Hanna Carson
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Born and raised in Middle TN, I am a dynamic Occupational Therapist with expertise as a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist, with a focus on neuromuscular re-education. I have a proven ability to implement patient-centered interventions and promote independence through physical restoration, environmental modifications, and tool use, while ensuring compliance with quality standards in order to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to fostering relationships and adaptability in diverse rehabilitation settings that empower clients and their families for successful community reintegration and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients with neurological conditions such as CVA, TBI/BI, and SCI, as well as transplants, orthopedic cases, polytrauma, and LVAD/LifeVest.
- Educated patients and trained families/caregivers for safe community discharge involving transfers, ADL, IADL, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and DME/tool use.
- Selected and implemented patient-centered interventions for the just-right challenge, with skilled handling and therapeutic use of self.
- Co-lead the Stroke Support Group as an active member of the Stroke Task Force, while meeting JCAHO quality standards.
Occupational Therapy Student
Pi Beta Phi Neuro Outpatient Rehabilitation
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to each client's physical capacity and interests.
- Executed standardized assessments and accurately performed screenings of the musculoskeletal, sensory, and visual systems.
- Recommended changes in patients' work or living environments to remain consistent with needs and capabilities.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques such as kinesiotaping, sensory integration, ADLs, fine motor skills, cognitive retraining, and ergonomic assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12-2022
Skills
- Neuromuscular re-education & facilitation
- Cognitive interventions/strategies
- Task-Oriented training
- Fine Motor Activities
- Home exercise programs
- Environmental modifications
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Quality standards compliance
Certification
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
Pi Beta Phi Neuro Outpatient Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
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