HANNAH RISBY
Occupational Therapist
Summary
An experienced occupational therapist, bringing 12 years of clinical expertise in aged care, specializing in comprehensive assessments and individualised interventions to enhance physical health and cognitive function for geriatric patients. Skilled in equipment prescription, prevention of falls in hospital and medical presentations such as pressure injuries pertinent to the Mental Health Unit for Older Persons. Intrinsically motivated and committed to optimal patient and organisation outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Level 1/2
Mater Mental Health Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Caseload: Mental Health Unit for Older Persons
- Clinical: Knowledge of mental health conditions, including agitated depression & anxiety, & age related medical & surgical conditions, including neurocognitive disorders, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, fractures and injuries related to falls & diabetes, & the effect of these diagnoses & the aging process on function; Provision of standardised OT assessment, including Waterlow pressure injury assessment & the Montreal Cognitive Assessment versions for blind or illiterate patients; Provision of non standardised OT assessment, including behavioural support plans & home visits; Completion of client centred goal setting; Provision of OT treatment, including falls prevention, pressure injury management, physical & cognitive retraining, specialised equipment prescription including wheelchair adaptations, hoists and bariatric mobile commodes; Engaging with clients, families & carers; Liaison with the OT team, multidisciplinary team & with external service providers, via ward meetings, case conferences, intra & inter facility handovers & NDIS meetings; Facilitation of optimal patient outcomes & safe & timely discharge; Management of time with complex geriatric caseloads & competing clinical demands; Acting in accordance with CORE & Excellence.
- Departmental: consultation and support at a district level with the expansion of services at Tamworth, implementation of initiatives including a clinical prioritization tool, facilitation of department training including personal protective equipment competencies, oversight & direct support to OT Assistant role.
Level 3
St Vincent's Public Hospital
4 2017 - 10.2017
- Caseload: Transitional Aged Care (including Case Management)
- Clinical: Knowledge of age related medical & surgical conditions, including falls & dementia, & the effect of these diagnoses & the aging process on function; Provision of standardised OT assessment, including Initial assessment & the Montreal Cognitive Assessment; Provision of non standardised OT assessment, including upper limb, safety in the home & self-care assessments; Completion of client centred goal setting with the Goal Attainment Scale and SMART formats; Provision of OT treatment, including home modifications, pressure injury management, upper limb therapy, physical & cognitive retraining, patient & carer education, & equipment prescription; Engaging with clients, families & carers from a variety of cultural & social backgrounds, including ATSI heritage & homeless clients; Liaison with the OT team, multidisciplinary team & with external service providers, via ward meetings, case conferences, intra & inter facility handovers & Guardianship Tribunal hearings; Facilitation of optimal patient outcomes & safe & timely discharge; Management of time with complex geriatric caseloads & competing clinical demands; Acting in accordance with & promoting the Missions & Values of St Vincent's
- Departmental: Completion of administrative responsibilities, including CHIME recordings; Assisting with Accreditation; Recruitment; Supervision of Community Aide staff and Level 1/2 OTs; Supervision to OT students & medical students; Project leader for CEC QI Delirium Assessment; Commitment to CPD, including Education Committee leader of St Vincent's OT department, attending conferences such as Smart Stroke, & completing training including MHL People Management Skills Program; Adherence to organisational policy & business rules, including mandatory training.
Level 1/2
St Vincent's Public Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Rehabilitation: Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Heart and Lung)
- Clinical: Knowledge of medical & surgical conditions, including amputations & brain injuries, & the effect of these diagnoses & the aging process on function; Provision of standardised OT assessment, including Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment & Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination; Provision of non standardised OT assessment, including neurological & functional cognitive assessment; Completion of client centred goal setting; Provision of OT treatment, including falls prevention programs, wheelchair prescription, & home environment adaptations to cater for amputations; Engaging with clients, families & carers; Liaison with the OT team, multidisciplinary team & with external service providers, via ward meetings, case conferences, intra & inter facility handovers & Guardianship Tribunal hearings; Facilitation of optimal patient outcomes & safe & timely discharge; Management of time with complex & ageing caseloads & competing clinical demands; Acting in accordance with & promoting the Missions & Values of St Vincent's
- Departmental: Completion of administrative responsibilities, Supervision to OT students & medical students; Commitment to CPD, including management of palliative patients and prevention of in patient falls; Adherence to organisational policy & business rules, including mandatory training.
Level 1/2
John Hunter Hospital & Belmont Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Caseload: Acute (General Medicine, Neuomedicine, Stroke, Respiratory, Urology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology & Coronary Care), including cover to Level 3 Geriatric Sub Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Clinical: Knowledge of a variety medical & surgical conditions, including cognitive impairment, falls & end stage disease, & the effect of these diagnoses & the aging process on function; Provision of standardised OT assessment including Motor Assessment Scale & the cognitive screens; Provision of non standardised OT assessment, including neurological screen, functional transfer & mobility assessments; Completion of client centred goal setting; Provision of OT treatment including recommendations for ward management, trial of care, electrical stimulation; Positively engaging with clients, families & carers from a variety of cultural & social backgrounds, for example in the context of squalor or elder abuse; Liaison with the OT team, multidisciplinary team & with external service providers, via ward meetings, case conferences, intra & inter facility handovers & Tribunal hearings; Facilitation of optimal patient outcomes & safe & timely discharge; Management of time with complex caseloads & competing clinical demands; Acting in accordance with CORE & Excellence
- Departmental: Providing supervision to OT students; Completion of administrative responsibilities, including data collection for launch of Electronic Patient Flow Boards; Project leader for QI ‘Independent Living Unit' trial of care, & ‘Fiddle Aprons' geriatric behaviour management; Project member for the Agency for Clinical Innovation's ‘Allies in Dementia Health Care Project' project; Commitment to CPD, including Neuroplasticity by Dr Isobel Hubbard; Electrical Stimulation competencies; & presenting at the Hunter Dementia Alliance Forum – ‘The role of acute OT'.
New Graduate
Royal Newcastle Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Clinical: Acute (Orthopaedic) Rehabilitation (Orthopaedic Geriatric Rehabilitation)
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) -
University of Newcastle
01.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
Clinical Expertise in Older Persons
Commitment to CPD
Research & EBP
Leadership
Critical Reflection
Collaboration & Teamwork
Interpersonal & Communication
Supervision
Time Management
Problem-Solving Abilities
Patient Advocacy
Recognition by Aged Care Services Acting Service Manager
Registrationnumber
OCC0001792014
References
Lauren Cleggett, Level 4 Older Persons PCLI Occupational Therapist, Lauren.Cleggett@health.gov.au
Lucy Haver, District Falls Management and Prevention Coordinator, HSM, Lucy.Haver@health.gov.au
Timeline
Level 1/2
Mater Mental Health Centre
09.2022 - Current
Level 1/2
St Vincent's Public Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2017
Level 1/2
John Hunter Hospital & Belmont Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2017
New Graduate
Royal Newcastle Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) -
University of Newcastle
01.2009 - 12.2012
Level 3
St Vincent's Public Hospital
4 2017 - 10.2017
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