Megan Warren
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in neurological rehab, evaluation and accessibility advocacy. Passionate about fostering inclusion, reducing barriers to participation and supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries and other disabilities to optimize functional outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - G.F Strong Rehabilitation Centre
12.2023 - Current
- Perform evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning, and develop individualized, goal-directed treatment plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Educated clients and families on rehabilitation techniques and resources.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Actively advocate to stakeholders, including third-party funding agencies, to request necessary supports and resources for the client.
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Banfield Pavillion
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed a caseload of 22-34 patients on the acute hospitalist medicine and the Orthopedic-Trauma unit
- Performed standardized assessments of cognitive and functional living skills to set goals and created intervention plans
- Developed professional working relationships with OTA, assigned interventions and provided supervision appropriately
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and additional stakeholders to facilitate discharge planning focused on independence, safety and reducing risk for hospital readmission
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Vancouver General Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed a caseload of over 60 residents.
- Supported the opening of a new long-term care facility, which included advising on operating procedures, training staff, ordering equipment, and assessing new residents.
- Assisted with the temporary relocation of 20 residents from another city to this long-term care facility during a wildfire crisis.
- Completed assessments and co-created care plans with nursing and allied health professionals focused on maintaining and improving residents' independence and quality of life.
Student Occupational Therapist
Grand River Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided efficient assessment and intervention in a fast-paced acute care setting
- Facilitated safe discharge plans for complex patients by collaborating with patient's, family members and other health professionals
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by following clients in many units of the hospitals including the emergency department, stroke unit, medicine units and clinical teaching unit
Student Occupational Therapist
Rehab First
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Provided physical, cognitive and affective assessment and treatment to enable return to daily activities at home, school and work with diverse client populations
- Improved clients' functional independence through education, environmental modification, and provision of assistive devices.
- Drafted reports to request funding and demonstrate client progress and treatment outcomes
Student Occupational Therapist
Western University
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with inter-professional teams to provide care and education to Parkinson's clients and their caregivers
- Provided treatment and assessment sessions focused on falls management, home safety, assistive devices, transfers and emotional well-being
- Successfully delivered session through a virtual format and navigated issues with communication, confidentiality and client safety
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Ontario
London, ON08.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Gerontology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2017
Skills
- Inter-professional Collaboration and Communication
- Clinical Reasoning
- Report writing, data tracking and medical charting
- Facilitating confidential and safe care
- Organization and Time Management
Certifications and Training
- Fully licensed with the College of Health Professionals of BC
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Level 1 for occupational therapy
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
- Access Wheelchair Seating and Positioning - Practical Applications
- Stroke Ed Analysis and Retraining of the Upper Limb Post Stroke
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - G.F Strong Rehabilitation Centre
12.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Vancouver General Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Banfield Pavillion
09.2022 - 12.2023
Student Occupational Therapist
Grand River Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Occupational Therapist
Rehab First
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student Occupational Therapist
Western University
05.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Applied Science - Gerontology
University of Guelph
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