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Connie Tacke

Crossville,Tennessee

Summary

Skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with proven expertise in patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, honed at LifeCare of Crossville and Bienville Orthopaedics. Excelled in delivering occupational therapy services, achieving significant improvements in patients' independence and daily living activities. Demonstrated time management skills and mental health support, fostering substantial patient progress and satisfaction. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients. Conversational skills in English. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

LifeCare of Crossville
03.2009 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Rehab Facility setting.
  • Helped improve gross and fine motor skills, Increase coordination and strength in order to facilitate increased independence in activities of daily living.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, dressing and self-feeding as well as higher complex activities such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and consulting with patients and family members regarding patient's plan of care, goals, progress and discharge planning.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's and dementia.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety, and rights.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bienville Orthopaedics
03.2002 - 08.2005
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in out patient hand therapy settings.
  • Helped improve fine motor, ROM and strength following hand surgery, traumatic injury and when attempting to avoid surgical interventions.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment.
  • Fabricated custom splints based on the needs of the patient.
  • Demonstrated clear communication skills with nurses, doctors, patient's and family members.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out the plan of care determined and planned by the evaluating therapist.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Roane State Community College
Roane County, Tennessee
03-1994

Skills

  • Time/Schedule management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and family
  • Independent living evaluation, home assessments
  • Group therapy facilitation and exacution
  • Mental health support during major live changes
  • Team collaboration with other therapist
  • Treatment plan modifications development
  • Patient-centered care focus on individual
  • Education and practice range of motion exercise
  • Energy Conservation and Compensatory Strategies

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

LifeCare of Crossville
03.2009 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bienville Orthopaedics
03.2002 - 08.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Roane State Community College

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