VANESSA TABARES
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist with 8+ years in mental health and adult rehabilitations care. Develops personalized treatment plans to improve patients\' functional abilities and quality of life. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with occupational therapy advancements. Working on obtaining an active NBCOT license.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager II
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
05.2019 - Current
- Helping clients anticipate crises
- Helping clients identify actionable steps that will help them gain a certain level of functionality or self-sufficiency
- Working with clients, family and friend support networks and health care professionals to put care plans in place
- Listening to clients’ concerns and providing counseling or intervention as required
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
House Manager / Supervisor
Children’s home of southern California
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Facilitate family reunification
- Help our youth transition into a less structured environment
- Prepare our youth for emancipation
- Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss case progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
- Anticipated needs of family members by staying informed about their preferences, schedules, and priorities.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured security protocols were followed throughout the property, maintaining a safe environment for family members at all times
Occupational Therapist
CITEP Therapy Intervention
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Evaluating patients to establish a personalized therapy plan to achieve the most effective results
- Administering therapy approaches and instructing patients with therapy activities and tasks that promote rehabilitation of patient injuries and traumas
- Functional rehabilitation for people with disabilities
- 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.
Occupational Therapist
Procrear Non- profit
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supported and designed a program for homeless and LGBT support in the harm reduction program through recreation and leisure
- Responsible for running different groups for people with addictions, depressive disorders, schizophrenic and personality disorders on different coping mechanisms and life skills
- Designed a strategy for a patient with schizoaffective disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury that had been a 'problem' in the Institution to assist him in re-involving himself in functioning society, in addition to creating a study to evaluate the effect of the treatment
Education
Master - Science and art in Occupational Therapy
South California University
Los Angeles, California05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rosario University
Bogota, Colombia07.2014
Graduate Specialization - Social Management And Community Rehabilitation
Rosario University
Bogota, Colombia07.2014
Certificate - Neuroscience And Neuroplasticity Emotions
Rosario University
Bogota, Colombia11.2011
Skills
- Fluent Spanish and English
- Microsoft Office - Excel - PowerPoint
- Fast learner
- Leadership skills
- Organized
- Decision making
- Empathy
- Problem solving
References
Reference upon request
Timeline
Case Manager II
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
05.2019 - Current
House Manager / Supervisor
Children’s home of southern California
03.2016 - 04.2019
Occupational Therapist
CITEP Therapy Intervention
01.2011 - 01.2016
Occupational Therapist
Procrear Non- profit
01.2011 - 01.2015
Master - Science and art in Occupational Therapy
South California University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rosario University
Graduate Specialization - Social Management And Community Rehabilitation
Rosario University
Certificate - Neuroscience And Neuroplasticity Emotions
Rosario University
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