Laura Gooby
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with 2+ years experience at Burwood Hospital. Working on surgical orthopaedics, orthopaedic rehab and general older persons health wards. Skilled in supporting patients recovering from acute injury or illness, creating individualised treatment plans, equipment prescriptions and discharge planning including arranging appropriate services and equipment to enable the patient to live safely and independently at home.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Burwood Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with new note writing systems.
- Provided interventions to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Regularly participated in education sessions and development with clinical coach.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Senior Career
Taieri Court
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Overseeing staff and leading a team of careers
- Providing appropriate and individual care for residents
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ11-2021
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal-setting experience
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Burwood Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Career
Taieri Court
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Otago Polytechnic
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