EILEEN KELLEY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ LEAD
I-50 MEDICAL CLINIC
03.2018 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Improved scheduling techniques and rapid insurance approval turnaround to increase patient volume and satisfaction.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Administered sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Marymount College For Women
Salina, KS09.1972
Skills
- Trained in Motor and Cognitive Skills Therapy
- Orthopedics Specialist
- Records Management Specialist
- Trained in Diagnostics and Prognostics
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Home Health Care Expertise
- CPR Training
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Pediatrics Knowledge
- Safety Management
- Information Recording
- Experienced in CASAMBA Documentation
- Progress Monitoring
- Adaptive to Changing Environments
- Head Start Familiarity
- Diagnostic Testing
- Protocol Compliance
- Exercise Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Management
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Functional Testing
- Focused on Consistent, Quality Care
- Patient Relations
- Physical Examination
- EMR / EHR
- Case Management
- Team Training
- Medical Records Management
- Staff Education and Training
- Massage Therapy
- BLS Training
- Direct Patient Care
- Expertise in Cochlear Implants Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Indirect Patient Care
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Assessment Expert
- Data Recording
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ LEAD
I-50 MEDICAL CLINIC
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Marymount College For Women