John Kiester
Irvine,CA
Summary
Bilateral below knee amputee with over 25 years of personal prosthetic experience and 3 years of professional experience with custom-molded and fit upper and lower extremity prosthetics. Resourceful Certified Orthotist specializing in custom-tested and fit equipment to meet patient demand. Experience cultivated over 3-year career toward extending patient care by developing and manufacturing specialized physical orthotics. Prepares extensive, individually targeted documentation and coaches patients through device use.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Orthotist, Board Eligible Prosthetist
Dynamics Orthotics And Prosthetics
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Extended continued patient care and periodic evaluations to maintain and document optimal fit and function at over 20 hospitals and skilled nursing facilities throughout Los Angeles.
- Created, manufactured, tested and fitted customized orthotic devices for patients.
- Assessed patient orthotic needs to design most-appropriate device.
- Trained patients in use of custom-fitted device to improve chances of daily successful use.
- Collaborated with Neurosurgical team for over 20 emergency custom fit HALO devices including follow up and removal.
- Collaborated and implemented draft treatment plans with Podiatrist to draft treatment plans to meet patient needs and orthotic goals.
- Used electronic medical record software to document clinical progress notes.
Resident Medical Assistant
Atria Golden Creek
Irvine, CA
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Responded to emergency situations requiring first aid and assistance from allied health providers.
- Helped improve quality inspection audit score from 72%-93%
Education
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, Ca05.2017
Skills
- Empathetic
- Innovative
- Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Electronic Medical Assessment Record
Certification
- CO - Certified Orthotist
- Certified Orthotic Fitter-2019-2021
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Safety Training - 2022
- Medication Technician Certification- 2015-2017
Timeline
Certified Orthotist, Board Eligible Prosthetist
Dynamics Orthotics And Prosthetics
04.2019 - Current
Resident Medical Assistant
Atria Golden Creek
10.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
California State University Long Beach
- CO - Certified Orthotist
- Certified Orthotic Fitter-2019-2021
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Safety Training - 2022
- Medication Technician Certification- 2015-2017
Similar Profiles
EDGAR TORRESEDGAR TORRES
Front Office Administrator at Dynamics orthotics and prostheticsFront Office Administrator at Dynamics orthotics and prosthetics
Mayra CruzMayra Cruz
Shadowing Student at Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co.Shadowing Student at Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co.
Justin HughesJustin Hughes
Clinical Care Extender Intern at Boston Orthotics & ProstheticsClinical Care Extender Intern at Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics