Agnes Garcia
Hialeah
Summary
Offering a successful career history comprising more than 17 years. I am a very dedicated, creative and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Have worked in hospital setting with younger adults to SNF facilities in geriatrics. Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Waterford Rehab & Nursing Center
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, orthotic fitting (Donn/Doff LE splints).
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, gait training, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics as well as patient's progress.
- Documented each patient case with updates in Net Health computer system as well as in charge of daily screening for long term residents.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Unity Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, whiplash, ORIF, total knee replacement, AKA, BKA, arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cardiac, and Parkinson's disease
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and monitored respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Administered therapeutic treatments including soft tissue massage, stretching techniques, Myofascial release, diathermy and electrical stimulation to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Taught patients proper utilization of wheelchairs, braces, canes, rolling walker and prosthetic devices
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes utilizing Casamba and Optima software.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regents Park At Aventura
11.2008 - 10.2019
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cardiac, and Parkinson's disease
- Planned and administered range of treatments including balance exercises, gait training, and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and monitored respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Taught patients proper utilization of wheelchairs, braces, canes, rolling walker and prosthetic devices for safety/ fall prevention
- Administered therapeutic treatments including soft tissue massage, stretching techniques, Myofascial release and electrical stimulation to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
- Recorded detailed treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kindred Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked in sub-acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients
- Treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, diabetes, stroke and neuropathies
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to PT and recommend adjustments to treatment plans
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and monitored respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all time
- Administered therapeutic treatments including soft tissue massage, stretching techniques, and Myofascial release to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries
- Treated wounds with Pulsed Lavage to facilitate and strengthen the wound healing process
- Taught patients on safety and proper use of wheelchairs, braces, rolling walker, quad canes and hemi-walkers
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Performed daily computerized documentation utilizing Casamba
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wilton Manors Health And Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, whiplash, ORIF, total knee replacement, AKA, BKA, arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cardiac, and Parkinson's disease
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and monitored respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Taught patients proper utilization of wheelchairs, braces, prosthetic device, canes, hemi-walkers, rolling walker as well as AlterG anti-gravity treadmill machine for pain free movement
- Administered therapeutic treatments including soft tissue massage, stretching techniques, Myofascial release and electrical stimulation, diathermy to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes utilizing Casamba
Physical Therapist Assistant
United Medical Consultants
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Treated adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnosis, including joint injuries and arthritic pain relating to cervical spine, low back, hips, knee and ankle
- Instructed and assisted patients in strengthening exercises, balance training, and gait training
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to PT and recommend adjustments to treatment plans
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2007
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2005
Skills
Manual Therapy Techniques
CPR training
Kinesiology taping
Organized and detail oriented
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Waterford Rehab & Nursing Center
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kindred Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Unity Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2016 - 08.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wilton Manors Health And Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 10.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
United Medical Consultants
08.2009 - 11.2009
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regents Park At Aventura
11.2008 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Miami Dade College
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