Home Health Occupational Therapy

MIRANDA EVANS, COTA/L

**** ***** **** ***********, **** 44847

419-***-**** **************@*****.***

Education

EHOVE Career Center /Lorain County Community College

Certified Occupational Therapy Program January2016-December2017

Associates Degree of Applied Science

Major: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cumulative GPA: 3.397

Honors: Dean’s List

Course of study in OT intervention in Physical dysfunction, pediatrics, and mental health

Clinical Experience

Firelands Regional Medical Center 5420 Milan Road, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Home Health COTA/L July10, 2018-present

Delivered home care occupational therapy to homebound patients.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to skilled treatment interventions.

Continually collaborated with patients and caregivers to achieve occupational therapy goals.

The Willows at Bellevue 101 Auxiliary Drive, Bellevue, Ohio 44811

Fieldwork Level II Successfully completed clinical requirements- 8-week rotation

Provided treatment to patients ranging from 60-90 years of age whose challenges involved physical, cognitive and psychological impairments.

Participated in home evaluations and discharge planning.

H. B. Magruder Hospital 615 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Fieldwork Level II Successfully completed clinical requirements- 8-week rotation

Managed a weekly caseload of patients (inpatient/outpatient & Home Health).

Planned, implemented and modified interventions including passive and active range of motion, occupation based activities, home exercise programs, massage, IADL’s, ultrasound.

Murray Ridge Center 1091 Infirmary Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 Fieldwork Level I Successfully completed clinical requirements – Summer semester 2016

Worked with children/young adults with developmental disabilities such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, down syndrome in activities to promote socialization and physical coordination.

Gathering Hope House 1173 N. Ridge Road #102, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Fieldwork Level I Successfully completed clinical requirements – Summer semester 2016

Monitored patients’ performance in therapy activities, support groups, workshops and classes providing encouragement.

Alternate Care Center 10 Harbour Pkwy, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Fieldwork Level I Successfully completed clinical requirements – Summer semester 2016

Co-conducted individual and group therapies for patients.

Focusing on care for clients with the following disabilities: Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, parkinson’s, chronic diseases, isolation and loneliness, depression, frailty and physical dependence, memory impairments.

Galion Primary School 478 Portland Way N, Galion, Ohio 44833

Fieldwork Level I Successfully completed clinical requirements-Fall semester 2016

Observe standard evaluations and school-based interventions for students diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Set up treatments to address individual’s deficits such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression and improve functional outcomes.

Pristine Senior Living and Post-Acute Care of Fremont Fieldwork Level I Successfully completed clinical requirements-Spring semester 2017

Worked with residents geared towards specialty areas such as orthopedic, post-surgery, stroke recovery, cardiopulmonary, CHF, COPD, pneumonia.

Worked under the supervision of occupational therapist to help patients develop and improve daily living skills.

Followed individual treatment plans monitored patient’s activities to ensure correct performance and provided encouragement.

Core Qualification

NBCOT Certification

Member of good standing with AOTA

Field Experience in Psychosocial, Pediatric and Physical Dysfunction setting

Excellent Attendance Record

Excellent Organizational skills

Positive physician and therapist relationship

Empathetic approach

References

Available on request

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