Loren Overton
Atkins,AR
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 8 years of experience working with individuals in the elderly and geriatric population. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop ADL skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing novel or advancing health and physical needs and deficits. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Friendship Community Care Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to improve patient's conditions through targeted therapeutic activities.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes to ensure effective therapy delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on therapy techniques to promote independence and improve daily living skills.
- Utilized adaptive equipment and technology to facilitate patient engagement in activities of daily living.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated families and caregivers on home adaptation strategies to support patient needs and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes with application of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
08.2015 - Current
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Assisted patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability, and improve overall quality of life, for 10 years.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings for 8 years.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Direct Service Professional
Friendship Community Care
12.2010 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to consumers in their home and community setting.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning and plan of care.
- Assisted consumers with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness, while encouraging overall independence in home and community settings.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged and supported consumers to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Guided consumers to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported consumers with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal grooming care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and consumer-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with consumer and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12-2013
Associate of Arts - General Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12-2011
Skills
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Exercise Administration with Therapeutic Exercise and HEP training
- Therapist Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Coordination and Balance
- Adaptive Equipment
- Creative Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Care and Clinical Team Collaboration
- Discharge Recommendations
Certification
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. from 4/15/2015 to present.
Licensed COTA in the state of Arkansas - 2015 to Present
Fieldwork Experience
- McMasters Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc 8 weeks/Level 2 Adults – 2014
- Friendship Pediatrics Services 8 weeks/Level 2 Pediatric – 2014
- Arkansas Pediatric Therapy 1 week/Level 1 Pediatric – 2014
- Ozark Health and Medical 1 week/Level 1 Adults 2013
- Kids First Pediatrics, Bachelor's related fieldwork, 15 weeks 2013
References
Kenley Forga
Occupational Therapist, Supervising OT with Incite Rehab
(501) 620-9183
Haley Edwards
Physical Therapy Assistant, Director of Rehab with Incite Rehab
(479) 970-9751
Carlee Martin
Physical Therapy Assistant, Director of Rehab with Incite Rehab
(479) 970-5702
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Friendship Community Care Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
08.2015 - Current
Direct Service Professional
Friendship Community Care
12.2010 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Arkansas Tech University