
- Responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and establishing a unique patient-centered care plan utilizing advanced therapy techniques for a variety of diagnoses including CVA, neurological, and orthopedic injuries
- Provides consistent collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to build a comprehensive care plan and provide quality patient care
- Responsible for assessing and discharging patients to a safe environment to optimize their independence and quality of life
- PMT committee member: Interdisciplinary selected participant from four Atrium Rehabilitation centers to construct stroke protocols, functional outcome measures, and standards of care to be used Atrium Rehabilitation Centers system-wide.
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Brookdale senior living center
Charlotte, NC
10.2013 - 01.2015
- OT PRN providing occupational therapy at various assisted living facilities including working in a dementia unit, assisted living, and home health departments.
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Legacy Healthcare at Saturn Nursing and Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Skilled Nursing home and Rehabilitation Center evaluating and treating a variety of elderly with orthopedic and neurological deficits
- Supervised COTAs.
Occupational Therapist
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, NC
08.1998 - 05.2002
- Outpatient clinic working primarily with hand injuries and neurological impairments with adults and children
- Proficient in splinting and Sensory Integration Interventions
- Developed Balance program in clinic
- Presented to various Facilities on Fall Prevention as part of Community Outreach Project
- Home health therapist evaluating and treating patients in their home environment.
Occupational Therapist
Sacred Heart/ Saint Mary’s/ St. Francis Children’s Center Memorial Home Health
Milwaukee, WI
05.1997 - 08.1998
- Worked with a variety of children and adults with developmental delays and physical and neurological challenges in outpatient and school settings
- Involved in IMPACT, a community service project to screen children and families for delays
- Covered in various units: Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, Acute, and Outpatient.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy -
Concordia University Wisconsin
12.1996
Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
12.1993
Skills
- Advanced in vestibular treatment
- Advanced Clinical Skills in NDT Techniques
- Saebo certified
- Kinesiotaping certification 2020 for sports Injuries and advanced neurologic injuries
- Accomplished in Neuro-ifrah techniques
- Clinical supervisor
- Internal Department Trainer and Facilitator
- Leader and Facilitator of the Carolina's Stroke Support group and Hampstead
- Community fundraiser leader for the American Stoke walk
- Mentor of Occupational Therapy Atrium Health Mentoring Program
Specialized Skills and Awards
- Monthly service and staff recognition 3X in 2023
- Employee of the Quarter Award- 2016/2008
- KEIP award recipient -2018/2014/2011-A high recognition award for outstanding service
- Recent continuing education includes the following: Spasticity management, motor learning, vestibular rehabilitation, neuro-vision courses, kinesiotaping, neuromuscular diseases, pain management and core strengthening for neurologically impaired, concussion, orthopedic patients, orthopedic shoulder complex, health coaching, integrative health
- Active participant for the Career Ladder program involving performance Improvement projects 2006-2021
- Participant of Leadership Training courses-2017-2018
- Semi Fluent in Spanish to communicate to patients
- Dean’s list all four quarters of Occupational Therapy School, magna cum laude
Timeline
Occupational Therapist/ OTR/L
Raise the Bar Therapy Services
10.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Brookdale senior living center
10.2013 - 01.2015
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Legacy Healthcare at Saturn Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2004 - 01.2010
Occupational Therapist
Atrium Health/Carolinas Healthcare system, Atrium Rehabilitation/ Pineville Inpatient Rehabilitation and Mercy Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2021
Occupational Therapist
Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 05.2002
Occupational Therapist
Sacred Heart/ Saint Mary’s/ St. Francis Children’s Center Memorial Home Health
05.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy -
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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