Amanda Whitman-Rush, MS, OTR/L

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Asheville NC 28803

614-***-****

adozm5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

As a practicing Occupational Therapist with over 9 years of clinical experience, I am seeking a position which will utilize my knowledge and skills in the field of Occupational Therapy in the ALF, LTC SNF or outpatient setting. My primary goals are to improve patient outcomes and to educate populations on the benefits of OT for various rehabilitative needs. I am recognized for my strong documentation skills, ability to develop rapport with clients, professionalism, and aptitude in designing creative, effective treatments within the OT domain of practice.

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy, December 2011, 3.79 GPA

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in French language, May 2008

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Clinical Experience

Brookdale Senior Living, University Park ILF, ALF, HHC - Occupational Therapist

“Nurse On Call Home Health” September 2013-Jan 2020

Evaluated, treated, and followed patient progress until discharge of approximately 25 patients from ILF, ALF and HHC settings

Proficient in Home Care Home Base documentation and RehabOptima

Supervised 2-4 COTAs in regards to patients’ POCs, progress and discharge plans

Collaborated with therapy team and facility regarding patient needs on regular basis

Experienced in use of FIM, 7 PPT, DASH, MBI, LACLS-5, 9-hole peg standardized tests

A.M. McGregor SNF, LTCF, ALF – Occupational Therapist

Genesis Rehabilitation Services January 2012-September 2013

Evaluated, treated and planned discharges for an average caseload of 20 patients in skilled rehabilitation, assisted living, and long-term care units

Supervised, collaborated with 3-4 COTAs weekly regarding patient progress, engaged in interdisciplinary team meetings to foster understanding of patient progress and relevant nursing concerns

Conducted family meetings with patients, patient families, and social workers to help in transition to discharge environment with appropriate DME, environmental adaptations, HHS, home therapies

Level II Fieldwork: September 2011-December 2011

Barrier Free Living, Secret Garden and Transitional Housing New York, NY

Executed treatment plans for full client caseload suffering from a variety of psychological and physical afflictions related and non-related to domestic violence

Obtained clinical experience using standardized assessments such as MMSE, MoCA, group readiness assessment and KELS

Trained 3 other Level II OT interns on working with the domestic violence and homeless populations as well as the overarching theories behind OT in mental health settings

Created unique leisure activity presented as an in-service to staff for use with the DV population to educate victims on the cycles of violence and abuse

Level II Fieldwork: June 2011-September 2011

University Hospitals Skilled Nursing Center & Inpatient Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH

Designed individual treatment plans for a full caseload of patients to improve the recovery process from illness and post-surgery by enabling them to perform I/ADLs safely in their respective discharge environments.

Collaborated and co-treated with other professions on a variety of conditions such as amputations, cardiac, cancer, orthopedic surgery recipients, degenerative diseases and many more.

Developed entry-level skills necessary to teach, create and use adaptive techniques and devices such as splints, Hoyer lifts, modified clothing, commodes, wheelchair mobility, transfers, therapeutic exercise

Level I Fieldwork: January 2011-April 2011

Sendero Therapies at Medina City Schools Medina, OH

Evaluated clients’ abilities with standardized assessments such as the Beery VMI, BOT-2, and TVMP

Developed individualized intervention plans in accordance with IEP goals and objectives, specifically working on letter formation, attention deficits and a variety of fine motor issues

Independently treated six clients, a full caseload, with multiple creative activities for fine motor development and prewriting skills

Level I Fieldwork: September 2010-December 2010

Cleveland Clinic Home Care Cleveland, OH

Evaluated clients’ home environments and administered clinical assessments of clients’ physical and cognitive abilities for independence in their home setting

Participated in therapeutic techniques for increasing range of motion, strength and mobility issues

Developed skills in transferring and educating clients on kitchen mobility and how to perform homecare IADLs safely

Researched and educated client on one-handed techniques for infant care to increase independence in caretaking

Honors

Winner of 2011 MacGyver creative intervention award for innovation in OT treatment, Cleveland State University

Professional Organizations

American Occupational Therapy Association, 2009-present

Student Occupational Therapy Association, Social Chair, 2009-2011

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