Carrie Ungs
FAYETTEVILLE,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in patient-centered care and therapeutic exercise programming. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices and enhance patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and effective documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated patient rehabilitation through personalized treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to assess patient progress and adjust care strategies.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient interaction and therapy application.
- Developed training materials for staff development focused on contemporary occupational therapy methods.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in human performance enhancing settings.
- Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering supportive community environment for patient recovery.
- Assisted in implementing evidence-based practices to optimize patient care efficiency.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy in patient records management.
- Led workshops on adaptive equipment usage to improve daily living activities for patients.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Improved patient outcomes with application of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2017
Skills
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group therapy facilitation
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cognitive retraining
- Range of motion improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Mental health support
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Patient-centered care
Accomplishments
Served Honorably for 14 years on Active Duty, while maintaining skills and competency aligned with Occupational Therapy practices.
Certification
Active NBCOT Certification since March 2019
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
01.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of The Incarnate Word