CINDY WHITEHEAD
Collierville,TN
Summary
Highly-dedicated Physical Therapist with in-depth knowledge of various medical conditions, including musculoskeletal, sports-related and heart
conditions. Expertise in suggesting proper physiotherapy routines to patients between ages of 20 and 100. Responsive and reliable professional with24
years of experience in caring for patients.
Compassionate registered physical therapist with 24 years of experience in various types of long-term, outpatient and home health care. Proven ability
to provide individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient
satisfaction and streamlining organization.
Caring physiotherapy professional experienced in collecting vitals, performing clinical assessments and demonstrating proper exercise form. Well-
organized and proactive with solid communication, planning and relationship-building skills.
Patient assessments
Treatment planning
Exercise demonstrations
Physical therapy experience
Discharge planning
Collecting vital signs
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
LHC
Southaven, MS
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Helped patients recovering from orthopedic and cardiac surgeries manage complications
- Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans to modify plans accordingly
- Work with some patients over a period of weeks or months to identify and treat their physical problem
- Assessed and evaluated physical disabilities in 15 patients weekly
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment
- Organized physical exercise sessions for patients
- Cleaned and maintained physical therapy and exercise equipment
- Help patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients dealing with injuries, chronic conditions and disabilities
- Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises
- Providing education and advice about exercise and movement
- Applied modalities such as manual, massage and exercise therapy to meet specific patient needs
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals
- Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to understand health problems and suggest appropriate physiotherapy regimes to facilitate movement for daily activities
- Helping patient recover from illness or injury
- Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and treatments using [Software]
- Performed modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions
- Collected and documented patient vital signs and monitored telemetry.
Physical Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto
Southaven, MS
07.1995 - 05.2017
- Helped patients recovering from cva's and orthopedic surgeries manage complications
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans to modify plans accordingly
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment
- Organized physical exercise sessions for patients
- Cleaned and maintained physical therapy and exercise equipment
- Help patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients dealing with injuries, chronic conditions and disabilities
- Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises
- Providing education and advice about exercise and movement
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
Heart of Hospice
Olive Branch, MS
- Kept track of and evaluated the progress of patients in relation to their treatment goals
- Collaborated with health-care professionals and families to ensure that care was maintained
- Provide exercise and movement education and advice
- Devised methods that could be tailored to the specific needs of each client
- Conducted a clinical assessment and evaluation to determine the patient's needs
- Assessed the efficacy of treatment plans and made changes as needed
- Reviewed the patient's medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to better understand the patient's health issues and recommend a physiotherapy regimen to help with daily activities
- Reviewed the patient's medical history as well as referral notes from other medical practitioners in order to better understand the patient's health issues and to recommend appropriate physiotherapy regimes to help with daily activities
- Created and implemented treatment plans for patients who had injuries, chronic illnesses, or disabilities
- Advised patients on treatments and strategies for improving long-term well-being through targeted exercises
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and implemented modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - undefined
1995
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Mississippi college
1990
MS - Physical Therapy
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Tennessee State University
01.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
LHC
06.2017 - 10.2019
Physical Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto
07.1995 - 05.2017
Heart of Hospice
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Mississippi college