Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Committees
References
Timeline
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Cortney Railing

Garden City,MI

Summary

Skilled Therapy Aide with extensive experience at Trinity Health, adept in supporting physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions. Demonstrates excellent communication and patient confidentiality, enhancing patient mobility and strength. Proven track record in improving therapy outcomes and fostering patient rapport.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapy Aide

Trinity Health
Livonia, MI
09.2018 - Current
  • Perform modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, mechanical traction, and applying hot/cold packs to improve patient movement and functions.
  • Work in acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings, assisting Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists with patient ambulation, transfers, and retrieving necessary equipment.
  • Work alongside Speech Language Pathologists assisting with Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing. Responsibilities for MBSS include setting up the C-arm, positioning the patient in the C-arm, pouring the required amounts of barium for the test, feeding patients barium, measuring the remaining barium after the test, and cleaning up. Responsibilities for FEES include the preparation and setup of the scope, and the foods and drinks required for the test, feeding the patient, proper cleanup, and taking used scopes to sterile processing for cleaning.
  • Relay information from doctors and nurses to therapists regarding patient care.
  • Keep linens stocked, and treatment areas clean.
  • Assign therapists to patients in acute care daily.
  • Go over billing reconciliations daily, and make necessary changes to charges billed.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to prevent patient injuries during therapy sessions.
  • Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Assisted with training new staff members on department protocols.
  • Led group therapy sessions focusing on improving mobility and strength.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with patients and loved ones.

Clinical Coordinator

Trinity Elite Sports Performance
Livonia, MI
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Performed administrative duties, including greeting patients/clients, checking them in, collecting copays, scheduling appointments, scanning documents into patient charts, answering and returning phone calls, and sending faxes.
  • Monitored proper clinical area appearance, cleanliness, and restocking by creating daily, weekly, and monthly assistant task lists.
  • Set patients and clients up on the Game Ready ice machine for recovery after therapy and workout sessions.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Noon Monitor

Edustaff
Livonia, MI
10.2016 - 03.2020
  • Provided care and safety for students during lunch and recess.
  • Communicated with classroom teachers, principals, and parents to discuss student backgrounds, medical issues, and behaviors.
  • Attended to the needs of students, and informed school personnel of unusual behavior or health problems.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.

Home Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Care Home
Livonia, MI
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands.

Education

CENA Certification - Nursing Assistant

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
08-2015

Associate of General Studies -

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
08-2003

High School Diploma -

Huron High School
New Boston, MI
06-1998

Skills

  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy support
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment
  • Assisting patients
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient confidentiality

Accomplishments

  • Heart of Trinity Health award recipient

Certification

  • Basic Life Support certified

Committees

  • Previously involved in inpatient rehab fall committee, department engagement committee, and was department safety champion for Trinity Health.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator

Trinity Elite Sports Performance
09.2020 - 12.2021

Therapy Aide

Trinity Health
09.2018 - Current

Noon Monitor

Edustaff
10.2016 - 03.2020

Home Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2015 - 04.2016

CENA Certification - Nursing Assistant

Henry Ford College

Associate of General Studies -

Henry Ford College

High School Diploma -

Huron High School

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