Dana Seisler
Auburn,PA
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 28 years of experience working in patient-focused settings in both hospitals, private homes and private clinics. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Margie Bedway
Orwigsburg, PA
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted elderly client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding. Client was dependent for all mobility, transfers and ADLs.
- Provided companionship to elderly client by engaging in conversation and responding to her needs.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
Private Caregiver
Shirley McCord
Schuylkill Haven, PA
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted elderly client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship to elderly client by engaging in conversation and accompanying her on errands or outings.
- Transported client to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other necessary destinations.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
First Step Therapy
Pine Grove, PA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Pediatric Physical Therapist.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- Provided education and support to families of pediatric patients.
- Utilized specialized exercise equipment designed for pediatric physical therapy sessions.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, braces.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tower Health
Reading, PA
08.2005 - 08.2020
McCordBedway
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
- Attended client care conferences to provide information to other team members.
- As the only Aquatic Certified Therapist provided education to staff on benefits of Aquatic therapy for appropriate patents and performed therapy, while updating primary therapist on patients progress.
- Performed balance and vestibular assessments utilizing the Neurocom Balance Master and provided results to primary therapist.
- applied Kinesiotape to patients to facilitate or inhibit muscle firing to help them achieve their functional goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Boyle Physical Therapy
Hazleton, PA
07.1996 - 08.2005
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA05-1996
Skills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care Plan Management
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Safety Management
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Communication
- Proficient in Fall Prevention, Balance training, vestibular therapy, kinesiotaping
- Patient Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Shirley McCord
07.2021 - 05.2023
Private Caregiver
Margie Bedway
05.2021 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
First Step Therapy
09.2020 - 09.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tower Health
08.2005 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Boyle Physical Therapy
07.1996 - 08.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Central Penn College