Michelle Wyre
Stroud,OK
Summary
Adaptable Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a steady record of supporting treatment plans, daily living activities, and direct patient care. Strong in clinical documentation and patient education, with a focus on teamwork, compliance, and helping patients build independence and recovery goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA PRN
Cohesive Staffing SolutionsS
Shawnee, Oklahoma
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted occupational therapists with patient treatment plans and daily therapy sessions.
- Prepared adaptive equipment and treatment areas for client rehabilitation activities.
- Documented therapy notes and progress updates in clinical records.
- Guided patients through exercises, self-care tasks, and mobility routines.
- Educated patients on home programs, safety practices, and daily living techniques.
- Maintained clean, organized therapy spaces and sanitized equipment between sessions.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming, and dressing.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
Rehabilitation Manager
Cohesive Staffing Solutions
Shawnee, Oklahoma
09.2019 - 03.2026
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Assisted therapists with treatment plans and daily patient care routines.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Communicated patient needs to care teams and staffing coordinators.
- Taught patients and families about conditions and exercises.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement during therapy sessions while motivating clients towards achieving their goals.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Drumright Regional Memorial Hospital
Drumright, Oklahoma
2015 - 09.2019
- Supported occupational therapists with patient treatment plans in rehabilitation setting.
- Guided patients through therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
- Assisted with transfers, positioning, and mobility support during therapy.
- Educated patients on home exercises and safe task techniques.
- Documented patient care notes and progress records in clinical charts.
- Prepared treatment rooms, equipment, and adaptive devices for sessions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Prague Regional Memorial Hospital
Prague, Oklahoma
2014 - 2018
- Collaborated with therapists to implement and adjust individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans in rehabilitation setting.
- Support patients in mobility and personal care routines to promote recovery.
- Facilitated patient engagement in daily living tasks, promoting greater independence.
- Engaged in regular communication with healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment adjustments.
COTA
Prohab Therapy Specialists
Madill, Oklahoma
2010 - 2015
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement patient treatment plans in rehabilitation setting.
- Guided patients through therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
- Documented patient responses and communicated changes to supervising therapist to inform treatment adjustments.
- Tracked patient responses and relayed significant changes to supervising therapist for ongoing evaluation.
- Prepared treatment environments to ensure safety and functionality for effective therapy., equipment, and adaptive devices for sessions.
- Organized treatment rooms by cleaning and setting up equipment for patient use., equipment, and adaptive devices for sessions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - OTA
TCC
Tulsa, OK05-2008
Associate of Science - General
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK12-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
- Daily living activities
- Upper strengthening
- Exercise programming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptive equipment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- NBCOT
Timeline
COTA PRN
Cohesive Staffing SolutionsS
03.2026 - Current
Rehabilitation Manager
Cohesive Staffing Solutions
09.2019 - 03.2026
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Drumright Regional Memorial Hospital
2015 - 09.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Prague Regional Memorial Hospital
2014 - 2018
COTA
Prohab Therapy Specialists
2010 - 2015
Associate of Applied Science - OTA
TCC
Associate of Science - General
Seminole State College