Jyra Dark
Houma,LA
Summary
Motivated student Physical Therapy who is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is ready to advance my professional knowledge. Well-organized, reliable and proficient in Microsoft Office, which includes efficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Articulate communicator and hardworking team player with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Also, through academic achievement, demonstrated great commitment and integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Worker
LSU Testing And Evaluation Services
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Greet office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate Personnel Stock materials in an organized manner Help obtain and organize files and research papers Answer office phones and took messages, efficiently transferring calls and information
Physical Therapy Technician
PT Solutions- Tulane Inpatient Rehab
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Clean equipment before and after each patient in each gym
- Prepare treatment areas for therapist and patients
- Rehabilitate patients in moving from room to room
- Check each patient room for equipment that does not belong in their rooms
- Take equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer belts) out of patient’s room after they are discharged
- Help assist therapists and nurses with transferring patients
- Help assist therapists with their treatment for patients (giving the patient and therapist a wheelchair follow, setting the patient up on the bike)
- Operate equipment, such as hoyer lift, sara flex, and lite gait
- Keep track of minutes for each patient in the rehab
- Making sure they are getting the required amount of treatment
- Email stats and census of the rehab to directors every morning
- Order supplies and the therapist closet is fully stocked
- Make sure wheelchairs are in working condition and that the brakes work
- Help change patients and help to transfer them to bedside commode or bed pan.
Student Physical Therapist
Moreau- Bluebonnet
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed hands-on therapy under the guidance of a physical therapist
- Conducted initial patient evaluations, resulting in the conduction of personalized treatment plans
- Provided and assisted patients with therapeutic exercises to help them to achieve their personal goals
- Documented progression of all patients and aiding in boosting overall patient satisfaction.
Student Physical Therapist
Chabert Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed hands-on therapy under the guidance of a physical therapist
- Conducted initial patient evaluations in the hospital acute setting
- Worked with a variety of patients ranging from ortho diagnoses to neuro diagnoses
- Educated post-op patients on gait training, proper usage of assistive devices, and post-op precautions
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle among patients by delivering education on proper body mechanics, posture, and ergonomics during daily activities.
- Communicated effectively with other health care providers (physicians, nurses, and other therapists) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure optimal results.
Student Physical Therapist
Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Performed hands-on therapy under the guidance of a physical therapist
- Formulated effective, therapeutic interventions to help assist patients in meeting their goals to restore, maintain, and improve overall function
- Assisted athletes in meeting their goals to return to sport and injury prevention
- Educated pelvic health patients regarding diagnosis and therapeutic treatments
- Documented detailed prognosis, treatment responses, and progressions in patient charts.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/ Pre-PT
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2019
Skills
- Collecting vitals
- Patient education skills
- Evidence-based interventions
- Evidence-based practices
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient service
- Body Mechanics
- Safety Management
- Patient evaluations
Accomplishments
- Black Scholars Awards
- Black Scholars Awards
- Inducted in Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
- Nominated to be a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
- Nominated to be a member of Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
- Nominated to be a member of SCLA Honor Society
- Nominated to be a member of Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity
- Invitation to join The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Membership
Certification
- BLS/CPR from American Heart Association
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER WORK
· Boys & Girl Club
· Clean-Up Day at LSU
· Volunteered at Donahue & Trahan Physical Therapy in Houma
· Made Health Kits for young girls in third world countries
· Played bingo with the elders in a retirement home
· Volunteered in acute care for Tulane Inpatient Rehab
· Habitat for Humanity with Sigma Lambda Gamma
· Cajun Classic
Affiliations
- Member, LSU Kinesiology Club
- Member, Ogden Honors College
- Member, LSU Chapter Phi Eta Sigma
- Member, Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
- Member, LSU Minority Women's Movement
Research
Ngui A, Dark J, Watson J, Swafford A. Diversity in DPT Programs: Identifying Factors Influencing Current Minority Students' Decision to Apply to DPT Programs. (Poster) APTA-Louisiana Spring Symposium. Lafayette LA. March 22, 2024.
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Chabert Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Moreau- Bluebonnet
06.2023 - 07.2023
Physical Therapy Technician
PT Solutions- Tulane Inpatient Rehab
02.2020 - 08.2021
Student Worker
LSU Testing And Evaluation Services
01.2017 - 08.2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/ Pre-PT
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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