Cami Kay
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
ChildServe
10.2023 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians, IDT, and families/ caregivers to provide updates on patient care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning as well as instructs new hires on Safe Patient Handling techniques monthly.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Counseled students individually to help promote personal and educational motivation.
- Developed academic action plans by evaluating students learning styles, deficiencies and goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Mentored Physical Therapist Assistant student for 8 weeks as well as high school and college observational students.
- Regularly met with student to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Director of Rehabilitation and PTA
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
Bridal Stylist
David's Bridal
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Sold and fitted gowns and dresses for brides-to-be, flower girls, Mother's and bridesmaids.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Physiology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, IA05.2012
No Degree -
Graceland University
Lamoni, IASkills
- Follows all HIPAA Requirements
- Proficient in CareVoyant, EPIC, NetHealth, Optima, and Microsoft Office
- Patient Education with therapeutic exercises and Home Exercise Programs for improved strengthening and Body Mechanics
- Customer Service and Patient Care
- New Student Orientation and development
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Collaborative Mindset
- Staff Management
- Administrative Abilities
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - 07/2017
- Renewal - 05/2019, 05/2021, and 05/2023
- CPR - 10/2023
- HIPAA & OSHA - 11/2023
- Child & Dependent Adult Abuse for Mandatory Reporters - 11/2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
ChildServe
10.2023 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation and PTA
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 10.2023
Bridal Stylist
David's Bridal
09.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Kirkwood Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Physiology
University of Iowa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Des Moines Area Community College
No Degree -
Graceland University
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - 07/2017
- Renewal - 05/2019, 05/2021, and 05/2023
- CPR - 10/2023
- HIPAA & OSHA - 11/2023
- Child & Dependent Adult Abuse for Mandatory Reporters - 11/2023
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