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
1259 Rickert Dr. Naperville, IL 60540
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
250 E. Superior St. Chicago, Il 60611
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, IL02-2025
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Dubuque, IA06-2016
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