Karli Bridges
Oklahoma City
Summary
Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with hands-on experience providing occupational therapy services to the pediatric and adult populations. Well-versed in delivering effective occupational therapy services, documenting progress, and adapting treatments to promote successful outcomes. Eagerly seeking a role as an COTA in an acute care, inpatient, or outpatient setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital.
- Assist patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and self-feeding.
- Employ therapeutic techniques to help patients regain essential life skills, improve functional mobility, and adapt to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Maintain exceptional interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integrated Brain Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead therapy sessions with children, guiding them through activities designed to improve fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, dressing skills, feeding therapy, emotional regulation, communication, and other developmental areas.
- Educate and train parents, teachers, and caregivers on strategies to support the child’s development outside of therapy sessions.
Level II Fieldwork Student
OCCC
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Hand Therapy Outpatient OT: Implemented treatment plans for adults recovering from injury or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases. Utilized PAMs during treatment sessions including TENs, paraffin, fluidotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and contrast baths.
- Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit: Assisted pediatric populations recovering from trauma, surgery, and developmental disorders improve functional independence through meaningful activities and occupations in an inpatient setting.
Event Ambassador Lead
TopGolf
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated large corporate events and resolved issues promptly and effectively to meet customer satisfaction.
Paraprofessional
Sterling Public Schools
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated on a team working with children with special needs to help organize their day and communicate with teachers.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
AAS - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2024
BS - Health Sciences
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK01-2019
Skills
- CPR certified
- EPIC documentation
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication
Certification
NBCOT Certification
BLS Certification
Student Occupational Therapy Association
2022-2024
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
OU Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integrated Brain Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
Level II Fieldwork Student
OCCC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Event Ambassador Lead
TopGolf
01.2022 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional
Sterling Public Schools
01.2020 - 08.2021
BS - Health Sciences
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
AAS - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma City Community College