Katherine Koster
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming, and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level OTA position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Caring COTA with extensive experience working with Geriatrics and people of all ages including children populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA-L Consistent 4 Days a Week
National Healthcare Corporation, Nhc
Glasgow, KY
10.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
- Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
- Monitored progress over time and made appropriate modifications to treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment for potential hazards or barriers to independent functioning.
- Attended continuing education courses related to occupational therapy practices and procedures.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Utilized assistive technology devices such as wheelchairs or computer software programs as needed.
COTA-L
HTS Therapy
Edmonton, KY
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans according to the client's needs and goals.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
- Designed and implemented adaptive equipment programs for clients with physical disabilities.
- Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
KIDSPOT Occupational Therapy Assist Student
OTAs
Bowling Green, KY
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Provided direct care to clients, including therapeutic activities and exercises.
- Monitored patients' responses to treatments and reported any changes to the therapist.
- Instructed patients in basic daily living skills, such as grooming and dressing.
- Prepared treatment areas for therapy sessions by setting up equipment.
- Assisted with developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Adapted activities or materials to meet the needs of a variety of patient populations.
- Encouraged clients by providing positive reinforcement for achievements made during therapy sessions.
- Assisted in administering standardized tests that measure physical abilities, motor functioning or cognitive processes.
- Implemented modifications in treatment plans based on changes in patient status or new information obtained from assessments.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
SKYREB Occupational Therapy Assist Student
OTA student
Bowling Green, KY
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsibilities include compassionately assisted medically complex patients, multiple fractures, neurological deficits and injuries, TBI, post-CABG, COPD, and paralysis pts
- Assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Managed daily caseload on a daily basis
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress, and planned reevaluation.
Stephen R. Koster CRNA, MS - Anesthesia Services - Office Manager, CPC Certified Professional Coder
Savannah
03.1998 - 04.2018
- Managed caseloads of 5-25 surgeries per provider per day and financial accounts for the Anesthesia business
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying all coded data accurately reflected services provided
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others
- Used EZ Claim software to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes
- Applied charges and updated patient records by using EZ Claim software
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders
- Used EZ Claim software to input information into a computerized patient record system.
Medical Center of Bowling Green - Surgical Technologist
Bowling Green
08.1990 - 12.2000
- Delivered exemplary assistance and 1st assisted as a member of the heart/trauma team
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Kidspot of Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green
- Followed treatment plan for pediatric patients with diagnosis including but limited to developmental delay, cerebral palsy, nerve injuries, and congenital deformities
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations
- Maintained and promoted a positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercises
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational, and vocational areas
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in the setting of Inpatient rehab and pediatric clinic
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center - Hopkinsville KY
01.2022
Skills
- Computer skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Responsible
- Collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Analytical skills
- Cultural awareness
- Microsoft Office
- Compassion
- Organization and Time management
- Good listening skills
- Team building skills
- Geriatric Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient and Family Education
- Pediatric Care
- Progress Monitoring
- Therapy planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Occupational Therapy
- Reliability
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Patient Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Patient Care Standards
- Problem-Solving
- Progress Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Professional Demeanor
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder in Medical Coding & Billing, 07/2008 - 12/2013
- Surgical Technologist Technical School Diploma, 08/1989
- Occupational Therapy Assissted-Licensed 05/2022 - present
Affiliations
Avid golfer and deeply committed to family, friends, and my church.
REFERENCES:
- Jennifer Alvarez COTA/L (931) 538-0978 jenlyn19@gmail.com
- Chelsea Bartley OTR/L (270) 670-4576 Chelsea.mcalpin@gmail.com
- Nicole Clark PT/L (270) 202-9266 cnc1488@gmail.com
- Eric Hicks PhD, MS, OTR/L USAHS (352) 246-9578 ehicks@usa.edu
Timeline
COTA-L Consistent 4 Days a Week
National Healthcare Corporation, Nhc
10.2022 - Current
COTA-L
HTS Therapy
10.2022 - 10.2023
KIDSPOT Occupational Therapy Assist Student
OTAs
01.2022 - 02.2022
SKYREB Occupational Therapy Assist Student
OTA student
10.2021 - 12.2021
Stephen R. Koster CRNA, MS - Anesthesia Services - Office Manager, CPC Certified Professional Coder
03.1998 - 04.2018
Medical Center of Bowling Green - Surgical Technologist
08.1990 - 12.2000
Kidspot of Bowling Green, KY
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center - Hopkinsville KY
- Certified Professional Coder in Medical Coding & Billing, 07/2008 - 12/2013
- Surgical Technologist Technical School Diploma, 08/1989
- Occupational Therapy Assissted-Licensed 05/2022 - present
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