Zoe Armit
Cookeville
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, possessing CPR certification, as well as Adult mental health Certified. Empathetic to needs of patients, especially elderly patients. Works with minimal direction and exercises sound judgment. Communicates with team members to coordinate actions in fast-paced environments.Committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress and creating home exercise programs. Collaborative and compassionate individual .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Stepping Stones Therapy
01.2023 - Current
- Used Fusion to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for adults and children with various disabilities by implementing prescribed treatments.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Trained new employees through fusion documentation system.
- Lead OT for stepping stones, handling all OT team needs.
COTA
Progressive Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Conducted training on medical and adaptive equipment to train patients in proper use of equipment.
- Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Administered assessments to gather patient data and interpret results.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
COTA
Hopebridge
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
- Collaborated with Therapy staffing-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
- Learned Behavioral therapy and became RBT to improve knowledge with pediatrics on the spectrum.
Patient Care Technician/ Phlebotomist
Acension St.Vincent Inpatient Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting.
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care.
- Improved patient wellbeing by assisting with exercises, physical therapy, or taking walks around facility.
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Completed equipment proficiency testing and recalibrated machinery to stay within strict performance standards.
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
COTA Student
Tri-State Orthopedics/ Pro Rehab
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Educated clients and family about client deficits and planned discharge from therapy services.
- Monitored and modified treatment plan modalities as treatment progressed, based on client response.
- Delivered information to discharged clients regarding ongoing use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Educated patients and their family members or caregivers about at-home care, exercise and treatment strategies.
- Achieved partial or total reduction in patients' pain levels by developing individualized treatment plans to address their unique issues.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Helped restore the functionality of joints and muscles while preventing further dysfunction using evidence-based treatment protocols.
- Led patients through manual exercises, gave massages and used traction to reduce their pain, increase their strength and minimize potential deformities.
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
- Educated in custom splint/cast making.
- Basic assessment test for UE diagnosis.
- Worked with UE surgeons progressing their patients and Co-TX.
Pet Care Associate
Pet Smart
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Fed and refilled water dishes for animals daily.
- Cleaned facility and kennels using broom to sweep, hand-held sprayers to remove debris, and soapy water or cleaning solution to sanitize.
- Received, transported, processed, stored and labeled animal feed and bedding.
- Monitored pets for behavioral or health issues and addressed.
- Greeted customers and assisted with check-in and check out process.
- Monitored animals and managed interactions to control risk of behavioral problems and harm.
- Kept kennel areas and play yards clean, organized, and free of safety hazards to protect animals.
- Treated sick and injured animals with basic care and called in veterinary professionals to obtain more complex treatment.
- Kept record of feeding, medical care, and receipt and discharge of animals.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Evanseck Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted dentists with instrument transfer, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials.
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment prior to procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during operative, preventive, periodontal, and prosthetic dental procedures.
- Promoted efficiency and availability of required items by monitoring and maintaining dental supply and equipment.
- Safeguarded against germ spread by observing all requirements related to cleaning and sterilization.
- Documented observations and interventions in the permanent record of each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - COTA, Health Services
University Of Southern Indiana
Evanville, Indiana05.2021
Skills
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient observation
- Patient hygiene management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- Electronic charting
- Infection control procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Transport patients
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluations
- Mobility assistance
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Custom Splint/Casting
- Basic assessment test for UE diagnosis
- Educated in custom splint/cast making
- Selected therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities
- Outcome documentation
- Reliability
Timeline
COTA
Stepping Stones Therapy
01.2023 - Current
COTA
Progressive Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 01.2023
COTA
Hopebridge
10.2020 - 10.2021
COTA Student
Tri-State Orthopedics/ Pro Rehab
10.2020 - 12.2020
Patient Care Technician/ Phlebotomist
Acension St.Vincent Inpatient Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 03.2021
Pet Care Associate
Pet Smart
10.2016 - 08.2017
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Evanseck Family Dentistry
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - COTA, Health Services
University Of Southern Indiana
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