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Randi Shuff

Littleton,CO

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Compassionate and hard-working Occupational Therapist with 6+ years of experience with neurological populations ages birth and up.  Currently a dedicated team member on a spinal cord unit in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. 

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Craig Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with various levels of spinal cord injury during their inpatient rehab stay in order to prepare them for a safe discharge to home.
  • Train family members and caregivers on using proper body mechanics and efficient techniques to care for their family member with a spinal cord injury.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to discuss barriers to interventions, bowel/bladder routines, medical updates, insurance coverage for equipment, plan for home modifications and ensure the patient is ready for discharge.
  • Evaluate power wheelchairs and bathroom equipment, participate in fittings, write prescriptions/letters of medical necessity, and educate patients on how to operate this equipment.
  • Establish rapport with individual's after a traumatic change in their life in order to incorporate their goals and meaningful occupations into daily treatment sessions.

Occupational Therapist

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
04.2017 - 04.2022
  • Assess adult and pediatric level of function to identify OT goal areas using a variety of assessment tools (Dynamometry, Nine-hole peg test, ARAT, COPM, BOT-2, PDSM, SADI, BiVabba, PASS, etc.)
  • Develop client-centered treatment plans using assessments, therapeutic communication skills and evidence based practice for a variety of diagnoses- primarily stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Additional experience with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, orthopedic injuries, developmental delays and post-COVID symptoms.
  • Collaborate with multiple disciplines within and outside of the hospital, including but not limited to physical therapists, speech therapists, doctors, nurses, neuro-optometrists, social works, vocational counselors, and case workers for national and internation clients.
  • Provide quality care for a large caseload of 15-20 patients, writing progress notes, advocating for patient needs, ordering appropriate equipment, meeting with each family, monitoring insurance benefits, and providing recommendations for next level of care.

Education

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Washington University
St. Louis, MO
12-2016

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology and Psychology

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Physical Agent Modalities Certified
  • Competent in working with individuals with high level respiratory needs- tracheostomies & ventilators
  • Trained on the use of transanal irrigation systems (Peristeen) for bowel management in spinal cord injury
  • Experience with completing ISNCSCI exams

Accomplishments

Fieldwork Supervisor of the Year

  • University of Milwaukee (2022)
  • Washington University (2024)


Presenter at American Spinal Cord Injury Association Conference (2024)



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  • Co-lead adjust classes at Craig Hospital for individual's with tetraplegic level spinal cord injuries- power wheelchair skills class and an education class lead by past patients from Craig who are now living at home, working, and re-integrated in the community. 
  • Contribute to the reserach and writing of a paper on the "Advances in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury" with fellow therapists and physicians at Craig Hospital and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. 
  • Participate in research on the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab BRAIN (Battery of Rehab Assessments and Interventions). Review literature for common assessments and interventions, develop summaries of each literature review to provide clinicians with quick access to most recent evidence. 
  • Represent Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in project collaborations with Northwestern University engineering students to develop innovative adaptive equipment for patients. 

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Craig Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
04.2017 - 04.2022

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Washington University

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology and Psychology

Augustana College

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