KARA Liu
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hello, my name is Kara Liu. I’m an advance level COTA/L with at least 8 years of experience in the geriatric, nuero and orthopedic population. I’m always willing to take on new and challenging tasks to help develop and strengthen my clinical skills in the OT profession. Enthusiastic team player with strong caring and interpersonal skills for proficient patient handling. Strong background knowledge in different documentation systems including, Net Health, Rehab Optima, Point Click Care and Matrix. Outside of my profession I recently became a new mom, I love staying active and taking time out for self care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
University Care Center
San Diego, CA
02.2017 - Current
- Participated in and supported departmental programs such as CNA training regarding patient handling and proper body mechanics to prevent risk of injury.
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
- Treated patients to improve functional performance towards independence, in order for pt to regain back prior level of function post trauma.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Clinical Instructor
Grossmont College
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
Clinical Instructor
St Katherine’s
Irvine, CA
03.2022 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.2021
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06.2015
References
Daniel Reed Director of Rehab (954) 303-7554
Carla Hill Regional District Manager PLUM Health Care Corp (619) 977-1814
Joyce Fryes Academic Field Work Coordinator
(619)-792-3500
Additional Information
- Conversational in Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
St Katherine’s
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Grossmont College
01.2018 - Current
COTA/L
University Care Center
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Point Loma Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Grossmont College