Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Juanita Bergmann

Navarre,FL

Summary

Dynamic COTA with extensive experience at Medpro and Venture adept in adaptive equipment expertise and exceptional in fostering patient relations. Proven track record in implementing comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient independence, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Skilled in geriatric care and therapeutic techniques, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and achieving significant progress in patient recovery. I have been in the field since 2014.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COTA

Venture
11.2011 - 05.2024
  • Assisted OTs with implementing 8 to 12 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Collaborated with several-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
  • Collaborated with several-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
  • Collaborated with several-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.

COTA

Medpro
04.2009 - 11.2011

Held several COTA positions in SNFS throughout Florida. Expected to go in and take on full caseload day 1 in a new facility.

  • Assisted OTs with implementing 8 to 12 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
  • Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
  • Collaborated with several-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.

Education

Associate of Science -

Apollo College
Tuscon Az

Skills

  • Creativity in treatment
  • Adaptive equipment expertise
  • Wheelchair seating evaluation
  • Activity analysis
  • Geriatric care
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Fine motor skills
  • Home modification
  • Sensory integration
  • Gross motor skills
  • Progress monitoring
  • Patient relations
  • Client education
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Orthopedic care
  • Stroke recovery assistance
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation strategies
  • Orthotic fitting
  • Neurological disorders
  • Therapy delivery
  • Outcome documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Equipment sanitizing
  • CPR/AED
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Patient education
  • Relationship building
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient care planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Manual dexterity

Accomplishments

  • Achieved pain mgmt through effectively helping with Modalities.
  • Collaborated with team to in the development of group acts.
  • Supervised team of 6 staff member
  • Set group and out patient therapy setting inside SNF

Certification

  • Advanced Autism Spectrum Disorders Practice Certificate – AOTA.
  • School Systems Entry-Level Certificate – AOTA.
  • Dementia Care Specialist Certification – Crisis Prevention Institute.
  • Sensory Integration Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (SICOTA) - University of Southern California/Western Psychological Services.
  • Fall Prevention Specialist Certification– Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC.
  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialization for OTAs– American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association.
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate – AOTA.
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (NDT-COTA) - NDT Association.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST)– Brain Injury Association of America.
  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (varies by state) - Fl Regulatory Board.
  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (varies by state) - FL Regulatory Board.
  • Modalities Certified
  • Bowel and Bladder certification using estim

Timeline

COTA

Venture
11.2011 - 05.2024

COTA

Medpro
04.2009 - 11.2011

Associate of Science -

Apollo College
Juanita Bergmann