Ashley Beam
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and motivated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, therapeutic interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across subacute, telehealth, and outpatient settings. Committed to client-centered care, promoting functional independence, and continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical & Occupational Therapy Aide
Saint Peter’s Health and Wellness Center
Somerset, NJ
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicate with therapists and fellow aides to complete daily tasks.
- Prepare hot packs and cold packs for patients.
- Participate in staff meetings with other healthcare professionals.
- Receive and greet patients.
- Clean the facility and all equipment used.
- Follow HIPAA protocols.
- Assist and supervise patients when exercising while in the gym.
- Communicate with patients to ensure comfortability while in the gym.
Physical Therapy Aide
BEST Physical Therapy
Middlesex, NJ
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Communicating with therapist collaboratively.
- Prepared hot packs and cold packs for patients.
- Organizing patients charts and exercise flow sheets.
- Cleaning the facility. Including equipment and tables.
- Supervising patients when exercising and while in the gym.
- Instructed patients in safe and effective use of weights, pulleys, inclined surfaces, and various equipment for given treatments to reduce injury.
Physical Therapist Aide
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in carrying out various treatment procedures under the supervision of the therapist.
- Escorted patient to departments, getting them started on their exercises and demonstrating how to use the equipment.
- Gathered and provide equipment including hot and cold packs, water, and towels for patients.
- Prepares equipment for the patient treatment as requested by the therapist. Refill containers and stock treatments as needed by therapist.
- Maintains cleanliness of therapeutic equipment.
- Prepares and assists with professional staff regarding patient treatment. Check inventory for wheelchair cushions.
- Assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes.
Physical Therapy Aide
Innovative Physical Therapy Inc.
Kendall Park, NJ
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Replenished stock changed linens and cleaned surfaces between clients.
- Assisted in set up and managed patient appointments.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Communicated extensively with patients to aid, support and instructions.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow therapist and aides.
Physical Therapy Aide
Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center
Livingston, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisting physical therapist with patients care.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Led engaging individual and group activities to promote resident involvement.
- Replenished stock changed linens and cleaned surfaces between client.
- Ambulate patients with appropriate techniques for mobility support, including wheelchair and standing assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Patient-centered care & therapeutic use of self
- Documentation (eg, EMR, SOAP notes)
- Activity analysis & task adaptation
- Assistive technology & home modifications
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Cultural competence & trauma-informed care
Volunteer Experience
Get Fit program, 2016, Helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to help lead a healthy lifestyle. Creating nutritional and fitness guidelines to help provide better eating and exercise habits.
Certification
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) – Member
- [State OT Association] – Member
- First Aid CPR/AED ( Active till 2026)
Fieldwork Experience
- Level 1: Fair Lawn Senior Center (5/17/2022- 6/15/2022)
- Level II Experience: Village Point Rehabilitation (9/6/2023- 11/27/23)
- Level II Experience : Belle Mead Physical Therapy ( 1/12/2024- 3/29/2024 )
Timeline
Physical & Occupational Therapy Aide
Saint Peter’s Health and Wellness Center
05.2021 - 06.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
BEST Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 12.2020
Physical Therapist Aide
Morristown Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Physical Therapy Aide
Innovative Physical Therapy Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2019
Physical Therapy Aide
Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Stockton University
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