SARAH DANA
Tacoma
Summary
Determined, empathetic, and service-oriented COTA with one year of experience who creates an advantageous work environment for both colleagues and patients. Knowledgeable and goal oriented HCP who actively pursues improving each patient's physical strength and abilities at home, school, or work. Excellent verbal and written communication, complex problem-solving, and time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
HealthPRO Heritage
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists and rehab team members to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences and needs, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and self-feeding.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Provided continuous empathy and service-oriented practices to increase patient's overall satisfaction and engagement in therapeutic modalities.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence, and long-term success.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase independence.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort, quality of life, and transitions back to previous living environments.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as therabands, weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
Clinical Fieldwork Level IIA/IIB
Murrieta Health & Rehab Center/KENEKS Therapy
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed 640 hours
Air Traffic Controller Journeyman
USAF
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities, limits of function, and personal capacities
- Created various SOAP notes to accurately document treatment sessions and interventions executed
- Collaborated with various HCPs (i.e., Physical Therapists, Neurologists, Speech Language Pathologists, etc.) to develop patient goals, interventions, and client-centered rehabilitative care
- Determined best treatment plans to meet patient objectives for school, work, and home life
- Developed meaningful and purposeful STG/LTG goals for each patient to attain a greater level of independence
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational, and vocational areas
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement
- Utilized critical thinking to determine best plan of action and application of the 'just right challenge' to fit each individual's needs for both one-on-one sessions as well as group therapy sessions.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA05.2022
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2011
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Communication
- Documentation Skills
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- Fine/Gross Motor Skills Development
- Active Listening Skills
- Activity Analysis
- Organization & Time Management
- Empathetic
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Therapeutic Exercise Programming
Awards
- Student of the Month from Pima Medical Institute, 08/2021, 1 out of 19
- Nominated for Early Promotion Program, 2015
- Certificate of Merit, 2014, 1 out of 400
- (Airman) Employee of the Month, 2014, 1 out of 400
Training
Basic Life Support First Aid & CPR Certification, 05/25/2025
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
HealthPRO Heritage
01.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Fieldwork Level IIA/IIB
Murrieta Health & Rehab Center/KENEKS Therapy
01.2022 - 05.2022
Air Traffic Controller Journeyman
USAF
02.2014 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
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