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Ivy Young

Blanchester,OH

Summary

Driven COTA/L with over 3.5 years of experience providing patient-centered care, working with aging populations to promote health and independence. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA/L

Broad River Rehab
Blanchester, OH
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient performance, and the ability to return to a prior level of functioning at the time of discharge, with community supports available as needed.
  • Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals and families to discuss patient progress, plan for future treatments, and discharge.
  • Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues with adaptions and gradations as needed to maximize patient progress and success.
  • Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
  • Provided individualized and group interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
  • Monitored progress over time and made appropriate modifications to treatment plans accordingly.
  • Utilized effective communication skills while presenting recommendations for patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals in a clear and concise manner.
  • Completion of daily documentation describing patient progress, and the need for the continuation of skilled OT services.

COTA/L

Carespring
Cincinnati, OH
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Similar responsibilities as listed above, as both are skilled nursing facilities.
  • Completion of weekly progress notes completed as needed for the caseload to document patient progress and justification for the continuation of skilled OT services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH
07-2021

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Documentation management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
  • Implementation of creative, client-centered interventions
  • Attention to detail

References

  • Jessica Latham - Former co-worker and current school-based COTA - (937)779-6978
  • Teri Davis, OTR/L - Former co-worker at Carespring - (513) 702-2782
  • Megan Miller, PTA - Former co-worker at Carespring involved in interdisciplinary team - (513) 633-0408

Timeline

COTA/L

Broad River Rehab
06.2024 - Current

COTA/L

Carespring
10.2021 - 06.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College