Celeste Madeson
Dover
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with a track record of enhancing patient quality of life at Wellspan Health Home Care. Expert in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical reasoning, I've significantly improved daily living activities through innovative therapeutic techniques. Demonstrated excellence in patient education and progress monitoring, fostering independence and well-being in individuals with chronic conditions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
08.1999 - 12.2024
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for new patients to identify functional limitations and establish therapeutic goals.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Led team of occupational therapy assistants, overseeing their work and facilitating professional development through mentoring.
Occupational Therapist
Wellspan Health Home Care
04.1999 - 12.2024
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for new patients to identify functional limitations and establish therapeutic goals.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Led team of occupational therapy assistants, overseeing their work and facilitating professional development through mentoring.
Education
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05.1994
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy
St Mary’s College
Minneapolis, MN05.1985
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
08.1999 - 12.2024
Occupational Therapist
Wellspan Health Home Care
04.1999 - 12.2024
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy
St Mary’s College
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