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Tammy Trahern

Higginsville,MO

Summary

Dynamic COTA-L with extensive experience at HCA LRHC Rehab, adept at patient assessment and treatment planning. Successfully enhanced functional independence through tailored therapeutic activities and adaptive equipment. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and quality of life improvements. Certified in CPR/AED, committed to ongoing professional development. Solid background in providing patient-centered care and facilitating recovery processes. Strengths include robust knowledge of therapeutic activities, good communication skills, and ability to adapt treatments according to patients' needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA-L

HCA LRHC Rehab/Hospital
Lexington , MO
11.2021 - Current
  • Monitored progress over time and made appropriate modifications to treatment plans accordingly.
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
  • Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
  • Coordinated transition planning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back into the community setting.
  • Treated patients to improve fine motor and movement skills.

COTA-L

Meyer Care Center/John Knox Village East
Higginsville , MO
01.2019 - Current
  • Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
  • Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
  • Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
  • Treated patients to improve fine motor and movement skills.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to occupational therapy practices and procedures.

COTA-L

Shirkeys Rehabilitation
Richmond , MO
03.2015 - 01.2019
  • Same job duties as current full time employment

COTA-L

LRHC Rehab
Lexington , MO
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in designing program for pediatric out patient services
  • Marketing provided to Doctors of services provided for all disciplines at the clinic
  • Assisted in designing treatment plans with OTR

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
12-2011

Associate of Arts - General Education

State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
12-2011

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Case collaboration
  • Fine motor development
  • Environmental modification
  • Pediatric care
  • Sensory integration
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Functional mobility training
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Cognitive retraining
  • Patient and family education

Timeline

COTA-L

HCA LRHC Rehab/Hospital
11.2021 - Current

COTA-L

Meyer Care Center/John Knox Village East
01.2019 - Current

COTA-L

Shirkeys Rehabilitation
03.2015 - 01.2019

COTA-L

LRHC Rehab
03.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

State Fair Community College

Associate of Arts - General Education

State Fair Community College
Tammy Trahern