Geli Yeagle
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 34 years of experience. Has a track record of completing tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient assessment, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic exercises. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and recovery outcomes.
Fully qualified physical therapy professional dedicated to patients and supportive of team needs. Steps in quickly to assist patients and staff with diverse demands. Talented in assessments, patient training and recordkeeping.
Compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with background in providing support for comprehensive patient care. Have experience in implementing physical therapy treatment plans, assisting patients in exercise routines, and utilizing therapeutic techniques under the direction of physical therapists. Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate patients during rehabilitation, and adeptness in using adaptive equipment for diverse needs. Contributed to improved patient mobility and pain reduction through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and personalized patient care approaches.
Compassionate professional in the healthcare rehabilitation sector, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Skilled in patient mobility enhancement, exercise programming, and adaptive techniques for improved daily living. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to foster positive outcomes in patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
License, Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifepoint Health
06.1993 - Current
- Provided physical therapy treatments such as strhing, massage, and exercise to patients according to the plan of care.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plans based on physician's orders and assessments.
- Instructed patients in therapeutic exercises, proper body mechanics, balance activities, functional mobility training, and safety awareness.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding infection control practices.
- Assisted Physical Therapists with developing new treatment protocols or modifying existing ones.
- Monitored patient progress by observing response to treatments; recording changes in condition; reporting any changes or concerns to Physical Therapist.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists and social workers.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to physical therapy techniques and modalities to enhance professional knowledge base.
- Educated patients and families about their condition, prognosis, treatment options available, home exercise program instruction.
- Motivated patients during therapy sessions by providing encouragement while setting realistic goals for them to achieve during each session.
- Attended team meetings with Physical Therapists to discuss patient progress towards goals set forth by the plan of care.
- Assisted Physical Therapists with evaluating effectiveness of treatments provided by performing outcome measurements after each session completed.
- Collaborated with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
- Demonstrated compassion towards all patients regardless of age or disability.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
- Enhanced professional development and clinical knowledge through continuing education and peer reviewed literature.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Facilitated patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and provided recommendations for outpatient or home health follow-up care.
- Adhered to safety protocols to prevent patient injuries during therapy sessions.
- Assisted in the use of assistive devices and prosthetic training for patients.
License, Physical Therapist Assistant
Bellefonte Hospital
Russell, KY
07.1990 - 06.1993
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Shawnee University
Portsmouth, OH07-1990
Skills
- Therapeutic equipment
- Confidential information
- Proficient in meditech
- Progress report
- Safety ambassador
- Clinical instructor
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Body Mechanics
- Adaptive equipment use
- Heavy caseloads
- HIPAA Requirements
- Pain Management Techniques
- Treatment implementation
- Patient Education
- Range of motion exercises
- Safety Management
Timeline
License, Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifepoint Health
06.1993 - Current
License, Physical Therapist Assistant
Bellefonte Hospital
07.1990 - 06.1993
Associate of Applied Science -
Shawnee University