RYLEE RAMSEY
Riverton,WY
Summary
Dynamic occupational therapy assistant with proven expertise in pediatric support and effective communication. Recognized for enhancing children's independence through tailored therapeutic techniques and collaborative teamwork. Committed to fostering positive relationships while demonstrating adaptability and reliability in diverse environments.
Highly driven and patient in facilitating optimal outcomes for clients, bringing wealth of collaboration and empathy to every interaction. Adept at creating personalized therapeutic plans that enhance client engagement, leveraging strong communication and persuasive skills to motivate and support individuals through their recovery journey. Committed to fostering supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring each client feels valued and understood. Consistently applies in- depth knowledge of occupational therapy principles to deliver effective and compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA-L
Teton Therapy
Riverton, WY
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in daily living activities, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises, enhancing engagement and adherence to prescribed routines.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes, ensuring accuracy in reporting for care adjustments.
- Supported therapy sessions by preparing equipment and maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- Enhanced operational efficiencies by streamlining documentation processes within electronic health record systems.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, regulations as well as compliance with state licensing requirements for COTALs.
- Utilized effective communication skills to present recommendations to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a clear and concise manner.
COTA
Children's Resource Center
Powell, WY
01.2023 - Current
- Actively engage in a team approach with therapists, parents, teachers, and classroom assistants to serve children.
- Document treatment notes.
- I teach children skills and techniques required for participation in self-care, play and learning tasks and monitors individual's progress.
- I select constructive activities suited to child's physical capacity, developmental level and interest to improve individual's independence with everyday activities and assist in restoration of functions.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Project Firstline
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed effective communication skills to efficiently train individuals during interventions.
- Practiced responsibility by scheduling training, administering the information provided, and maintaining a payroll.
- Collaborate with various populations and educate them on multiple infection prevention trainings.
- Evaluate situations in preparation for potential risks and solutions including anything that would affect liability.
- Maintain confidentiality by following appropriate office procedures and securing personal information.
Food preparation/Catering
Hickory Street Catering
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Established collaborative skills and ability to attend to customers' needs.
- Responsibility in providing appropriate food to correct customers, cleaning up after making meals, cleaning and disinfecting responsibility, and restock.
- Evaluating situations.
- Communication with staff and other employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Health Science
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE, US08-2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant A.S. - Occupational Therapy
Casper College
Casper, WY10-2022
Associate - Health Science
Casper College
US05-2022
Skills
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Pediatric support
- Therapeutic techniques
- Client education
- Sensory integration
- Activity analysis
- Home modification
- Creativity in treatment
- Neurological disorders
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Time management abilities
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Fine motor skills development
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Documentation and reporting
- Adaptive equipment
- Patient relations
Certification
- CPR BLS, American Heart Association, 2022
- Equine Assisted Therapy, Casper College, 2022
Timeline
COTA-L
Teton Therapy
08.2025 - Current
COTA
Children's Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
Project Firstline
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
Food preparation/Catering
Hickory Street Catering
05.2020 - 08.2020
Associate - Health Science
Casper College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Health Science
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Occupational Therapy Assistant A.S. - Occupational Therapy
Casper College
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
- Wyoming Behavioral Institute, Mental Health Services, 815
- Children's Resource Center, Pediatric/Educational Services
- IREACH, Developmental Disability Services
- The Arc, Developmental Disability Services
- Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Geriatric Rehabilitation Services
- Rocky Mountain Therapy, Physical Disability Services
- Advancing Abilities, Developmental Disability Services