Yvette Paquin
Corona,CA
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist known for client-centered care; specializing in pediatric and neonatal patient assessment, tailored intervention plans, and adaptive equipment recommendations to enhance daily living activities for patients and their families. Excel in communication, productivity and problem-solving skills, with a dream to serve individuals across the life span.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational therapist II
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Conducted individual evaluations, established client-specific goals, and implemented evidence-based interventions for pediatric populations in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and neonatal ICU settings, enhancing patient recovery.
- Delivered specialized care in feeding and swallowing and hand therapy, applying advanced practice certification to optimize patient outcomes.
- Evaluated children's developmental needs through assessments and observations.
- Designed individualized therapy plans to support each child's goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Occupational therapist, Per Diem
Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual evaluations, established client-specific goals, and implemented evidence-based interventions for pediatric populations in inpatient acute setting, addressing needs of preterm infants to young adults.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for pediatric patients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Occupational therapist, Per Diem
Rady Children's Hospital
Oceanside, CA
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Provide individual evaluations, create client specific goals, plan and implement evidence-based interventions for pediatric populations within the outpatient setting with a focus on hand and upper extremity injuries in ages 8 months to 18 years.
Occupational Therapist
Loma Linda University & Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Provide individual evaluations, create client-specific goals, plan and implement evidence-based interventions while in acute care hospital setting with the adult population working on units focusing on orthopedic, trauma, neurological, and general rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient needs to develop personalized treatment plans focused on improved independence and safety with ADLs for a safe discharge.
- Implemented therapeutic activities and exercises to enhance patient function and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
Education
Doctorate Degree - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA12-2014
Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA04-2011
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2007
Skills
- Pediatric evaluations
- Pediatric hand therapy
- Neonatal therapy
- Inpatient rehab
- Acute care across the life span
- Cerner & Epic EMR
Certification
- California Advanced Practice in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention, 01/01/21
- California Advanced Practice Hand Therapy, 01/01/22
- American Heart Association BLS, Current
License Number
#12007
Timeline
Occupational therapist, Per Diem
Children's Hospital Orange County
01.2024 - Current
Occupational therapist, Per Diem
Rady Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2024
Occupational therapist II
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
05.2015 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Loma Linda University & Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2015
Doctorate Degree - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton