Elise Trevino
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant desiring position in pediatric setting in Colorado Springs. Experience working with pediatric and geriatric populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well developed communication skills to support patient progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Woven Care
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in outpatient setting.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, and social skills.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in therapeutic process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to children ages 3 months to 18 years in outpatient setting as well as adults/geriatric populations in outpatient and acute settings.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
- Treated patients to improve fine motor skills, self regulation, vision perception, motor planning, attention, crossing midline/coordination, self-care, bilateral coordination, transitions, grasp/release patterns, hand manipulation, sensory integration, cutting/pre-scissor skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
The Unicorn Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Provided and implemented ideas for group activities for various psychosocial diagnosis's.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
St Phillips College
San Antonio, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Time management
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Compassion
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Progress Summaries
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Effectively work with patients
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #457786
- State of Colorado DORA License- OTA.0001767
- State of Texas, Occupational Therapy Assistant License- #216942
- BLS Provider- American Heart Association Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Woven Care
05.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2024
Level II Fieldwork Student
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
The Unicorn Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
St Phillips College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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