Sarah Branscum
Cabot,Arkansas
Summary
I am a Certified and registered Occupational Therapist. Serving both adult and pediatric populations. Prior to becoming an OT, I was a hardworking compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant bringing 9 years' experience in acute care to the geriatric, neurological, cardiac, and mass-trauma populations. Skilled at effectively delivering rehabilitation and developmental milestone services to improve motor, coordination, cognitive, developmental, visual, and executive functioning skills and evaluate and develop treatment intervention plans to improves my client's quality of life. I also serve on the board of Horseplay, no-profit organization for hippotherapy. Expert in Traumatic Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries with a nationally certified brain injury specialist.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Therapy Monkey
Conway, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Provided therapeutic hippotherapy interventions for pediatric and adult population to facilitate multi-sensory neuro-development.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of pediatric patients.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
- Conducted assessments including formal standardized testing, informal assessment tools and parent and caregiver interviews.
- Created progress reports and documentation for each patient on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to create an effective plan of care for each patient.
- Instructed parents and caregivers in strategies to support their child's therapy goals at home.
- Researched new techniques used by other healthcare providers that could be adapted for use in treatment plans.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Delivers high quality care and understanding for patients recovering from painful and debilitating conditions including but not exclusive to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputations, cardiac transplants, LVAD and ECMO systems and Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Consulted with doctors, case coordinators, and patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Requisitioned or designs custom splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.
- Implemented programs and community social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in Acute Care settings.
- Assisted patients with improving visual, motor and sensory management abilities.
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Delivered high level of quality care and understanding to patients recovering from painful and debilitating conditions, including Traumatic Brain injuries, Spinal Cord Injures, Strokes, Amputations, Cardiac Transplants and LVAD systems.
- Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, well-being and rights.
Rehab Technician
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute
Little Rock, AR
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Delivered hands-on assistance to physical or occupational therapists in conducting in-patient treatment.
- Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area.
- Supported therapists with splinting, bracing and casting and provided care instructions to patients.
- Answered phones, copied documents and updated schedule boards.
- Assisted patients with prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Monitored treatment supply inventory and requisitioned low-stock items to prevent shortages.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
Nashville, TN08.2022
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Linguistics
Williams Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, AR05.2010
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Pediatric outpatient
- Clinical Training
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient Care Planning
- Supervision & Leadership
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Employee Hiring and Training
- Good Work Ethic and critical thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Training & Development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Disease specialization proficiency
Certification
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- Micro-credential: pediatric post concussion care
Accomplishments
- 2023 Distinguished Top Occupational Therapist in Arkansas by the Worldwide leaders in Healthcare
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Therapy Monkey
07.2023 - Current
Registered Occupational Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock
08.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
08.2013 - 08.2022
Rehab Technician
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute
06.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Linguistics
Williams Baptist College
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- Micro-credential: pediatric post concussion care
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