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Trudie Read-Rockwell

San Francisco

Summary

Experienced professional with a robust background in occupational therapy and assistive technology. Known for effective team leadership, developing individualized client plans, and optimizing patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to driving improvements in client outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistive Technology Professional

National Seating & Mobility
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed client needs to recommend appropriate assistive technology solutions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans for clients.
  • Provided training and support for clients on using assistive devices effectively.
  • Conducted demonstrations of assistive technology products to enhance client understanding.

School Based Occupational Therapist

Tilly Therapy
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted assessments to identify student needs and create tailored therapy plans.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance students' fine motor skills and daily living activities.

Service Unit Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Led team to enhance departmental efficiency through process optimization and workflow management.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and care delivery standards.

Occupational Therapist

Sutter Health- Care At Home
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and educated patients and their care team to optimize patient care strategies.

Facility Rehab Director

Affirma Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed interdisciplinary teams to foster collaboration and optimize patient care strategies.

Principal Consultant

Rona Consulting Group
04.2014 - 2016

· Partnered with healthcare leaders to coach them through the five phases of Lean transformation in order to create a new leadership core, capable of establishing and deploying a vision of culture change.

Director of Ambulatory Services

Virginia Mason Medical Center
02.2010 - 03.2014
  • Directed the business, technical and support activities of a large, multi-specialty medical center that included pediatrics, family medicine and specialty services of asthma/ allergy/ immunology and dermatology.

Lean Specialist

Virginia Mason Medical Center
03.2008 - 02.2010

· Achieved certification as a Leader for Organizational Lean Implementation in order to collaborate with executive leadership in strategic planning for Lean implementation and process improvement workshops to achieve reductions in lead times and defects, and increases in patient and staff satisfaction.

Occupational Therapist

Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2005 - 03.2008
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.

Clinical Education Specialist

VariLite/ Cascade Designs
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • Bridged the gap between engineering and end-user care by educating healthcare professionals and sales reps on complex seating, postural management, and mobility solutions with a focus on pressure distribution.

Clinical Education Specialist

Bodypoint Designs
09.2001 - 08.2003
  • Bridged the gap between engineering and end-user care by educating healthcare professionals and sales reps on complex seating, postural management, and mobility solutions.

Lead Therapist

Aegis Therapies
01.1999 - 09.2001
  • Led therapeutic teams in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

Travel Occupational Therapist

Healthcare Everywhere, Inc
09.1996 - 12.1998

· Provided Occupational Therapy services in a variety of settings on short-term basis across North America.

Occupational Therapist

Northampton NHS Trust
09.1994 - 09.1996

· Inner city acute care facility with satellite locations in the community.

Education

MBA -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2016

Assistive Technology Professional -

RESNA
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Oxford-Brookes University
Oxford, UK
07-1994

Skills

  • Adaptive equipment expertise
  • Special education collaboration
  • Universal design principles
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Assistive Technology Professional

National Seating & Mobility
08.2024 - Current

School Based Occupational Therapist

Tilly Therapy
10.2023 - 07.2024

Service Unit Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 09.2023

Occupational Therapist

Sutter Health- Care At Home
08.2017 - 11.2020

Facility Rehab Director

Affirma Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 08.2017

Principal Consultant

Rona Consulting Group
04.2014 - 2016

Director of Ambulatory Services

Virginia Mason Medical Center
02.2010 - 03.2014

Lean Specialist

Virginia Mason Medical Center
03.2008 - 02.2010

Occupational Therapist

Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2005 - 03.2008

Clinical Education Specialist

VariLite/ Cascade Designs
08.2003 - 07.2005

Clinical Education Specialist

Bodypoint Designs
09.2001 - 08.2003

Lead Therapist

Aegis Therapies
01.1999 - 09.2001

Travel Occupational Therapist

Healthcare Everywhere, Inc
09.1996 - 12.1998

Occupational Therapist

Northampton NHS Trust
09.1994 - 09.1996

Assistive Technology Professional -

RESNA

MBA -

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Oxford-Brookes University
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