COTA/L

Melissa Lyon

**** * ********* **** *****, IL ****0

***********@*******.*** 865-***-****

Profile

Dedicated, energetic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 15 years experience providing top-tier treatment to patients of all ages, with particular emphasis on pediatrics and geriatrics.

* Expert in medical model and school-based model occupational therapy, with experience in skilled nursing homes, inpatient therapy, schools and outpatient centers.

*Creative, resourceful planner with proven ability to manage large caseload and ensure each patient receives maximum recommended treatment without sacrificing quality of care.

* Nurturing communicator with demonstrated skill in relating to patients, encouraging them to overcome resistance and obstacles, and helping them achieve progress in treatment.

Experience

ADVANCED THERAPY SOLUTIONS 2017-PRESENT ( CONTRACT COMPANY FOR GENERATIONS AT NEIGHBORS, BYRON, IL) SAME SNF, DIFFERENT CONTRACT COMPANY

Dedicated team member to the occupational therapy department providing effective treatment for up to 11 patients per day. Provided occupational therapy for a wide variety of patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Diagnosis including, orthopedic, dementia, general debility and neuro based deficits.

*Attended daily manager meetings to share information pertaining to residents and reported information back to staff in absence of director.

*Assisted in minute management meetings for insurance patients in absence of director of rehabilitation.

Melissa L Lyon

865-***-**** ***********@*******.*** 4324 E Ridgeview Lane Byron, IL 61010

* Provided on a daily basis, creative treatment for patients in Occupational Therapy

* Completed in a timely manor while maintaining productivity daily and weekly progress notes.

GENESIS THERAPIES 2016-(CONTRACT COMPANY FOR GENERATION AT NEIGHBORS, BYRON, IL )

Dedicated team member to the occupational therapy department providing effective treatment for up to 11 patients per day. Provided occupational therapy for a wide variety of patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Diagnosis include, orthopedic, dementia, general debility and neuro based deficits.

*Attended daily manager meetings to share information pertaining to residents and reported information back to staff in absence of director.

*Assisted in minute management meetings for insurance patients in absence of director of rehabilitation.

* Provided on a daily basis, creative treatment for patients in Occupational Therapy

* Completed in a timely manor while maintaining productivity daily and weekly progress notes.

AEGIS THERAPIES, CHARLOTTE, NC - 2013- 2016

Interregnal team member to the occupational therapy department providing effective treatment for up to 10 patients daily. Provided occupational therapy for a wide variety of diagnosis including, debility, orthopedic and treatment for patients on the dementia unit. Daily notes, interim notes, and daily discussion with team members completed.

* Assisted Director of Rehabilitation with daily scheduling of patients for staff members.

* Attended daily manager meetings to share information pertaining to residents and reported information back to staff in absence of the director.

* Assisted in minute management of each Part An and Managed Rug based patients in absence of Director of Rehabilitation

* Reported to Director of Nursing and Administrator in absence of Director of Rehabilitation.

* Provided on a daily basis, creative treatment for patients in Occupational Therapy Department.

* Completed multiple Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork assignments, managing and being a mentor for countless Occupational Therapy Assistant students. REHAB CARE, LOUDON, TN 2011-2013

Conducted occupational therapy sessions for up to 12 patients on a regular basis in a skilled nursing setting. Treated patients with multiple diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological deficits, general debility, amputated limbs and dementia.

* Completed daily documentation in a timely amor while maintaining current productivity

* Attended d/c meetings pertaining to patients.

* Collaborated with various members of the entire team for each patient to ensure top rated treatment.

TRINTY MISSION OF ROCKY MOUNT, VA 2009-2011

Provided care for up to 12 geriatric patients per day delivering occupational therapy treatment in a skilled nursing home setting/Focused on various diagnoses, including orthopedic, general debility, dementia and CVA/stroke.

* Led team of COTA’s, mentoring new graduates and guiding them in proper OT treatment and patient interaction.

* Earned reputation as “go to” COTA for ability to defuse conflicts with patients and families: identify creative ways to ensure maximum time of high-quality treatment for patients: and relate to elderly, often reluctant patients.

* Worked closely with OT’s, PT’s and ST’s to provide quality care for patients. CARILION CLINIC, ROANOKE, VA 2008-2009

Managed OT treatment for up to 15 adults per day in inpatient/acute setting with various diagnoses focusing on CVA and the brain injury population, providing individualized and group OT to individuals ranging in age from 15-90’s. Completed daily notes, weekly notes and weekly care plans for each patient.

* Directed planning and execution of various groups and activities to maximize quality and quantity of care for each patient.

* Partnered with other OT’s and disciplines to provide quality care for patients PROFESSIONAL THERAPIES OF ROANOKE, VA 2005-2008

Delivered high volume of OT treatments for children in school-based settings, outpatient children and adults and adults in home health setting as well as skilled nursing homes. Completed daily notes and care plans for both children and adults.

* Collaborated with OT’s and other COTA’s to coordinate treatment plans for small and large groups.

* Earned reputation as “go to” COTA for ability to expertly manage heave caseload and provide highest quality of treatment to patients of all ages. BRIAN CENTER OF FINCASTLE, VA 2003-2005

Provided OT treatment for geriatric population of skilled nursing facility, working closely with other disciplines and activity coordinator to provide effective treatment for patients. Completed daily notes and assisted with weekly MDS reports and team conferences. CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT, LYNCHBURG, VA 2001-2003 Implemented OT treatment for outpatient pediatrics and early intervention, completing daily notes and monthly care plans for each patient with other disciplines to provide appropriate care. Developed and coordinated summer programs for children with various disabilities.

EDUCATION

College of Health and Science (Jefferson College of Health and Science) 2001 AS in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Virginia Western Community College-1999

AS in Specialized Health Sciences

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