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Karen Nguyen

Naperville

Summary

Currently a student physical therapist assistant, soon to be graduate in February. A hardworking and dedicated individual willing to increase experience and expand on knowledge to provide efficient rehabilitation services to patients. Ability to quickly adapt and learn in fast paced settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Technician

Duly
02.2023 - Current
  • Built rapport to establish trust which allowed an open communication with patients to address concerns and questions
  • Completed multiple tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner such as cleaning up equipments and instructing exercises between 2 - 3 patients
  • Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, or occupational therapists such as setting them up to perform warm exercises or provide modalities
  • Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
  • Communicated concerns and or provided updates with all disciplines that are part of the patient's care

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained confidentiality of patients, professionalism and ethical behaviors with all disiplinaries involved
  • Chart reviewed, documented, and provided therapeutic interventions such as maintaining functional mobility to assigned patients in a timely manner
  • Ensured safety when working with patients (checking vitals, precautions/contraindications)
  • Communicated and provided updated with other disciplines (social workers, nurses, MD's, OTs, PMRs) about shared patients
  • Provided a positive environment and build rapport with the patients to gain trust and patient motivation for participation in therapy
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly

Education

Associate in Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Fox College
Tinley Park, IL
02-2025

High School Diploma -

Hempstead High School
Dubuque, IA
06-2016

Skills

  • Utilized and Trained in EPIC
  • CPR Certified
  • Bilingual (Vietnamese and English)
  • Fast Learner/Quick to adapt

Timeline

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024

Physical Therapist Technician

Duly
02.2023 - Current

Associate in Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Fox College

High School Diploma -

Hempstead High School

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