Emma Knapp
Clearwater,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Acute Care Physical Therapist recognized for delivering impactful clinical instruction and promoting early mobilization strategies in the ICU. Extensive experience in Critical Care, Neurology, and Orthopedics. Committed to ongoing professional development and mentorship, promoting evidence-based practices in the inpatient setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapist
BayCare
Dunedin, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with medicine, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and social work to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for adult patients, enhancing overall patient recovery.
- Implement early mobilization protocols for critically ill patients, facilitating weaning from mechanical ventilation, and high-flow oxygen.
- Promote use of light sedation during ICU stay to enhance patient comfort, facilitate patient participation and decrease delirium.
- Manage specialized caseload of post-surgical, cardiac ICU, neurology, orthopedics, and general medical units, ensuring tailored rehabilitation plans for diverse patient needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient and family conferences, and education to improve understanding of rehabilitation process.
Education/Leadership
Baycare
Dunedin, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Mentor DPT students by providing hands-on clinical instruction during their acute care rotations.
- Present weekly pre-operative information classes to patients undergoing elective total joint replacements.
- Deliver monthly presentations on the Early Mobility component of the ABCDEF Bundle, improving ICU patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06-2021
Bachelor of Science -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2018
Skills
- Early mobilization protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Vestibular testing and rehabilitation
- Clinical instruction
- Critical thinking
- Evidence-based practice
- Presentation skills
- Mentorship experience
- ICU experience
Certification
Certified Physical Therapist
Florida Department of Health
Florida Department of Health
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Physical Therapist
BayCare
10.2021 - Current
Education/Leadership
Baycare
10.2021 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science -
University of South Florida