Stacy Sizemore
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Bullitt County Public Schools, excelling in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in treatment implementation and rehabilitation planning, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes through innovative care strategies. My commitment to professional development and patient education sets me apart in advancing occupational therapy practices. I have worked with older adults throughout the years in PRN positions where I have provided home health and have worked in nursing home facilities. I am very personable and love building rapports with clients and families to ensure trust and comfort for the upmost quality of care and treatment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Bullitt County Public Schools
07.2007 - Current
- Manage current caseload of 85 students in four schools from ages 3 -21.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
Occupational Therapist
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
10.2002 - 09.2008
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05-2002
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Goal setting experience
- Activity analysis
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
- Patient evaluations
- Treatment implementation
- Train caregivers
- Plan treatments
- Treatment Evaluation
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Professionalism
- Mental Health Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Outcome planning
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Bullitt County Public Schools
07.2007 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
10.2002 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Spalding University
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