SARAH SUMMERVILLE
Tamuning
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and support patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L, SCCE)
University Of Maryland Medical System
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE): organized student placements in the rehab department for PT, OT, and SLP. Managed up to 10 students per month in acquiring necessary paperwork, placing with clinical instructors, and orienting students to the department
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results
- Provided patient care in a 300 bed community hospital on all units including ICU, PACU, ortho, neuro, and cardiac
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Evaluated and treated patients in an acute rehab setting, providing intensive, personalized treatment for patients in post-acute phase following CVAs, amputations, TBI, SCI, and pulmonary and cardiac conditions
- Assessed results of Press-Ganey surveys with emphasis on family training and discharge readiness to promote improvements in facility procedures and patient satisfaction scores
- Attended daily family conferences and discharge trainings to increase the ease with transition of patients back to the community
- Completed home evaluations to assess for home safety and provide recommendations for equipment
- Documented daily notes, evaluations, FIM tools of a caseload of 6-7
- Communicated closely with case management, nursing, respiratory therapy, and physiatrists
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L) PRN
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Evaluated and treated patients on an acute inpatient rehab basis, providing intensive therapy and recommendations for equipment and in-home modifications
- Consulted with other direct-care staff and caregivers to provide hands on training for safely caring for their family members upon discharge
- Administered heat, ice, electrical simulation with ACP and Bioness H200 to treat impairments of the upper extremity
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare: Cambridge Healthcare
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Designed and executed treatment plans for patients on respiratory support including handling equipment for ventilators and tracheostomys
- Provided family training to prepare for safe discharge to most independent living environment
- Screened long term care residents to use clinical judgment for determining need of skilled therapy services
- Appled simulated IADL tasks to therapy sessions to prepare patients for returning to home responsibilities with use of car transfers, grocery store, laundry tasks, and bedroom suite
- Trained new therapists and assistants to improve knowledge and performance
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
FutureCare Chesapeake: FutureCare
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed evaluations and treatments for patients of a skilled nursing facility and created individualized care plans in order to address and establish client-centered goals based on prior level of function
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center: Sava Senior Care
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Evaluated patients admitted to determine client-centered goals and plan of care using electronic documentation, performed screens of long term care residents, used subjective and standardized objective assessments to establish patients' current level of function
- Integrated treatment sessions to include family members for discharge planning, family training, and completing home assessments to recommend safety measures to promote health and wellness
- Supervised Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapist
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia12.2012
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Fast-learner
- Highly dependable
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization
- Positive attitude
Community Involvement
La Leche League of Guam (Guam, December 2024-present)
- Leader of monthly support group meetings including new mothers, infants, and pregnant women to address breastfeeding questions and facilitate peer knowledge, encouragement, and education for family needs
St John's School (Guam, August 2023-present)
- Assist with many events for school fundraisers including sports day, golf tournament, 5k race and student involvement
American Red Cross (Guam, June 2023)
- Provided meal distribution to those affected by typhoon Mawar
Salvation Army (Guam, June 2023)
- Packaged groceries and distributed to those in need following typhoon Mawar
Junior League of Annapolis (Annapolis, MD, November 2018-May 2023)
- Marketing and Communications committee: Assisted with social media management/engagement, content creation for social media pages using Canva program all on volunteer basis
- Social events committee: oversaw room set-up for general membership meetings
- Participated in community service projects throughout the Annapolis area and attended several fundraising events
Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake (Annapolis, MD, April 2020-April 2021)
- Aided in providing funding grant to a local nonprofit organization
- Attended site visits of non-profits in the Annapolis area to interview for grant submission
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed (MOT, OTR/L) in Guam (05/2025-present)
- Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed (MOT, OTR/L) in the state of Virginia (03/2014 - present)
- Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed (MOT, OTR/L) in the state of Maryland (04/2013 - present)
- Certification in Occupational Therapy from the NBCOT (04/2013 - present)
- Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/AED Certified (01/2013 - present)
- Experience in use of online documentation systems: Soarian, Rehab Optima, Ace-It, Revenue Cycle, Canva
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L, SCCE)
University Of Maryland Medical System
11.2018 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L) PRN
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2014 - 05.2017
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare: Cambridge Healthcare
06.2014 - 05.2017
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
FutureCare Chesapeake: FutureCare
04.2013 - 08.2016
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L)
Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center: Sava Senior Care
03.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Occupational Therapist
James Madison University
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