Christine Mealing
Trenton,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as an Physical Therapy Assistant for geriatric and orthopedic patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
NHC Augusta
North Augusta, SC
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist for adjustments in care.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques and home care strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Documented patient treatments and progress accurately in electronic health records system for compliance.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Edgefield County Hospital
Edgefield, SC
11.2008 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.
- Treated wounds gently and thoroughly.
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Patient-focused therapy
- Experienced in CASAMBA and Epic documentation
- Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
- Therapeutic exercise/ activitiesSkilled in modalitiesSkilled in wound management
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association, BLS
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
NHC Augusta
04.2015 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Edgefield County Hospital
11.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College