Dena Heaston

• Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
• Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
• Served as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system by communicating their needs effectively with other professionals involved in their care plan.
• COTA on the Skilled Nursing Unit, floating to Acute and Rehab.
• Twice a week complete OT services for the BEST program at Blessing outpatient Psych.
• Mentor and fieldwork instructor to COTA students.
• Coordinated schedules with therapy staff for seamless patient transitions between sessions or appointments.

Home Health COTA in Lewis Co MO. This company was contacted with Lewis County Health Department.

Followed POC and implemented skilled graded activities to improve safety and independence in the home and outside of the home.

Assessed vitas, reported any changes in patient’s medical condition to the home health RN and to OTR.

Collaborated with OTR on progress, decline, plateau with patient’s

Assessed home safety, collaborated with family and or caregivers to enable pt the safest home living environment.

Followed own schedule and adapted to patient’s schedules.

• Served as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system by communicating their needs effectively with other professionals involved in their care plan.
• Promoted professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, seminars, and maintaining currency on industry trends and best practices.
• Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, regulations as well as compliance with state licensing requirements for COTALs.
• Utilized effective communication skills to present recommendations to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a clear and concise manner.
• DOR for approximately 10 years.