Stephanie Irwin

Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in leadership and patient-centered care. Proven track record in implementing prevention strategies that enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in developing tailored therapy programs that address individual needs and promote recovery. Committed to advancing occupational therapy practices through innovative approaches and collaboration.

• 2008-Present CT License in Occupational Therapy, #3493.
• 2009 NDTA Neuro-Developmental Training, 16 hours; Certificate of Completion
• 2010 Low Vision Rehabilitation, 16 hours. Marry Warren, OTR/L, PhD, FAOTA, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• 2010 Presented OT clinical intervention strategies for individuals with post stroke conditions at annual Stroke Symposium intervention strategies for individuals with poststroke conditions, Norwalk Hospital Rehabilitation department.
• 01/2021-01/2022 Functional Nutrition Alliance: Full Body Systems Course, 60 hours, Andrea Nakayama, Dublin, Ohio. Certificate of Completion.

• Building a reputation of excellence through strong work ethic, dependability, patient advocacy, consistent communication, professionalism, compassion and empathy for patients and families as indicated by patient satisfaction surveys.
• Completed extensive continuing education for neuropathology, pathophysiology, and visual and perceptual rehabilitation training to enhance clinical skills and provide best practice care to a high volume of patients with acute and underlying neurological impairments.
• Provided with opportunities to participate in clinical liaison role to develop partnerships with skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities for consistent referral sources, in order to promote company growth. Provided with continuing education opportunities for clinical growth including Oasis E training, Dementia training, Fall Prevention; Also, provided with the opportunity to utilize Functional Nutrition training to educate patients and families regarding dietary and lifestyle recommendations to manage chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, obesity, and management of pre and post-surgical outcomes.
• Students rom schools including Sacred Heart University, and Huntington University. Participation with homecare services in ALF facility affiliated with skilled nursing facility.
• Consistent participation in continuing education for fall prevention, balance and neuromuscular re-education, cognitive remediation, and environmental modification
• Participation with outside vendors for custom seating and mobility, splinting, and modality use to address pain, visual/perceptual and neuromuscular impairments. Provided mentorship to students to during clinical rotationsDischarge planning and education to patients and families to establish safe transition to home or next level of care.
• Expertise in assessments, plan of care development, discharge planning, equipment prescription and training, patient and family education, home/environmental modification, and documentation of all services provided; Striving to continue to grow professionally, advocate for provision of optimal patient care, plan/ develop and implement programs to enhance patient care and improve client outcomes.