Skilled COTA-L with expertise in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and care coordination. Proven track record in enhancing patient mobility and fostering independence through individualized care plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Millennium Therapy
West Des Moines, Iowa
02.2018 - Current
Provide OT services in home health setting as well as SNF, ICF, assisted living and outpatient clinic
Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility and function.
Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
Assisted patients in daily activities to promote independence and confidence.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care.
Documented patient progress and updated supervising therapists to facilitate continuity of care.
Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
Trained new staff on therapy techniques and equipment to enhance team competency.
Maintained accurate service records, including progress notes and evaluation forms, to ensure compliance and support patient care.
COTA-L
Oak Hill Rehab
Hampton, Iowa
01.2000 - 03.2018
Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and function.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
Documented patient progress and communicated updates to supervising therapists.
Maintained accurate records of all services provided including progress notes, daily logs, evaluation forms.
COTA-L
Care Initiatives
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2003 - 03.2009
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and function.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Documented patient progress and communicated updates to supervising therapists.
Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
COTA-L
Stanton Therapy
Denver, Iowa
09.1999 - 11.2003
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and function.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Documented patient progress and communicated updates to supervising therapists.
Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
COTA-L
Harmony House Healthcare
Waterloo, IA
08.1999 - 02.2002
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and function.
Assisted patients in daily activities to promote independence and confidence.
Trained new staff on therapy techniques and equipment usage.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kirwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
05-1999
Skills
Therapeutic interventions
Patient assessment
Patient care coordination
Care coordination
Home health experience
Geriatric care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Therapy equipment
Adaptive equipment
Environmental adaptations
Family education
Problem solving
Certification
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Timeline
COTA-L
Millennium Therapy
02.2018 - Current
COTA-L
Care Initiatives
11.2003 - 03.2009
COTA-L
Oak Hill Rehab
01.2000 - 03.2018
COTA-L
Stanton Therapy
09.1999 - 11.2003
COTA-L
Harmony House Healthcare
08.1999 - 02.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant