Dru Hemmann
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy Student with a wide range of experience in outpatient orthopedic, acute care, and pediatric physical therapy. Continued motivation to continued learning, enhancing patient outcomes, and collaborative healthcare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Mercy Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises under the guidance of physical therapists.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring vital signs and recording medical histories for accurate patient records.
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
Alton, IL
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting therapists in implementing customized rehabilitation plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort during therapy sessions with attentive care and consistent communication.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
- Contributed to successful team collaboration by providing timely updates on patient progress and concerns with the therapists, case workers, and other medical professionals.
Physical Therapy Technician
Therapy Solutions
Perryville, MO
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing prescribed physical therapy treatments and exercises.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients, utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, MO05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2023
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient communication
- Collaborative Team Member
Clinical Experience
- HSHS St. Francis Hospital (and Alton Physical Therapy) | Litchfield, IL | Upcoming: Summer 2024
- TheraKids: Pediatric School-Based Physical Therapy | Southern IL | Spring 2024
- Athletico: Outpatient Orthopedics | Edwardsville, IL | Fall 2023
- Anderson Hospital: Acute Care | Maryville, IL | Spring 2023
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified through the American Heart Association
- First Aid Certified through National CPR Foundation
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Mercy Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
02.2022 - 08.2023
Physical Therapy Technician
Therapy Solutions
05.2021 - 01.2022
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville