KayAnn Cruz
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Dynamic COTA with proven expertise in stroke recovery and exceptional adaptability, honed at Vibra Healthcare and other notable institutions. Excelled in facilitating patient rehabilitation through innovative treatment and neuro re-education, achieving significant improvements in patient independence. Renowned for unparalleled teamwork and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and patient progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Vibra Healthcare - Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Assist patients in acute Inpatient and Outpatient setting to rehab after a Neurological event or Orthopedic Injury.
Facilitate independent in Activities of Daily Living, dynamic standing balance and core stability in order to return to patient’s daily lives.
Provide Neuromuscular Re-education techniques to increase neuro plasticity and healing.
COTA
Plum Healthcare Group
06.2007 - 10.2018
Provided Occupational Therapy focusing in ADL retraining, strengthening and contracture management.
Evaluated necessity of hand splints, ordering and fabrication.
LT Rehab and Associates
Larry Silcock
09.2003 - 06.2007
Provided school based therapy to contracted districts such as East Valley Selpa, Fontana, and private schools for severe Autism- Keystone Riverside.
Ran a sensory integration unit and was trained in Handwriting without Tears.
Provided assistance in adaptive techniques consultations and maintenance.
Education
Associate Of Science - Anatomy And Physiology
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05.2022
Associates - Occupational Therapy
Lona Linda University
Loma Linda, CA05.2005
Skills
- Creativity in treatment
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Activity analysis
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Neurological disorders
- CPR/AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
COTA
Vibra Healthcare - Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - Current
COTA
Plum Healthcare Group
06.2007 - 10.2018
LT Rehab and Associates
Larry Silcock
09.2003 - 06.2007
Associate Of Science - Anatomy And Physiology
Crafton Hills College
Associates - Occupational Therapy
Lona Linda University
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