KAYLA HAWKINS
Galloway,OH
Summary
Passionate about utilizing expertise to provide comprehensive care and support, committed to delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Skilled in fostering strong therapeutic alliances and strives to create a safe and empathetic environment that promotes healing and optimal management of medical conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Oriented newly hired Physical Therapists to orthopedic, cardiac, and neuro units
- Presented a staff in-service on Evaluation of Vestibular Patients in Acute Care
- Presented with an interdisciplinary lecture to the Nurse Residents on Vestibular Migraine
- Served on Acute Care Shared Governance Committee from 2021-2023, Served as President from 2022-2023
- Performed outpatient and inpatient Pre/Post Lumbar Puncture Evaluations to assist Neurologists in determining treatment of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Patients
Full-Time Clinical
Mercy Health at Wellington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Provided quality care to a full case load of outpatient clients with orthopedic conditions and post-operative diagnoses
Full-Time Clinical
University of Illinois at Chicago at University of Illinois Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Evaluated and treated outpatient clients with complex neuro diagnoses including stroke, ALS, MS, SCI, and Parkinson's
Full-Time Clinical
Kettering Health Network at Grandview Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluated and treated ICU, ICU step down, and ACU clients with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary diagnoses
Part-Time Clinical
Ohio University Therapy Associates at Campus Care
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Evaluated and progressed treatment plans for outpatient collegiate clients with orthopedic diagnoses
Part-Time Clinical
Ohio University Therapy Associates at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Evaluated and treated ICU and ACU clients with pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurologic, and orthopedic diagnoses
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ohio University
05.2020
B.A. Biochemistry with a Premedical Studies Co-major - undefined
Miami University
05.2016
Skills
- Vestibular Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Empathetic and patient
- Geriatrics experience
- Staff education and training
- Hospital rounds
- Culturally aware
- Outpatient therapy background
- BLS training
Advanced Coursework
- Neurologic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: A Lifespan Approach (September 2024)
- Essentials for Vestibular and Post-Concussion Syndrome in Rehabilitation (February 2024)
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Progression in an Acute Care Setting (February 2024)
- Acute Rehabilitation in Patients Requiring Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support and ECMO (February 2023)
- Intro to Vestibular Rehabilitation (July 2022)
- Acute Cesarean Rehab (February 2021)
- Advanced Balance and Vestibular (Fall Semester 2019)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Full-Time Clinical
Mercy Health at Wellington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
01.2020 - 02.2020
Full-Time Clinical
University of Illinois at Chicago at University of Illinois Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
Full-Time Clinical
Kettering Health Network at Grandview Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018
Part-Time Clinical
Ohio University Therapy Associates at Campus Care
01.2018 - 05.2018
Part-Time Clinical
Ohio University Therapy Associates at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
B.A. Biochemistry with a Premedical Studies Co-major - undefined
Miami University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ohio University
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