Vanessa Lesh
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled occupational therapist with over four years of experience working in diverse settings, possessing advanced training and experience in lymphatic complete decongestive therapy, breast cancer and pulmonary rehab. Driven to grow professionally and clinically with a highly regarded hospital system passionate about innovation and high quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist II
Memorial Hermann
04.2021 - Current
- Provided occupational therapy services to inpatient and outpatient populations
- Assessed and treated lymphedema with complete decongestive therapy
- Established, implemented and modified patient's occupational therapy plan of care in accordance with state and federal government regulations
- Effectively communicated with local compression fitters and physicians to ensure procurement of compression garments
- Clinical instructor for level II fieldwork students
Occupational Therapist (Full-time to PRN)
Post Acute Medical
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided occupational therapy services to inpatient and outpatient populations
- Represented the therapy department in a multidisciplinary pulmonary committee to oversee, enact and monitor JHACO certified pulmonary program
- Educated therapy staff members on pulmonary program requirements through in-services
- Represented the occupational therapy department in interdisciplinary plan of care meetings to facilitate effective discharge planning
- Delegated and supervised tasks to occupational therapy assistants and technicians
- Supervised level I fieldwork students
Occupational Therapist
SavaSeniorCare
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided occupational therapy services for adult and geriatric outpatient, inpatient and long-term populations
- Selected, administered and interpreted standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements
- Planned, implemented and modified treatment plans
- Participated in comprehensive discharge planning
- Conducted home evaluations to facilitate maximum level of independence upon discharge
Level II Fieldwork Student
Warm Springs Westover Hills
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided occupational therapy services to pediatric, adult and geriatric outpatient populations
- Selected, administered and interpreted standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements for initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
- Planned, implemented and modified treatment plans
- Utilized physical agent modalities including fluidotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation within state guidelines to facilitate functional performance in activities of daily living
Level II Fieldwork Student
Baptist Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric inpatient populations
- Selected, administered and interpreted standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements for patients’ initial occupational therapy evaluation and re-evaluations
- Created and modified patients’ long-term and short-term goals
- Planned, implemented and modified treatment plans
- Participated in comprehensive discharge planning
Research Assistant
University of Texas Health San Antonio
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted research surveys with participants from University Hospital in order to establish quality-controlled fall prevention program and screening tool for emergency medicine patients
- Edited and assembled new participant survey questionnaires
- Performed item data analysis using excel
Volunteer
North Texas, Office of Disability Accommodation
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Converted classroom material into accessible formats using Kurzweil for graduate and undergraduate students with visual impairments
Education
Masters - Occupational Therapy
University of Texas Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minors In Psychology And English
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas08.2013
Skills
- Exceptional time management
- Inpatient and outpatient experience
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Level I & II clinical instructor experience
Accomplishments
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipient, Baptist Health Foundation
2015 Teacher Appreciation Award, North East ISD
Certification
- CPR/AED certified through American Heart Association, #225414468600
- OTR certified through NBCOT, #418815
- Texas Occupational Therapy license, #119970
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist II
Memorial Hermann
04.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Full-time to PRN)
Post Acute Medical
10.2019 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist
SavaSeniorCare
05.2019 - 10.2019
Level II Fieldwork Student
Warm Springs Westover Hills
09.2018 - 11.2018
Level II Fieldwork Student
Baptist Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
Research Assistant
University of Texas Health San Antonio
09.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer
North Texas, Office of Disability Accommodation
01.2011 - 05.2011
Masters - Occupational Therapy
University of Texas Health San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minors In Psychology And English
University of North Texas
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