LYNDAL HENRY
New Plymouth
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Ignite Taranaki, enhancing patient independence through tailored treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in family education, particularly regarding TBI recovery, and adept at clinical reasoning. Committed to empowering patients to achieve their goals while ensuring a balanced approach to recovery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Self Employed Occupational Therapist
11.2004 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Occupational Therapist
Ignite Taranaki
04.2002 - 06.2020
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Participated in professional development seminars and workshops, staying abreast of advancements in occupational therapy.
Education
Diploma of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Central Institute of Technology
Upper Hutt, NZ03-1982
Skills
- Family and patient education esp regarding TBI/concussion
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- assisting client and family to set up daily timetable to help person with recovery by work life balance, ensuring enough rest and not overdoing things as they recover
Languages
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Self Employed Occupational Therapist
11.2004 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Ignite Taranaki
04.2002 - 06.2020
Diploma of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Central Institute of Technology
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