Karla Dunphy
Putnam,CT
Summary
Dynamic COTA with a proven track record at Day Kimball Healthcare at Home, excelling in patient care planning and effective communication. Leveraged creativity in treatment and adaptive equipment expertise to enhance patient independence, achieving significant improvements in functional abilities. Committed to fostering supportive environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Day Kimball Healthcare at Home
N. Grosvenordale
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement individualized treatment plans.
- Supported therapeutic activities to improve patients' functional abilities and independence.
- Engaged in ongoing training to learn best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation to enhance rehabilitation processes.
- Observed patients during sessions, providing feedback for adjustments in therapy techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment modifications.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery and engagement.
- Assisted OTs with implementing Number individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Collaborated with Number-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Used Software to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
- Increased patient safety by addressing environmental factors within homes and facilities that could pose potential risks or barriers.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate care and clear communication about treatment objectives.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges faced by individuals during their rehabilitation process.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient progress.
Education
Associates - Occupational Therapy
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06.2022
Skills
- Creativity in treatment
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Wheelchair seating evaluation
- Activity analysis
- Geriatric care
- Fine motor skills
- Home modification
- Gross motor skills
- Client education
- Group therapy facilitation
- Orthopedic care
- Stroke recovery assistance
- CPR/AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care planning
- Documentation skills
- Safety protocols
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
COTA
Day Kimball Healthcare at Home
08.2015 - Current
Associates - Occupational Therapy
Quinsigamond Community College