Seretha T. Suah, OTR/L
***N Ramunno Dr, Unit **** Middletown, DE 19709 302-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and qualified individual, knowledgeable and experienced with patient of various functional statuses ranging from Independent to medical complex. Enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a multidisciplinary care team.
EDUCATION/LICENSE
Augusta University
(Formerly Georgia Regents University) Augusta, GA
Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy August 2018
Delaware State University Dover, DE
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology May 2013
Licensed Occupational Therapist U1-0001963
State of Delaware
WORK EXPERIENCES
BAYADA Dover, DE
Home Care Occupational Therapist August 2019-Present
-Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
-Perform thorough evaluations of patients functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance
-Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
-Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living
-Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients
-Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center Smyrna, DE
Tender Touch Rehab Services November 2018- July 2019
Skilled Nursing Facility:
-Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services for adults with cerebrovascular accident, dementia/Alzheimer’s, myocardial infarction, traumatic brain injury, respiratory failure, mental illness and other diagnosis in a Skilled Nursing Facility
-Perform thorough evaluations of patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, ADL and IADL performance
-Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living, to ensure safe discharge and provide recommendations for necessary home modification or more appropriate placement for patient
-Formulate appropriate individualize treatment plan on results of the evaluation process along with patient and family stated goals to promote increase functional status
-Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided
Westminster Village (PRN) Dover, DE
Select Rehabilitation February 2019- July 2019
Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
-Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy Services in a setting which includes LTC, AL and IL residents with varieties of diagnoses
-Complete thorough evaluation of patient’s functional status and develop treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
-Identify the need for orthotics, assistive devices, or home equipment, as appropriate for increased ADL function
-Completes home evaluation and observation of patient’s home environment to identify barriers for independent living and provide recommendations
-Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
Level II
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Middletown, DE
May 2018 - August 2018
In-patient Rehab:
-Provided comprehensive inpatient OT services for adults with cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, hip/knee replacements and other diagnosis
-Utilized Functional Independence Measure Assessment (FIM) for patient’s evaluation completion, establishment of patient goals, implementation of interventions and monitoring of patient’s progress
-Completed all required documentations by the end of work day, including daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharged plans, family training notes and care team conference notes
-Issued and recommended appropriate equipment/home exercise programs, and provided proper education to patient/family member
Select Specialty Hospital Augusta, GA
February 2018-April 2018
Long Term Acute Care:
-Provided comprehensive acute care occupational therapy services for medically complex patients
-Conducted formal evaluations, planned and implemented appropriate treatment based upon assessment
-Formulated appropriate individualized treatment plan on results of the evaluation process along with patient and family stated goals
-Efficiently completed all required documentation including daily treatment, care plan, discharged summaries and conference notes
CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid and CPR Certified
Completion of FIM course