Rebecca Vaughn
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and motivated occupational therapist looking for an acute care opportunity to further my growth as a clinician. Committed to being a team player and providing highest level of client centered care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluation and treatment of patients in a 600+ bed level 1 trauma center
- Experience on the following units: Orthopedic, trauma, medical/surgical, oncology, and ED.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary staff for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Coordinated discharge planning alongside case managers to ensure throughput and appropriate transitions for patients between care providers .
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided skilled evaluation and treatments to patients in a SNF setting with orthopedic, neurological, mental health, and cognitive conditions
- Promoted patient safety and independence in self-care tasks through environmental adaptations, caregiver training, compensatory techniques, and task analysis
- Utilized Net Health EHR
- Provided direct supervision to COTAs
Food Truck/Restaurant
The Waffle Lab
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Ability to manage all daily aspects of a high volume, fast paced restaurant and food truck including; inventory, food ordering, employee scheduling, customer service, food preparation, and driving trailer to event locations.
Visit Coordinator
The Jacob Center
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for case management of court ordered visitation between children in the Larimer county foster care system and their biological parents
- Provided parental instruction and necessary interventions during visitation as well as thorough and timely documentation to the county.
Visit Coordinator/Therapeutic Visitation Service
Robin's Nest Inc.
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Responsible for case management of court ordered visitation between children in the New Jersey foster care system and their biological parents
- Provided parental instruction and necessary interventions during visitation as well as thorough and timely documentation to the state.
Inpatient Drug Rehab Program
Seabrook House
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Supervised/assisted mothers who resided in a residential treatment program with their children and facilitated activities for mother/child to engage in together.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI07.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2007
Skills
Acute care work experience
Subacute care work experience
Empathetic and patient
Thrives in a team oriented work environment
Passionate about providing quality care to patients
Certification
- OTR- Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed OT in Arizona, California, New Jersey, Nevada
- BLS certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
06.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab
03.2020 - 05.2022
Visit Coordinator
The Jacob Center
10.2015 - 06.2016
Food Truck/Restaurant
The Waffle Lab
04.2012 - 01.2017
Visit Coordinator/Therapeutic Visitation Service
Robin's Nest Inc.
03.2008 - 03.2011
Inpatient Drug Rehab Program
Seabrook House
03.2007 - 03.2008
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Rowan University
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