SEYLA STRONGHEART

GPA: 3.91

• Awarded Dean's List

GPA: 4.0

• Awarded President's List

• Managed caseload effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each student served.
• Provided direct occupational therapy services in a school setting to students from K-12.
• Supported and built caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism
  Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome and developmental delay.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
• Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary
  adjustments for optimal results.

• Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for children from 0-3 years old.
• Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to determine and implement best treatment methods.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in home and daycare settings.
• Provide education to caregivers and families to understand conditions and treatment options to aid children progress
  towards their goals and improve participation in activities of daily living.

• Provided direct occupational therapy services in orthopedic setting up to 14 patients per day.
  
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.

• Managed up to 65 students caseload in school setting and Telehealth, ages from 5-18 years old.
  
• Assisted OTR with assessments and setting realistic treatment goals for students with IEP and adjusted steps based on patients progress.
  
• Implemented individual and group treatment interventions for students with physical and learning disabilities and variety of diagnosis.
  
• Responsible for scheduling, documenting daily notes, progress reports and billing in timely manner.
  
• Educated Teachers, Aides and caregivers about strategies to use for students with sensory needs, physical and learning disabilities at home and school.
  
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team assisting students to achieve their goals successfully.
  
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.

• Educated patients, family and caregivers on safe and effective use of adaptive equipment, energy conservation and joint protection techniques.
  
• Treated and assisted up to 10 patients daily with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with other rehabilitation team members.
  
• Trained and implemented fall prevention program to CNAs maximizing safety and wellbeing of all patients.
  
• Supported and built caring relationships with patients with variety of diagnoses such as stroke, dementia, alzheimer, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hip and knee replacements, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, COPD, and some mental diagnosis.
  
• Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  
• Established high standards and coaching performance to supervisors and cashiers ensuring follow through company’s procedures and policies.
  
• Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
  
• Utilized spreadsheets to track, manipulate, interpret and communicate data.
  
• Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  
• Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.

• Managed 35 team members across various departments, resulting in approximate $50,000 increase in annual revenue.
• Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
• Trained and guided employees on proper protocols, customer service standard to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
• Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of store and warehouse workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.