Ladan Hassan
Nashville
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional, adept in staff training and development and patient care coordination. Excelled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing therapeutic techniques, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams and leveraging assistive technology for clinical excellence. Extensive experience providing direct patient care services as a licensed speech language pathology assistant and certified occupation therapy assistant in various settings such outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Developed interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care and service delivery.
- Mentored and developed a high-performing team of therapists, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stone River Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facility settings.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Feltz Therapy Services LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Feltz Therapy Services LLC
10.2016 - 04.2024
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
South College
Nashville, TN03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorder Services
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.2016
Skills
Staff Training and Development
Patient Care Coordination
Therapeutic Techniques
Activity analysis
Collaborative Teamwork
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Assistive technology use
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stone River Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 04.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Feltz Therapy Services LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Feltz Therapy Services LLC
10.2016 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
South College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorder Services
Middle Tennessee State University
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