Diana Moran
Derry,NH
Summary
Clinically trained COTA skilled in assisting patients and clinicians as well as performing variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Experience in setting appointments, answering patient questions, managing patient accounts, electronically documenting detailed progress of patients with accuracy and maintaining office inventory efficiently. Easily multi-tasks in fast-paced environments with excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
Neurodevelopmental Institute of New Hampshire
Hooksett, NH
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided including progress notes, daily logs, evaluation forms.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Treated patients to improve fine motor and movement skills.
COTA/L
Lighthouse School Inc.
Chelmsford, MA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Provided support to special needs department and students.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
COTA-L
Reliant Rehabilitation Services
Danvers, MA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.
- Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
COTA/L
Alternative Home Health Care
Methuen, MA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living in the home.
COTA/L
AccentCare
Westford, MA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living in the home.
COTA/L
Fusion Rehab Services
North Reading, MA
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Worked closely with patients during physical therapy sessions to promote better function and lessen discomfort.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to discuss appropriate treatment plans.
COTA/L
Encore Rehabilitation Services
Somerville, MA
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
COTA/L
Genesis HealthCare
Wakefield, MA
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Worked closely with patients during physical therapy sessions to promote better function and lessen discomfort.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MABachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Clinical team collaboration
- Patient care standards
- Patient reception
- Patient care planning
- Problem resolution
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention training (CPI)
- CPR Certified
Previous Early Work Experience
Early work experience includes Administrative Office positions for 5 years.
Timeline
COTA/L
Neurodevelopmental Institute of New Hampshire
01.2024 - Current
COTA/L
Lighthouse School Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2023
COTA-L
Reliant Rehabilitation Services
01.2022 - 12.2022
COTA/L
Alternative Home Health Care
11.2021 - 01.2022
COTA/L
AccentCare
07.2021 - 11.2021
COTA/L
Fusion Rehab Services
11.2017 - 03.2020
COTA/L
Encore Rehabilitation Services
11.2016 - 10.2017
COTA/L
Genesis HealthCare
11.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Shore Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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