Dana Rooney
Duryea,PA
Summary
I am a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant that is very eager to work for a new company to further my learning. I will provide residents/patients with physical therapy that is customized to their needs and make them feel confident in themselves. Provided one on one therapy to maximize benefits. Perform group therapy when appropriate. Lastly I communicate with residents and staff to provide a healthy work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehap
Scranton, PA
08.2022 - Current
- As a Physical Therapist Assistant at this facility, I followed plan of care provided by PT with communication through sessions on need for adaptations, progression or need for discharge.
- I progressed residents when appropriate, challenged residents limits and customized exercises to provide maximum benefits of therapy.
- Focus on functional strength/mobility to promote a return to prior level of function.
- Provided routine for residents to decrease hesitation on participating in therapy.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elan Gardens Personal Care Facility
Clarks Summit, PA
08.2022 - Current
- As a Physical Therapist Assistant in PCF, I focused on residents person goals to promote a return to prior level of function.
- Communicated with off site PT on needs for change in plan of care and/or need for added goals to benefit resident to best of ability.
- Due to not being a skilled nursing facility, I monitored residents vitals pre and post therapy and reported to nursing if vitals/behavior has significantly changed and needs attention for residents health, safety and to prevent decline.
- Provide high functioning exercises and focus on community mobility to improve residents abilities to go on outings with family.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aventura at Creekside
Carbondale, PA
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton, PA08.2017
Skills
- Dedication to learning new physical therapy techniques
- Proficient in fixing/altering wheelchairs if needed to fit residents/patients appropriately
- Fall recovery
- Gait analysis
- Organization
- Communication
- Creativity
- Progress Reports
- Efficiency
- Extremely hard working
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehap
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elan Gardens Personal Care Facility
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aventura at Creekside
03.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State University
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