Tanisha Akins
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, and time management. Expertise in assessing patient needs and implementing tailored interventions to improve daily living skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
St.Marys Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2015 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Evaluated patients' physical and cognitive abilities to inform treatment strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living skills.
- Educated patients and families on techniques to enhance daily functionality and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Documented patient progress to refine treatment plans and ensure alignment with goals.
Occupational Therapist PRN
Northlake Rehab Center
Riviera Beach, Florida
06.2010 - 06.2024
- Conducted evaluations and reassessments of patient needs, creating tailored treatment plans to enhance recovery.
- Utilized standardized assessments to inform and structure individualized treatment plans.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Coordinated with COTAs and OTAs, ensuring clear communication and direction for effective patient care.
- Completed detailed discharge notes for patient records
- Provide family training and develop home exercise programs
Occupational PRN
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, Florida
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Conduct evaluations and create individualized treatment plans to address patient needs
- Perform age appropriate treatment plans to improve pt's functional deficits.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate discharge needs
- Assisted with family training and developed home exercise programs.
- Instructed therapy assistants on effective treatments and adjustments.
Occupational Therapist Traveler
Jackson Therapy Partners
Orlando, Florida
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and function.
- Assessed patient needs and developed customized therapy plans.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Documented patient outcomes and maintained accurate records for compliance.
Occupational Therapist
St. Marys Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Same as previous written for this employer
- Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and capabilities.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05-2006
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
- Treatment planning
- Care coordination
- Patient outcome tracking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
St.Marys Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Occupational PRN
Jupiter Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2017
Occupational Therapist Traveler
Jackson Therapy Partners
06.2013 - 06.2015
Occupational Therapist PRN
Northlake Rehab Center
06.2010 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist
St. Marys Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University