Kristen Lee
Charlestown,RI
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.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 12 years of experience working with geriatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
CareLink RI
East Providence, RI
12.2014 - Current
- Served as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system by communicating their needs effectively with other professionals involved in their care plan.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
COTA/L
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Franklin, NH
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Provided ongoing support to patients during their recovery journey by addressing any concerns or barriers they may face during the rehabilitation process.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, regulations as well as compliance with state licensing requirements for COTALs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and develop collaborative approaches for optimal care.
Education
Associate Of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI12.2012
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Activity analysis
- Patient and Family Education
- Geriatric Care
- Sensory integration techniques
- Documentation And Reporting
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Cognitive Retraining
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Assistive technology use
- Wheelchair positioning
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Environmental modification
- Patient Relations
- Client Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Patient care planning
- Excellent organization skills
- Team leader experience
Timeline
COTA/L
CareLink RI
12.2014 - Current
COTA/L
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
05.2013 - 12.2014
Associate Of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
New England Institute of Technology