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Kimberly C. Romero

23535 W Fern St. Plainfield

Summary

Enthusiastic team player acquiring a position as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a holistic and client-centered facility while utilizing recent education and training to best serve patients and improve patient outcomes. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hillman Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide occupational therapy services to students by direct or consultation to address range or motion, sensory strategies and techniques, fine and gross motor activities as related to IEP goals under supervision of OTR.

● Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes.

● Consult and collaborate with teachers and teams by suggesting ideas for

classroom interventions. Train other staff as needed.

● Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the

Director of Special Education may from time to time assign or delegate.

  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Almost Home Kids
05.2019 - 08.2024
  • Worked with families to complete training in ADLs and proper positioning for ventilator dependent children.
  • Cared for children with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Genetic disease's and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with dressing, bathing and teeth brushing.

COTA-L

Wannemacher Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing eight individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing eight individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.

Level I. Fieldwork

All of Me therapy LLC
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Observed evaluations and assessments for child with Autism and sensory deficits
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • OTA student observer
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.

Level II B Fieldwork Student

Avondale Estates Of Elgin
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Acute care and rehabilitation settings.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Assisted OTR with evaluation's
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Helping Hands
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Planned individual and group treatment programs designed to restore, maintain, and improve physical functioning designed for adults with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in clients' charts.
  • Collaborated with behavioral analysis, social workers, and staff
  • Conducted assessments (TUG Test, ACL)

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Fox College
Bedford Park, IL
04.2022

GED -

Morton College
Cicero, IL
01.2010

Skills

  • 5 years experience with pediatric population
  • 11 years' experience working with geriatric population within assisted living community and skilled nursing facility
  • Bilingual
  • Experience with prosthetic devices
  • Experience in Acute and Rehabilitative setting
  • Epic and Point of Care documentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, and families
  • Epic and Point of Care documentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, and families
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • COTA/L
  • CPR certified
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hillman Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current

COTA-L

Wannemacher Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2024

Level I. Fieldwork

All of Me therapy LLC
09.2022 - 11.2022

Level II B Fieldwork Student

Avondale Estates Of Elgin
01.2022 - 04.2022

Level II Fieldwork Student

Helping Hands
01.2022 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Almost Home Kids
05.2019 - 08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Fox College

GED -

Morton College
Kimberly C. Romero