- Coordinate care for seniors to maximize their independence and optimize their quality of life in many different facets from advocacy and support to developing a care plan tailored to your loved one's needsHow do you know if you need my services? If the person you are caring for:- Is unable to live safety in his/her current environment - Has multiple medical/psychological problems - Has declined in function i.e. recent falls- Is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy- Limited or no family support in IndianaOr your family: - Has just begun helping the individual and requires direction about available services - Is fatigued from caring for a loved one or is confused about solutions- Has limited time or knowledge in helping the individual or does not live close by- Requires education and/or guidance in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia

Provided feedback on the visual mapping application to improve cognition and reinforce routine habits for the dementia population

- Mother and son venture of making and creating hand-sewn face masks for purchase- Sold to the general public as well as to corporations- Donated masks to long-term care facilities in the Indianapolis-area

God blessed me with three children-this was my full-time job during much of this timeframe. Luckily, I was able to continue the practice of occupational therapy on a per diem basis

Staff Occupational Therapist

- Rehabilitation Consultant for 12 Beverly facilities throughout Indiana- Consulted with administrators on revenue production while maintaining quality of care- My mantra...”With quality care comes revenue"

- Clinical and Rehabilitation Consultant for 16 Unicare facilities throughout Indiana and Michigan - Reviewed therapy documentation for accuracy and therapy treatments for quality care- Consulted with administrators on revenue production while maintaining quality of care

- Rehabilitation Coordinator for 15 therapists- Evaluated and treated patients- Developed quality improvement study/patient satisfaction survey- Completed quality improvement audits on all therapy disciples- Coordinated in-services for nursing staff- Planned various marketing events with therapists, local doctors, and insurance liaisons - Created the first-ever "Rehabilitation Reunion" in which 55 former rehab patients attended- Reached all time high rehab revenue growth

- Staff Occupational Therapist and supervisor of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Additionally, worked on the weekends as a per diem occupational therapist in various facilities throughout southern California

Staff Occupational Therapist at Charleston Area Rehabilitation Center working with stroke, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), amputees and spinal cord injuries