Loren Hams
Hannibal
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Hannibal Regional Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in adaptive equipment and excels in collaborative teamwork, significantly improving patients' quality of life. Achieved notable success in geriatric rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation, demonstrating exceptional skill in both patient care and team coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advance Physical Therapy
03.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hannibal Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MO12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2009
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Functional mobility training
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Group therapy facilitation
- Schedule management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cognitive retraining
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Range of motion improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Home modification planning
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Feeding intervention
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Progress documentation
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advance Physical Therapy
03.2013 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hannibal Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Moberly Area Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Missouri
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