AURORA CERENO
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with extensive experience in acute, inpatient rehab and SNF settings, notably at HCA Houston Healthcare Hospitals. Expert in orthopedic rehabilitation and patient-focused therapy, demonstrating superior clinical reasoning and patient relations. Achieved significant improvements in patient mobility and functional outcomes through innovative treatment planning and staff education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Physical Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital Of Clearlake
01.2022 - Current
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in an inpatient rehab setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress using CARE Tool assessment.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
07.2021 - Current
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in an acute hospital setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress using AMPAC Mobility assessment.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in both acute and inpatient rehab setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily SOAP notes in acute and CARE Tools in the inpatient rehab setting.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in both acute and inpatient rehab settings.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress using CARE Tool assessment in the inpatient rehab setting.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Attended morning meetings w/ trauma doctors and staff on the weekends to facilitate enhanced discharge process of trauma patients and the like.
Full Time Physical Therapist
Oakmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Of Humble
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
Full Time Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
PRN Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
Full Time Physical Therapist
Liberty Healthcare Center
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
Contract Physical Therapist
National Staffing Solutions
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Mostly worked/assigned in SNF settings.
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
Contract Physical Therapist
Medpro Staffing
11.2007 - 03.2012
- Mostly worked/assigned in SNF settings.
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in a SNF setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with nursing and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Developed RNP (restorative nursing programs) for long term care residents to ensure continuity of care mainly to prevent onset of contractures, pressure sores and deconditioning upon discharge from skilled therapy services.
Physical Therapy Staff
De La Salle University Medical Center
03.2005 - 08.2007
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in both acute and outpatient setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physician and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Supervised and trained physical therapy interns in both acute and outpatient settings.
Physical Therapy Staff
St. Dominic Medical Center
08.2002 - 02.2005
- Completed evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients in acute , outpatient and home health setting.
- Performed ongoing assessment of the patient's progress with daily documentation.
- Provided patient, family and staff education with regards to safe transfers training and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physician and other team members to achieve optimum quality care.
- Supervised and trained physical therapy interns in both acute and outpatient settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines04.2000
Skills
Home Exercise Programs
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Balance training
Clinical reasoning
Injury Prevention
Patient Relations
Geriatric Therapy
Therapeutic exercises
Functional Mobility
Exercise planning
Treatment Planning
Patient-Focused Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
Verbal and written communication
Patient Assessment
Pain Management Techniques
Staff education and training
Physical examination
Continuing education
Safety Management
Physical Assessment
Electrotherapy Techniques
Patient Assessments
Progress Monitoring
Adaptive to changing environments
Medical Records Management
CPR training
Information recording
BLS training
Progress Documentation
Range of Motion Improvement
Medical Records Review
Movement restoration
CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Texas Physical Therapist - 2012 to present
- BLS Certification- September 2023 to September 2025
Exercise, Cooking, Baking
My motto when it comes to health and fitness is the old saying of "an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." I love to exercise and create delicious but nutritious food for my family. I love exercising mainly doing strength training and HIIT exercises as well as flexibility exercises as it helps keep me strong and flexible. I exercise so that I can take care of my family and of course, my patients. I believe that a person should take care of themselves first before they could take care of others. I have also been venturing into creating delicious but nutritious foods for me and my family to work with my number one goal, which is to be at my optimal health as I age and be able to do the things I love and eat the food I love. I occasionally bake now but when I do, I also try to make it into something nutritious but satisfactory to my sweet tooth.
Timeline
PRN Physical Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital Of Clearlake
01.2022 - Current
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
08.2021 - 05.2022
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
07.2021 - Current
PRN Physical Therapist
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
03.2018 - 08.2021
Full Time Physical Therapist
Oakmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Of Humble
11.2017 - 02.2018
Full Time Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
09.2013 - 09.2017
PRN Physical Therapist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
05.2013 - 08.2013
Full Time Physical Therapist
Liberty Healthcare Center
02.2013 - 04.2013
Contract Physical Therapist
National Staffing Solutions
04.2011 - 12.2012
Contract Physical Therapist
Medpro Staffing
11.2007 - 03.2012
Physical Therapy Staff
De La Salle University Medical Center
03.2005 - 08.2007
Physical Therapy Staff
St. Dominic Medical Center
08.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute