Krystyl Ortiz, COTA

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

To obtain an entry level position as a COTA/L that will challenge me and help develop my skills as a COTA/L

PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION

NBCOT-The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland

COTA, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NJ Licensed 46TA9196300

NYS Licensed 010458

EDUCATION

Eden Autism; ABA Training in behavioral teaching strategies 03/2021

NJEIS Certified 01/2021

Eastwick College, Ramsey, NJ 10/2017-10/2019

Graduate, AAS, Associate in Applied Science Degree Major: OTA, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Significant coursework included: Introduction to OT, Principles of OT II/Pediatrics, Principles of OT II/Mental Health, Medical Conditions, Human Movement for Occupation, Service Management Skills, Assistive Technology, Modalities, and Splinting, Occupational Performance I & II, Occupational Therapy Practice and Advanced OTA Practice Skill

FIELD WORK LEVEL I AND II On-site training at various facilities under supervision of Staff OT

Sensory Playground, Englishtown, NJ 06/24/19- 08/16/19

Maintained a caseload varying between 5-10 children daily

Worked with children with developmental disabilities in activities to promote socialization and physical coordination

Designed, prepared and implemented sessions for each child according to their individual goals

Recorded and documented daily progress for each child using Web PT system

Columbus LTACH, Newark, NJ 04/29/19-06/21/19

Implemented treatments fallowing OTR goals and expected outcomes

Utilized HCS Interactant software for daily documentation using S.O.A.P. note format

Entered billing for therapy services and provided discharge planning and caregiver education

Engaged Patients in therapeutic activities to improve balance, ROM, strength and endurance

Patients diagnoses included CHF, Diabetes, Obesity, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia

Re-educated patients in ADLS and IADL safety and skills,

Educated patients on adaptive equipment to improve independence including splints, walker, and Reacher

Forest Hill Healthcare Center, Newark, NJ 07/2018-08/2018

Supported supervisor in a SNF with clients of varying diagnoses

Focused on bedside ADL’s, toilet transfers, bed transfers, wheelchair transfers, as well as preparatory and functional activities

Sensory Playground, Englishtown, NJ 11/2018-12/2018

Treated clients aged from 9 months to 10 years old

Clients had varying diagnosis but not limited to ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder and Cerebral Palsy

Participated in therapeutic activities including music therapy, deep pressure, therapeutic brushing and obstacle courses

Spectrum for Living 01/2019-03/2019

Serviced adults with developmental disabilities, with cognitive impairments varying from mild to severe

Participated in 1:1 feeding, arts and crafts, media, and various kitchen activities

Cota/L- Reliant Rehab- SNF, Cranford NJ 07/2021- present

COTA/L Theradynamics- SNF Brooklyn, NY 05/2021- 07/2021

COTA/L - Lees Developmental- Early Intervention Services- 11/2020- 05/2021

Nanny to 2 children Cliffside Park, NJ 12/2018- 11/2020

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