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Audra Araujo-Fullenkamp

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience at Community Home Health, specializing in post-surgical rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy. Adept at enhancing patient mobility through personalized exercise programs and effective communication. Proven ability to educate diverse populations, ensuring high compliance with home exercise routines and fall prevention strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Community Home Health - LHC Group
10.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Provided lymphedema therapy to patients by using manual lymph drainage (MLD) and compression wrapping to reduce lymphatic fluid. Patients educated/trained on self management of lymphedema

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palatka Health Care Center
12.2015 - 10.2018
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients recovery process.
  • Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
  • Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therpist Assistant

Keiser University
Jacksonville, IL
08-2015

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL
12-1996

Skills

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Geriatric physical therapy
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility training
  • Gait training
  • Lymphedema therapy

Certification

  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS)- April 2021

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Community Home Health - LHC Group
10.2018 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palatka Health Care Center
12.2015 - 10.2018

Associate of Science - Physical Therpist Assistant

Keiser University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Brevard Community College

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