Tara Kadunce
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Personable COTA/L committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, monitoring patient progress, and creating/implementing home exercise programs. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming, dressing, and bathing. Proficient in educating patients on use of adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, proper body mechanics, and safety while performing self care and functional mobility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
- Implemented and modified interventions to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Conducted training with medical and adaptive equipment to train patients in proper use of equipment.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Collaborated with physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in transitional care, assisted/independent living, and memory care settings.
COTA/L
Functional Pathways
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05.2019
Skills
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Patient Progress Monitoring
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Patient Care Standards
- PPE Use
- Documentation and Education Leadership
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Modalities Certification E stim and ultrasound?
Timeline
COTA/L
Blount Memorial Total Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
COTA/L
Functional Pathways
02.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Roane State Community College
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