Donabele Cadatal-Abellana
Millersville,Maryland
Summary
Hands-on, motivated physical therapist devoted to patient health and wellness. Always pursuing ways to improve patient functionality and reduce pain. Help clients improve quality of life with direct treatments and in-depth education on continuing care. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges in a position using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Enthusiastic Physical Therapist versed in patient assessment and education. Builds meticulous treatment plans and frequently assesses progress. Compassionate and energetic healthcare provider with 28 years of industry success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Physical Therapist
First Healthcare Consultants
10.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve rehabilitation outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention and self-management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and rehabilitation goals.
- Advocated for patient access to services, enhancing overall community health initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Home Care Physical Therapist
Medstar Health Homecare
06.2015 - Current
- Prepared successful treatment plans with correct evaluations and care methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, and physical capabilities of each patient.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to facility policies, Joint Commission standards, and MD regulations.
- Met patients' needs by implementing expert treatment modalities, properly using equipment, and following established treatment protocols.
Home Care Physical Therapist
Bayada Homecare
10.2008 - 06.2017
- Enhanced treatment plans by assessing cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor function of each patient.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care needs according to department guidelines.
Physical Therapist
Avante Nursing and Rehab
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Diagnosed problems based on physician notes and direct examinations.
- Prepared successful treatment plans with correct evaluations and care methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, and physical capabilities of each patient.
- Met patients' needs by implementing expert treatment modalities, properly using equipment, and following established treatment protocols.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care needs according to department guidelines.
Travel Physical Therapist
Cross Country
04.2003 - 09.2006
- Traveling physical therapist assigned in different clinical setting i.e. Level 1 Trauma hospital, acute hospital and nursing home
- Enhanced treatment plans by assessing cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor function of each patient.
- Met patients' needs by implementing expert treatment modalities, properly using equipment, and following established treatment protocols.
- Prepared successful treatment plans with correct evaluations and care methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, and physical capabilities of each patient.
- Completed timely and accurate written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for each patient receiving physical therapy support.
Staff Physical Therapist
Select Medical
06.1997 - 10.2002
- Enhanced treatment plans by assessing cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensorimotor function of each patient.
- Prepared successful treatment plans with correct evaluations and care methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, and physical capabilities of each patient.
- Met patients' needs by implementing expert treatment modalities, properly using equipment, and following established treatment protocols.
- Contributed to unit and department quality improvement program by recommending quality indicators, collecting data, and preparing recommendations to enhance services.
- Enhanced physical therapy outcomes by monitoring treatments, modifying programs, and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers.
Traveling Physical Therapist
Cross Country Staffing
09.1995 - 05.1997
- Diagnosed problems based on physician notes and direct examinations.
- Maximized treatment benefit with continuous progress monitoring, evaluations and plan adjustments.
- Improved physical function in patients by working associated muscles without causing further damage.
- Completed timely and accurate written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for each patient receiving physical therapy support.
Staff Physical Therapist
Novacare
12.1993 - 08.1995
- Diagnosed problems based on physician notes and direct examinations.
- Maximized treatment benefit with continuous progress monitoring, evaluations and plan adjustments.
- Improved physical function in patients by working associated muscles without causing further damage.
- Adapted treatment techniques such as massage, traction and manual exercises to individual patient needs and limitations.
- Contributed to unit and department quality improvement program by recommending quality indicators, collecting data, and preparing recommendations to enhance services.
- Completed timely and accurate written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for each patient receiving physical therapy support.
Education
BS - Physical Therapy
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Philippines04.1992
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Functional testing
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Safety management
- Progress documentation
- Patient examination
- Analytical thinking
- Evaluation writing
- Protocol compliance
- Medical records review
- Planning
Timeline
Part Time Physical Therapist
First Healthcare Consultants
10.2022 - Current
Home Care Physical Therapist
Medstar Health Homecare
06.2015 - Current
Home Care Physical Therapist
Bayada Homecare
10.2008 - 06.2017
Physical Therapist
Avante Nursing and Rehab
10.2006 - 09.2008
Travel Physical Therapist
Cross Country
04.2003 - 09.2006
Staff Physical Therapist
Select Medical
06.1997 - 10.2002
Traveling Physical Therapist
Cross Country Staffing
09.1995 - 05.1997
Staff Physical Therapist
Novacare
12.1993 - 08.1995
BS - Physical Therapy
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center