Ashley Wilkins
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Dynamic COTA with a proven track record at Enhabit Homehealth & Hospice, specializing in fine motor skills development and patient-centered care. Adept at implementing personalized treatment plans and fostering collaborative teamwork, enhancing rehabilitation outcomes and patient independence. Committed to safety protocols and effective communication, ensuring optimal therapy experiences.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Enhabit Homehealth & Hospice
Rutherfordton, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and therapy techniques.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
COTA-L
Heritage Healthcare
Forest City, NC
2013 - 2017
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients under supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Provided support during therapy sessions, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
- Adapted therapeutic interventions based on patients' evolving needs and responses.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and share best practices for care delivery.
- Prioritized patient safety by adhering to proper body mechanics, infection control protocols, and other facility guidelines during all therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College
Greenville, SC07-2013
Skills
Fine motor skills development
Fall prevention strategies
Activity analysis
Collaborative teamwork
Functional mobility training
Schedule management
Geriatric rehabilitation
Range of motion improvement
Home modification planning
Therapeutic exercise programming
Adaptive equipment expertise
Social skills development
Upper extremity strengthening
Feeding intervention
Schedule coordination
Patient-centered care
Appointment scheduling
Time management
Reliability
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective communication
Safety protocols
Geriatric care
Relationship building
Certification
Im currently certified in North Carolina and South Carolina
Timeline
COTA
Enhabit Homehealth & Hospice
07.2022 - Current
COTA-L
Heritage Healthcare
2013 - 2017
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College