Yolanda Mims

• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
• Prioritized patient safety by adhering to proper body mechanics, infection control protocols, and other facility guidelines during all therapy sessions.
• Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
• Ability to maintain productivity standards during session for 8-17 patients.
• Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.

• Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
• Collaborated with nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.

Commute to different facilities in the state of Indiana for 8-12 weeks including acute, outpatient, and SNF settings to assist with treatment sessions. Follow OTR plan of care during all treatment sessions to collaborate with other disciplines to maximize rehabilitation potential. Document resident's progress or deficits according to departmental standards.

Communicate resident progress or problems with supervisor and other teams members to maximize rehab potential. Carries out treatment plans that's established by Registered Occupational Therapist for inpatients.

• Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
• Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals and contributed to residents care plan meeting. Instructed residents on the use of adaptive equipment. Communicated residents progress or deficits to supervisor and other team member.