Jazmine B. Taylor
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with many years of experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in outpatient neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics, neurodegenerative disorders, and care of medically-complex conditions. Highly skilled in developing personalized treatment plans based on current evidence and patient's goals to maximize recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, building therapeutic alliance, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate optimal health improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Sheltering Arms Institute
Mechanicsville, VA
11.2013 - Current
- Evaluate and treat patients in a hospital outpatient setting with a special focus on post-CVA, SCI, TBI, PD, balance/vestibular, polytrauma, and complex neurological conditions.
- Communicate with other members of the healthcare team (OT, SLP, physicians, nurses, insurance departments) to provide continuity of patient care.
- Provide education to patient, family members, and caregivers regarding physical therapy treatments to maximize carryover of functional gains in the patient's home & community environment.
- Incorporate clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice and to provide mentorship to newer therapists.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PRN)
Laurels of Bon Air
Richmond, VA
01.2009 - 10.2013
- Evaluate and treat adults in a skilled nursing facility, with an emphasis on the geriatric population with complex medical issues.
- Met with interdisciplinary team and patient families to determine appropriate discharge plan and timing.
- Discussed transition to higher levels of care or end-of-life issues, as needed.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Children’s Hospital
Richmond, VA
12.2004 - 03.2006
- Evaluated and treated children, ages 0-22, in outpatient setting with a variety of diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, clubfoot, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, torticollis, developmental delay, and coordination disorder
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Richmond, VA
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Managed, coordinated, and implemented physical therapy evaluations and treatments of inpatients and outpatients in pulmonary rehabilitation program, for debilitated patients with cardiopulmonary disease and multiple co-morbidities
- Conducted hour-long educational class to patients in pulmonary program entitled, 'Exercise Guidelines & Endurance,' on a tri-weekly basis
Education
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2003
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2000
Skills
- Outpatient therapy background
- Evidence-based treatment
- Neurological therapy
- Empathetic and patient
- Balance testing
- Fall recovery training
- Robotic technology
- Dementia care
- Safety Management
- Patient Relations
Affiliations
- UpENDing Parkinsons Volunteer (guided rock climbing for people living with PD)
- EssentiALZ- Alzheimer’s Association Training and Certification
- Certified Dementia Care Practitioner (pending)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Sheltering Arms Institute
11.2013 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PRN)
Laurels of Bon Air
01.2009 - 10.2013
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Children’s Hospital
12.2004 - 03.2006
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2004
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
Virginia Commonwealth University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Virginia
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