Blake Undestad
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
With a background of working in healthcare for over 16 yrs in both nursing and therapy, I have developed great skills and knowledge with patient interactions as well as colleague collaboration. Always educating and finding new techniques sparks my interests in improving personally and professionally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator
Encompass Health Of Lakeland
06.2023 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Very productive with use of UDS and IRFPAI 4.0/4.2
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Medical Outpatient
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Hill Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
South University
Tampa09.2016
Skills
- Document management
- Database management
- Best practices implementation
- Team collaboration
- Phone and email etiquette
- Staff training
- Staff development and training
- Documentation and control
- Workflow optimization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator
Encompass Health Of Lakeland
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Medical Outpatient
01.2017 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Hill Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
South University
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