Laura Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Denton, Texas, United States

Gainesville, Texas, United States

Spearheading evaluations, recertifications, and progress notes at 6 different facilities across North Central Texas, I administer up to 8 evaluations per day while maintaining a caseload of 30-45 patients and previously provided treatment for 10-15 adult and geriatric patients at 2 primary facilities. I bridge the gap between patients, families, and facilities, communicating with families and interdisciplinary teams on patient progress, DME/AE recommendations, and discharge recommendations. I also collaborate with vendors on providing appropriate splinting, orthotic, and mobility solutions for patients. Other key contributions:★ Supervising 3 COTAs, reading and auditing notes, modifying plans, and resolving patient and documentation issues ★ Coaching, training, and mentoring CNAs, direct service professionals (DSPs), and COTAs to drive quality outcomes ★ Engaging patients and families, sharing information to inform decision-making ★ Enabling seamless transitions of care through effective management and consultation

Denton, Texas, United States

Grapevine, Texas, United States

Serving an integral role in patient recovery, I administered evaluations and treatment for adult and geriatric patients at a 50-patient facility while concurrently supervising 3 COTAs. I oversaw a caseload of ~40, including serving Part A and B patients; facilitated in-home and telehealth evaluations. This entailed developing and sustaining patient plans, personally attending to patients to review progress notes, update goals, and document changes every 10 days. I also updated families and interdisciplinary teams on patient progress, DME/AE and discharge recommendations. Other key contributions:★ Worked with vendors on contractual management of splinting, orthotic, and mobility solutions ★ Seen as the go-to person for mediating and diffusing difficult patient situations

Flower Mound, Texas, United States

I led evaluations and treatment for a caseload of 30 adult and geriatric patients at a 100-bed facility.

Decatur, Texas, United States

Handpicked to move to McKinney to expand the patient caseload at a 100-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF), I played a key role in growing services from 30 to 65 patients in <1 month with 30% representing long term patients. I delivered evaluations and treatment for adult and geriatric patients and supervised 3 COTAs. My work encompassed leveraging advanced clinical skills and knowledge of appropriate measurement tools including nH Outcome, nH Predict, InterQual, and CMS to ensure optimal care and outcomes.

Frisco, Texas, United States

Expanding organizational reach by marketing services to autism clinics to develop new partners, I was instrumental in forging 4 new partnerships in <1 year, increasing the patient base by 15+. I administered evaluation and treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients with autism in multiple outpatient clinics and within homes, carrying a personal caseload of 8-10 and overseeing other caseloads of 20+. Additional contributions: ★ Performing telehealth services, utilizing videoconferencing with RBTs and patients to deliver therapy ★ Supervising 2 COTAs, directly observing patient care and delivery and guiding COTAs through techniques and interventions, including sensory integration as well as academic, vocational, social, and life skills★ Demonstrating talent for problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills as the go-to SME

Denton, Texas

Recruited for a select interdisciplinary team to solve complex repetitive illness and injuries at the Denton State Supported Living Center, I diagnosed root cause issues and developing solutions in collaboration with the speech therapist, physical therapist, and nurse. I oversaw a caseload of 10 for a large long-term 500-patient facility serving highly specialized patient populations. Other key contributions: ★ Curated procedures and systems to reduce the occurrence of repetitive issues by 20%+ ★ Hired, managed, and led performance reviews for 11 OTs and OTAs★ Built and led a sensory gym for young adult residents with autism and complex behavioral issues

Denton, Texas, United States

My work entailed intermittently evaluating and treating adolescent and geriatric patients with ID, DD, and psychiatric diagnoses. I also directed, coached, mentored, and trained 2 COTAs, updated families and interdisciplinary teams on patient progress, and made discharge and DME/AE recommendations. I also collaborated with a team and vendors to design and fabricate custom mobility and positioning solutions.

Pediatric home health occupational therapist

Dallas, Texas, United States

As benefits administrator for D&B, I strategized with 50+ store managers across the US to administer leave, benefits, and workers' compensation for 1K+ employees. I also led onboarding, training, and sexual harassment training, training 20 new hires weekly.

Plano, Texas, United States

I led new hire orientation, employee relations, recruiting, and leave/benefits administration for 200+ employees; orchestrated onboarding, training, and sexual harassment training for 20-30 new hires weekly.

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Therapy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Child Development