Laurie Swart
Red Hook,New York
Summary
Caring COTA with 30 years experience working in Sub Acute Rehab population 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. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA
Ferncliff Nursing Home
Rhinebeck , NY
05.2023 - 03.2024
COTA
Thompson House Nursing Home
Rhinebeck , NY
05.1994 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Provided education about available community resources that could benefit the client's quality of life.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Encouraged clients to work towards independence through self-care skills training.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive technology devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, orthotics and prosthetics.
- Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of practice in the delivery of OT services.
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
- Participated in and supported in-service education and other departmental programs.
- Assisted occupational therapist in evaluation of patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05-1994
Skills
- Adaptability
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Care Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Therapy Planning
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Team Building
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Group Activities
- Electronic Charting ( Net Health, Matrix, Cerner, Wellsky)
- Client Education
- Reliability
Certification
- License # 003140-01
- Certification # 995251
REFERENCES
- Gabby Smith - OTR (518) 567-8505 - gabbysyryi@gmail.com
- Christine Putnam-Coniguliaro - OTR (315) 520-3214 - Cconiguliaro@icloud.com
Timeline
COTA
Ferncliff Nursing Home
05.2023 - 03.2024
COTA
Thompson House Nursing Home
05.1994 - 04.2023
Associate of Science -
Maria College of Albany
- License # 003140-01
- Certification # 995251
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