Occupational Therapist Patient Relations

Nicole Cerny

Middlefield, OH • 330-***-**** • *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Compassionate, creative and upbeat intermediate level COTA/L driven to provide the highest quality of care to patients while maintaining a positive work environment. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity. SKILLS

Patient Focused Therapy, Skilled In Patient Relations, Focused on Consistant Quality Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's Knowledge, Net Health OP system, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. EXPERIENCE

•Andover Village, Andover, OH — FT COTA/L, SNF and Rehabilitation • February 2022 - December 2022 • Worked under the direction of the occupational therapist to plan, implement, or administer the highest level of care to ensure restoration or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Educated patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and care/use of adaptive equipment. Evaluated and treated the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients. Efficiently and effectively documented patient daily progress, attitudes, and behavior using Net Health computerized medical documentation system.

Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals and supervising therapists involved with the care of a patient.

•Arden Courts, Chagrin Falls, OH — FT COTA/L, Memory Care, SNF and Rehab. • March 2023 - July 2023 • Provided direct patient/resident care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Implemented and adjusted therapeutic activities within established treatment plans to promote functional independence. Maintained universal safety precautions during and after the treatment of each resident. Developed and participated in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability. Used effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with patients, families, supervisors and co-workers. EDUCATION

•Cuyahoga Community College, Highland Hills, OH - Nursing Program (RN) - Partial completion of program • May 2012 •

•Brown Mackie, Akron, OH - Associate’s Degree of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program • Graduation 2014 • Graduated with academic honors • BLS and CPR certified •