Chelsey Garrett
Hazen,ND
Summary
Driven Physical Therapy Assistant and CNA with proven expertise in patient care, therapeutic exercises, and safety management honed at Knife River Care Center. Excelled in delivering tailored treatment plans, enhancing muscle performance, and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, with a strong focus on achieving significant patient mobility improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
Knife River Care Center
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
CNA
Knife River Care Center
10.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck, NDAssociate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05.2026
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
Hazen, ND05.2010
Skills
- Patient Care
- Therapeutic exercises
- Strengthening
- Muscle performance
- Treatment implementation
- Patient Screening
- Pain Management Techniques
- Gait training
- Strength training
- Safety Management
- Emergency Response
Certification
CPR certified
CPR
Completed CPR certification class
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Knife River Care Center
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Knife River Care Center
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
United Tribes Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
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