Tara Demoret, MSOT, OTR/L
Blair,NE
Summary
OTR/L that is a proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life. Strong planning, organization, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Skilled at collaborating in team environments, updating charts and documenting results of interventions. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills include assessing patient conditions and creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential. Received Lymphedema training in November 2022; Full certification pending March 2024. Obtained OTR certification through NBCOT on July 21st, 2021. Licensed in the state of Nebraska.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist-Registered
Select Rehabilitation
09.2022 - Current
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Occupational Therapist-Registered
Aegis Therapies
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription. Helps patients accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary supplies and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence
- Administers therapy statements according to treatment plan approved by attending physician.
- Directs treatments given by aides and assistants
- Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient's progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing patient specific maintenance programs; instructing patients families and or caregivers in follow-up maintenance programs; recommending and/or providing adaptive equipment; recommending home health care or outpatient follow-up programs
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Records daily treatment charges.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nye Legacy
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Take vital signs and turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 90-bed Skilled Nursing care facility
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance, Exercise Science, Psychology
Midland University
Fremont, NE2017
Skills
- Highly Motivated and Energetic
- People-Oriented and Engaging
- Strong Work Ethic
- Skilled in Time Management
- Dependable and Capable Leader
- Highly Disciplined and Organized
- Committed Team Player
- Experience with different EMR systems
- Documentation Skills
- Comprehensive Care Plans
Certification
- CPR and First Aid - Certified through the American Red Cross
- Certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR
- Certified in Physical Agent Modalities: Superficial Thermal, Deep Thermal, and Electro-therapeutic agents.
- Trained in Lymphedema treatment (Full Certification Pending March 2024)
- Occupational Therapist, Registered - expires 03-30-2025
- Licensed in the state of Nebraska
Additional Information
- Assisted in the development of a Telehealth Program for Children's Rehab Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
- Completed a research Capstone project on the effects exercise has on occupational performance in those ages 65 and older with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. The results of the study were inconclusive.
- Helped create a health and wellness program for PromiseShip with other members of cohort.
- 240 volunteer hours
- Received LSVT BIG Certification October 2022
- Received Lymphedema training November 2022, Certification pending March 2024.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist-Registered
Select Rehabilitation
09.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist-Registered
Aegis Therapies
12.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nye Legacy
08.2016 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance, Exercise Science, Psychology
Midland University
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