SYDNEY POTTER
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
A compassionate Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to clients' diverse needs, and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 3 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. A therapist who professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to a variety of patients. Skills include creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
UAB Medicine- Acute Care Therapy
2022.02 - Current
- Experienced in providing care for patients with a broad range of conditions including TKA, THA, TBI, CVA, cardiovascular disease, burns/wounds, paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputation and dementia on both hospitalist and ICU floors
- Performed comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments which included MMT/ROM.
- Included patient and family education within Occupational Therapy sessions to enhance awareness of patients' prognosis, optimize results, and avert future injuries.
- Conducted orientation for new staff across different hospital units including intensive care and standard floors.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines in round meetings to ensure efficient and coordinated delivery of patient care.
Occupational Therapist
DCH Regional Medical Center - Acute Care Therapy
2021.07 - 2022.02
- Experience in treating patients with TKA, THA, TBI, SCI, CVA, cardiovascular disease, paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputation, dementia, spasticity, and general conditions in both hospitalist and ICU floors.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments which included MMT/ROM.
- Included patient and family education within Occupational Therapy sessions to enhance awareness of patients' prognosis, optimize results, and avert future injuries.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines to ensure efficient and coordinated delivery of patient care.
Education
MBA -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2025
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama05.2015
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff education and training
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Geriatric Scholar Program - 2023 to 2025 (current):
- A two-year program that teaches healthcare professionals how to provide evidence-based care to geriatric patients. The program includes lectures, case discussions, simulations, and hands-on learning, and is mentored through the completion of an educational project.
- Collaborate with a team of 2 at the end of graduation year presenting an educational research project focusing on mobility within the geriatric population
Custom
- Gavin R. Jenkins, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, Chair & Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 205.934.5437, jenkinsg@uab.edu
- Chris Sanders, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, DCH Regional Medical Center, 205.886.5676, Christopher.Sanders@dchsystem.com
- Valley McCurry, MBA, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 205.934.7324, valley@uab.edu
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- VAD certified - Ventricular assist device
- CPR Certified – American Heart Association
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UAB Medicine- Acute Care Therapy
2022.02 - Current
Occupational Therapist
DCH Regional Medical Center - Acute Care Therapy
2021.07 - 2022.02
MBA -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of South Alabama
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- VAD certified - Ventricular assist device
- CPR Certified – American Heart Association
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