Sumayya Nankabirwa
Occupational Therapist
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Accomplished in assessing patient conditions, planning treatments and checking progress. Skilled at collaborating in team environments, updating charts and documenting results of interventions. Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Qatar by Qatar Council for Healthcare Practioners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Occupational Therapist
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LONDON
Doha, Qatar
2021.08 - Current
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Conducted physical, academic and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise therapy plans.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Used evidence-based practice and developed strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Occupational Therapist
GLORY CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Doha, Qatar
2019.01 - 2021.07
- Assessing, analyzing and evaluating data for individual students to determine their individual needs for occupational therapy intervention.
- Worked with students diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, delayed milestones, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and cognitive impairments.
- Managing individual case loads of patients that require occupational therapy interventions effectively and efficiently.
- Providing family education in a timely manner as part of the occupational therapy process.
- Maintaining patient documentation of information and records to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.
Occupational Therapist
CHRISTOPH BETTERMANN
Mityana, Uganda
2015.01 - 2019.01
- (Neurological disorders.).
- Assessing and evaluating data for individual children to determine their individual needs for occupational therapy intervention.
- Administer therapy, in accordance with center policies and procedures.
- Formulating a treatment plan in collaboration with family delivering individual occupational therapy treatment according to evidence based practice.
- Performed assessments and evaluations to recommend best treatment for individual children as well as determine progress
- Conducted ADLs and vocational assessments to determine the vocational activities that could benefit the students in accordance to the individual abilities.
Occupational Therapy Intern
MULAGO HOSPITAL
Kampala, Uganda
2014.02 - 2014.07
- At Neuro, head injuries and spinal cord injury unit.).
- Evaluating and rehabilitating spinal cord injury (SCI), Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, as well as patients with other neurological impairments.
- Documenting occupation-based care plans, progress notes and goals.
- Planning and implementing assessment and intervention plans that demonstrate a balance of the person, occupation and environmental factors.
- Taught patients/family skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment to restore function and independence in day to day activities.
- Administered therapeutic activities to patients in relation to their needs to promote recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Presbyterian University of East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 2021.09 - Current
Post Graduate - Sensory Integration Certification
Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom 2021.04 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Therapy
UIAHMS
Kampala, Uganda 2012.09 - 2015.07
Skills
- Case load management
- Patient Assessments using standardized and non-standardized assessments
- Progress assessments
- Documentation skills
- Intervention planning using evidence based practice
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Presbyterian University of East Africa
2021.09 - Current
Occupational Therapist
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LONDON
2021.08 - Current
Post Graduate - Sensory Integration Certification
Sheffield Hallam University
2021.04 - Current
Occupational Therapist
GLORY CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
2019.01 - 2021.07
Occupational Therapist
CHRISTOPH BETTERMANN
2015.01 - 2019.01
Occupational Therapy Intern
MULAGO HOSPITAL
2014.02 - 2014.07
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Therapy
UIAHMS
2012.09 - 2015.07