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Work History
Education
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Professional Development
Leadership Experience
Certification
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SáVanna Jackson

Tampa

Summary

Occupational therapist with proven success in managing complex caseloads and improving functional independence through tailored interventions. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and formulating plans of care, contributing to optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. Committed to advancing clinical excellence and improving quality of life.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Occupational Therapy Fellow

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
10.2025 - Current
  • Selected as one of the first Occupational Therapy Fellows in the inaugural fellowship at Tampa General Hospital, encompassing advanced clinical training focusing on high-acuity and medically complex populations.
  • Evaluated and treated medically complex caseloads in ICU, step-down, and floor units, managed lines, drains, and airways while incorporating hemodynamic considerations and implementing early mobility and functional rehabilitation to support recovery and minimize deconditioning.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary critical care teams to coordinate discharge planning, functional progression, and patient/family education, improving functional outcomes and ensuring safe transitions of care.
  • Completed structured fellowship didactics, case-based learning, and mentorship with experienced clinicians, enhancing clinical reasoning, evidence-based decision making, and advanced intervention strategies.

Acute Care- Level IIB

James A Haley VA Hospital
Tampa
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations for 4-6 patients daily, assessing cognition, home environment, functional mobility, strength, and range of motion, using standardized assessments like AM-PAC to inform discharge recommendations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on safe use of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment, collaborating with interprofessional teams during huddles to coordinate care; led an in-service on fall prevention and management for the veteran population.
  • Fulfilled routine responsibilities to maintain organizational efficiency.
  • Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to resolve challenges in the plan of care

Home Health- Level IIA

Roper Saint Francis
Charleston
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed weekly caseload of 28-40 home health visits, providing skilled occupational therapy services including initial evaluations, tailored treatment plans, and comprehensive discharge planning for diverse diagnoses.
  • Executed interventions to enhance patient safety and functional independence through ADL retraining, energy conservation techniques, and home safety modifications, contributing to improved quality of life.

Occupational Therapy (OT) Aide

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates
Savannah
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with therapists to facilitate treatment for 30-40 patients weekly, enhancing continuity of care across multiple clinics.
  • Administered intake and recorded patient progress in an EMR system, including range of motion measurements and subjective assessments, to ensure accurate tracking of treatment outcomes.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Charleston, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
05-2020

Skills

  • Clinical evaluation
  • Treatment planning
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient advocacy

Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Member

Professional Development

  • MUSC Wellness Center, Rock Steady Boxing- Capstone project encompassing a literature review, needs assessment, and a quality improvement component leading to the production of video training modules on exercise modifications specifically designed for common symptoms and challenges of Parkinson's Disease, aimed at Rock Steady Boxing coaches and volunteers.
  • MUSC Interprofessional Education Fellowship, Developed interprofessional competencies and collaborative skills through clinical observations, IP electives, and practicum experiences.
  • MUSC Cares Clinic, Student Clinician, skilled treatment in neurorehab and orthopedic settings, providing Spanish translation, and care to underinsured and uninsured patients in a student-led, faculty-facilitated outpatient clinic.

Leadership Experience

  • College of Health Professions, OT Student Ambassador, Engaged prospective students through campus tours, program presentations, and recruitment events providing program information and fostering interest in occupational therapy.
  • MUSC Black Student Union, Health Education Chairperson, Planned and executed impactful events addressing health and wellness topics relevant to the African American community, cultivating intellectual, political, and social development.

Certification

Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Licensed in Florida

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Fellow

Tampa General Hospital
10.2025 - Current

Acute Care- Level IIB

James A Haley VA Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024

Home Health- Level IIA

Roper Saint Francis
05.2024 - 08.2024

Occupational Therapy (OT) Aide

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates
01.2021 - 04.2022

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Charleston, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Savannah State University
SáVanna Jackson