Jessica Evans
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with excellent skills in assessing musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Background working in high-tempo Outpatient, Inpatient and Assisted Living rehab centers. Certified in LSVT BIG with training in Maintenance Therapy and extensive experience in Post Operative, Neurological and Geriatric Treatments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.2018
Skills
- LSVT BIG Certified
- Maintenance Therapy
- Post Operative Therapy
- Neurological Therapy
- Progress Reports/Recertification
- Geriatric Therapy
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
11.2014 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Land College
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