Hi, I’m
Heather Adams
LPN, LMT, CPT
CAPE CORAL,Florida
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist with 30 years of experience in Massage Therapy Modalities.
Upholds moral ethics. Strengths lie in understanding client needs, providing therapeutic relief, and promoting wellness through safe, effective techniques. Implements holistic approaches into practice to enhance overall client health.
Contributes to a supportive team environment dedicated to promoting health, healing, and well-being. Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments.
Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
New Graduate
Licensed Practical Nurse
12.2024 - Current
Home Instead Senior CareCape Coral, FL
Home Health Caregiver
03.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Self Owned Massage And Bodywork BusinessCape Coral, FL
Massage Therapist
12.1994 - Current
Job overview
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
- Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
- Fostered a positive and calming atmosphere in the treatment room, allowing clients to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions.
- Expanded clientele by offering specialized treatments such as hot stone, sports, and prenatal massages.
- Maintained accurate client records for effective treatment planning and progress tracking.
- Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
- Expanded knowledge of various modalities through continuing education courses, enhancing skillset as a therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapists, Chiropractors and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
American Finishing, Inc.Bradenton, FL
Office Manager/Vice President
08.2010 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Education
Cape Coral Technical CollegeCape Coral, Florida
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing Program
10.2023 - 10.2024
University Overview
- Honoree of Cape Coral Tech College
- Honor Roll 2022 and 2024
- [National Technical Honor Society] Member
- Relevant Coursework: IV Certification & BLS Cert
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, Florida
from General Ed
08.2021 - 05.2022
Zeal Technical InstituteFort Myers, Florida
Phlebotomy Certification from Phlebotomy Program
07.2021 - 10.2021
Desert Institute of Healing ArtsTucson, Arizona
Licensed Massage Therapist from Massage Therapy
01.1994 - 12.1994
University of ArizonaTucson, Arizona
from Studied Exercise And Sports Science
08.1990 - 12.1993
Western North Carolina UniversityCullowhee, North Carolina
from General Ed
08.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Prenatal Massage
- Geriatric Massage
- Pediatric Massage
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Hydrotherapy / Vichy Room Treatments
- Body / Cellulite Treatments
- Sports Massage
- Chair Massage
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Trigger Point Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Swedish Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Physical therapy support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Care
- Nutrition management
- Palliative Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fall prevention
- Meal Preparation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Client safety and first aid
- Ambulation Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- ADL support
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal care services
- Care Plan Adherence
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Light Housekeeping
- Hospice Care
- Client Relationship Building
- Targeted marketing
- Event Networking
- Customer Service
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchCareer advancementFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid time offAvailability
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Graduate
12.2024 - Current
Cape Coral Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing Program
10.2023 - 10.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2022 - 01.2024
Florida SouthWestern State College
from General Ed
08.2021 - 05.2022
Zeal Technical Institute
Phlebotomy Certification from Phlebotomy Program
07.2021 - 10.2021
Office Manager/Vice President
American Finishing, Inc.
08.2010 - 03.2013
Massage Therapist
Self Owned Massage And Bodywork Business
12.1994 - Current
Desert Institute of Healing Arts
Licensed Massage Therapist from Massage Therapy
01.1994 - 12.1994
University of Arizona
from Studied Exercise And Sports Science
08.1990 - 12.1993
Western North Carolina University
from General Ed
08.1986 - 05.1988
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