Kristin Underwood
Hartville
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 15 years of experience working with orthopedic rehab individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
Absolute Rehab and Consulting
11.2008 - Current
- Developed personalized home programs for patients to promote continued skill development outside of therapy sessions.
- Promoted professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, seminars, and maintaining currency on industry trends and best practices.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and develop collaborative approaches for optimal care.
- Prioritized patient safety by adhering to proper body mechanics, infection control protocols, and other facility guidelines during all therapy sessions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements within the field of occupational therapy.
- Collaborated with nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
- Used rehab optima and casamba to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Stark State College
Canton, OH12.2005
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Fine motor skills development
- Functional Mobility Training
- Patient and Family Education
- Documentation And Reporting
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair positioning
- Orthopedic Treatment
- Prosthetic Training
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Environmental modification
Accomplishments
- Supervised level I and level II students
- Developed and implemented patient get-up list to improve and maintain current productivity standard.
- Extensive training and education on wheelchair positioning
Timeline
COTA/L
Absolute Rehab and Consulting
11.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Stark State College
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