Colleen Krauss Simpson
Bardstown,US
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with proven ability to accurately assess patient needs, functional deficits, and deliver quality care to meet patient goals and achieve the best outcomes. Looking for new challenges with an esteemed health care organization that would enable me to apply my clinical skills and knowledge to continually improve the health and lives of others. Collaborative team player with superior work ethic, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experienced in providing effective treatments to a variety of patients in the home setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist/Full-time
CHI Health at Home/ VNA Health at Home
09.2016 - Current
- Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, post operative procedures, and disabilities with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Collaboration with referring physicians, all other interdisciplinary team members, and community services with referrals made as necessary.
- Case conferences and peer reviews with interdisciplinary team members and management.
- Instruction and supervision of CNAs and PTAs as applicable by state law.
- Thorough documentation completed in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
- Flexibility, empathy, compassion, and understanding with diverse clients, cultures, and environments.
- Successful management of high volume caseload, prioritizing as needed as well as delegating tasks to other team members.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist/PRN
Heritage Healthcare at Sansbury Care Center
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Performed evaluations and developed customized treatments for acute, sub acute, and chronic conditions for patients at SNF.
- Collaboration with family members, referring physicians, including interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care.
- Supervision of PTAs according to state regulations.
- Accurate and timely documentation of all evaluations, daily progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
- Discharge planning, facility to home.
- Expertise in orthopedic management, joint replacements, manual treatments, modalities, therapeutic exercise progression, comprehensive gait assessment, functional measures, vestibular pathologies, proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, stroke and cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist/Full-time
RehabCare @ The Cedars And The Village Of LebanonSNF
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Performed evaluations and developed customized treatments for acute, sub acute, and chronic conditions for patients at 2 skilled nursing facilities.
- Collaboration with family members, referring physicians, including interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care.
- Developed and provided in service training, education for nursing personnel as needed.
- Supervision of PTAs according to state regulations.
- Accurate and timely documentation of all evaluations, daily progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
- Discharge planning, facility to home, with home assessments performed as appropriate.
- Expertise in orthopedic management, joint replacements, manual treatments, modalities, therapeutic exercise progression, comprehensive gait assessment, functional measures, vestibular pathologies, proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, stroke and cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Education
Physical Therapy - Doctorate -
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY12.2009
Bachelor Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science -
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2006
High School -
Nelson County High School
Bardstown, KY05.1999
Skills
- Home Health Care 7 years experience
- Skilled Nursing Facility 5 years experience
- Current patient case management
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Strong clinical judgement and decision making skills
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Organized and detail oriented
- Proven documentation skills
- Interdisciplinary care coordination/ communication
- CPR certification
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist/Full-time
CHI Health at Home/ VNA Health at Home
09.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist/PRN
Heritage Healthcare at Sansbury Care Center
08.2012 - 02.2017
Physical Therapist/Full-time
RehabCare @ The Cedars And The Village Of LebanonSNF
05.2011 - 08.2016
Physical Therapy - Doctorate -
Bellarmine University
Bachelor Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science -
Bellarmine University
High School -
Nelson County High School
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