Kathlea Sweetsy Aguirre

• Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
• Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
• Administered therapeutic treatments including Ultrasound , Diathermy and Electrical stimulation to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
• Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
• Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
• Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Implemented policies and procedures with utmost working ethics while communicating effectively to team members.
• Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
• Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
• Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
• Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Communicated pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
• Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
• Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
• Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
• Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
• Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
• Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

• Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with employees.
• Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.
• Resolved all issues efficiently, which in turn enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
• Hired and directed teams of 5-10 employees to achieve daily and long term operations and business goals.
• Optimized processes and supervised 5-10 employees, including overseeing administration, budgeting, sales and scheduling protocols.
• Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with Home Health clients to drive business development.

• Same duties as above at Rowlett Health and Rehabilitation Center

• Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote Outpatient program to community members, fire station, and ALFs.
• Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
• Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
• Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
• Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
• Motivated and supervised 17 PT/OT/ST in delivering quality patient care.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities same as above

Duties and responsibilities same as above