Norma Guerrero

Experience

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  Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Spinal Cord Injury Occupational Therapist

  • Serviced inpatient 90 bed neurological unit with specialty in spinal cord injury. • Supervised multiple COTA’s with management of patient care.

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  Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Spinal Cord Injury Occupational Therapist

  • Serviced inpatient neurological unit with specialty in spinal cord injury. • Supervised multiple COTA’s with management of patient care.

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  Tenet Healthcare

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

  • Serviced Delray Medical Center Hospital, West Boca Medical Center Hospital, Menorah House SNF, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital and Lago Vista Care Center.• Analyzed medical information and evaluated results to choose the best solution and solve problems as they arise.

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  Health Plus

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Outpatient Occupational Therapist

  • Serviced two outpatient therapy clinics across Broward and Dade County.• Tested and evaluated neurological and orthopedic patients’ physical impairments, specializing in upper extremity orthopedic rehabilitation.

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  Avante at Boca Raton- Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1998

  Occupational Therapy Department Supervisor

  • Coordinated occupational therapy staffs daily treatment schedule.• Supervised staff meeting their productivity goals.

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  Outreach Senior Healthcare

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Lead Occupational Therapist

  • Provided skilled OT services in CORF (comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility) in setting of the patients’ residence.• Specialized in providing care to patients with Parkinson’s disease.• Supervised multiple COTA’s with management of patient care.

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  Alliance Care Healthy Lifestyles

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Occupational Therapist

  • Serviced Strafford Court, Brighton Gardens and The Court at Palm Aire’s ILF/ALF/SNF (independent/assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility) home health and outpatient therapy departments.• Analyzed medical data to determine practical and realistic goals for patients.

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  HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Spinal Cord Injury Occupational Therapist

  • Serviced inpatient neurological unit with specialty in spinal cord injury. • Created custom splint fabrication for hand disorders.• Supervised multiple COTA’s with management of patient care.• Assessed wheelchair seating and positioning for proper fitting and alignment.

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  Whitehall Boca- Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Encore Rehab Services/Evergreen Rehab)

  Jan 2006 - now

  Occupational Therapist

  • Complete and maintain necessary records on Rehab Optima and Casamba, in accordance with professional standards.• Supervise and mentor COTA’s and students with management of patient care.• Test and evaluate neurological and orthopedic patient’s physical and mental abilities, specializing in geriatric care, spinal cord injury and post-operative shoulder to hand upper extremity disorders.• Provide care for patients with dual-diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.• Provide flexible therapy services to best suit facility needs. רוצה לראות פחות

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  Health Team, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - now

  Hospice Home Health Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy hospice care in patient’s residence.• Provide personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support.• Train family and caregivers in management of physical limitations, while cultivating and maintaining a strong patient caregiver relationship.• Recommend home modifications and adaptive equipment needs.

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  Outsource Therapy Group

  Jan 2014 - now

  Home Health Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

  • Provide skilled home health OT services for Medicare and commercial insurance patients.• Train family and caregivers in management of physical limitations to promote functional independence.• Recommend home modification and adaptive equipment needs.• Supervise COTA (certified occupational therapy assistants) patient caseloads.

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  Community Connections with Norma G

  Jan 2016 - now

  Media Marketing / Advertising Sales

  Community Connections with Norma G Radio & Internet TV show features the latest elite medical practices, professional business services and upcoming community events to educate, inspire and empower the lives of its listeners. The show provides a platform for medical professionals, business owners, community activists, charitable organizations and change makers to discuss their specialties and what they bring to the community both locally, nationally and internationally. Show airs Monday's 5-6pm on 95.3 FM & 1470 AM, iHeart app 1470 WNN and live on Facebook at Community Connections with Norma G. רוצה לראות פחות