JaNene Garner
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Mills Peninsula Health Services (Sutter Affiliate)
03.2010 - Current
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Lead PT for the new Joint Replacement Center / Orthopedic unit:
- Established and helped to create guidelines along with orthopedic surgeons for joint replacement program procedures
- Beginning to end patient experience (Pre-op class, patient family education, pain control , d/c planning)
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Participated and helped lead in hospital wide partnership council working on metrics to improve fall prevention and patient satisfaction
Home Health Physical Therapist
CVH Care Home Health
05.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
Home Health Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente, Home Health Services
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Evaluate patients and interpret findings to assess nature and extent of dysfunction
- Establish and implement care plans and treatment goals
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals, specialists, nurse, home health aide, and case manager
- Educator to patient/family/caregiver related to disease/dysfunction related to treatment plan and goals
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Clinical
Valleycare Healthcare System/ Lifestyle Rx
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Outpatient/Sports Medicine and Performance Facility
- Managed an independent case load
- Led a daily Knee Injury Prevention class for young adolescents
Inpatient
Valleycare Healthcare System
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Acute Care Facility/SNF
- Managed an independent case load
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds
- Assisted in directing a monthly stroke support group
- Led a knee rehabilitation “boot camp”
Outpatient Orthopedic
Clinical Affiliations, Kaiser Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Managed an independent caseload in a fast-paced setting
- Designed plans of care including goals, interventions, and prognosis
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA06.2009
B.S - Allied Health
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA06.2005
Skills
- Mobility Support
- Home Exercise Programs
- Discharge Recommendations
- Acute Disorders
- Movement Restoration
- Infection Control Policies
- Healthcare Regulations
- Compassionate Care
- Home Health Care Expertise
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist
CVH Care Home Health
05.2020 - Current
Home Health Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente, Home Health Services
05.2017 - 09.2020
Physical Therapist
Mills Peninsula Health Services (Sutter Affiliate)
03.2010 - Current
Clinical
Valleycare Healthcare System/ Lifestyle Rx
04.2009 - 07.2009
Inpatient
Valleycare Healthcare System
01.2009 - 04.2009
Outpatient Orthopedic
Clinical Affiliations, Kaiser Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
B.S - Allied Health
Clark Atlanta University
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