Keiara Cooper
Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant graduate, who plans to take the FSBPT Board exam in July, with comprehensive experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and providing topnotch patient care as a nursing tech. Well-versed in assisting patients with basic personal care and progressing functional mobility, while offering kindness and respect. Committed to advocating patient rights and assisting individuals in achieving maximum independence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2024 - 05.2024
- 11 Week Clinical Internship
- Treated wide range of patients with balance disorders, spinal cord injuries, post ortho, amputees, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay, rare diagnosis, strokes, cardiovascular disorders, tracheostomies/ventilators and feeding tubes
- Assisted patients with exercises, stretches and other physical therapy techniques to help improve strength, mobility and balance.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive equipment such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs.
- Medical chart review
- Cleaned treatment spaces after each use and maintained supplies in an organized manner.
- Assisted with patient evaluations by taking vital signs and collecting data related to functional abilities.
- Monitored patient progress for signs of improvement or decline in condition.
- Observed hydrotherapy treatments
- Alongside clinical instructor, manage group treatment for children who are overweight
- Kept accurate records of treatments rendered and outcomes observed.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in preparing treatment plans tailored to each individual patient's needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals regarding treatment plans and progress made toward goals set by the Physical Therapist.
- Demonstrated safe lifting principles when assisting patients into position for exercise or transferring them from one surface to another.
- Performed therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot and cold packs, according to physician's orders
- Observed patients during treatments to monitor safety, comfort levels and response to interventions
- Created and educated patients/families on Home Exercise Programs
- Instructed and assisted patient with gait training on level and uneven surfaces
- Ensure patients are performing exercises with proper alignment and safely
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards rehabilitation activities among patients.
- Reported any changes in patient conditions immediately to supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Physical Therapy Assistant Student
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - 10.2023
- 1 week clinical rotation;
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to the physical therapist
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures for home exercise programs.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing documentation, maintaining records and answering phones.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Northwest Hospital Outpatient Rehab
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - 05.2023
- 1 Week Clinical Rotation
- Provides physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist such as: manual therapy, moist heat pack, electrical stimulation, Passive Range Of Motion
- Following plan of care by Licensed Physical Therapist alongside clinical instructor such as assisting and instructing patients on strengthening exercises, gait training and functional mobility
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
Physical Therapy Aide
FYZICAL
Columbia, MD
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Help physical therapist provide care to patients
- Ensure clients are being seen in a timely manner with no backlogs
- Provide supervised assistance to patients
- Sanitize rooms after each client
- Some admin and office tasks
- Assist the therapist in administering patient care
- Maintain a smooth flow of patients through the clinic and gym
- With supervision, set up patients on modalities; assist with their exercise programs
- Clean tables and equipment between patients
- Assist with clerical and administrative tasks as needed
- Perform some laundry duties.
Rehabilitation Technician
FX Physical Therapy
Baltimore, MD
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Laid off due to COVID
- Informs therapist of patient arrival and escorts patient to treatment room
- Organizing treatment supplies and equipment
- Assists with patient treatment as directed by therapist and/or provide coverage as appropriate and needed
- Routinely stocks the linen cabinets and maintains appropriate levels of linen
- Empties dirty linen hampers
- Assists with ensuring that all equipment is put in its proper place and that the treatment areas and storage rooms are neat and orderly at the end of the day
- Greets all patients professionally and respectfully
- If necessary, assists patients with completing forms, reviews the patient information, explains insurance benefits, witnesses all necessary forms, makes copies of identification and insurance card, obtains physician prescription and scan forms into patient's chart
- Answers telephones as needed with the correct salutation
- Schedule, cancel, confirm physical therapy appointments in allotted time slots, to ease the flow for Physical Therapists
- Collect copays, and deductibles prior to appointment
- Follows established policies and procedures for cleaning and maintaining all equipment.
Nurse Technician
KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE
Baltimore, MD
04.2014 - Current
- Provide care to pediatric tracheostomy and ventilators, feeding, pain management, post orthopedic, brain and spinal cord injury patients, as well patients with developmental delays
- Obtain patients' vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration documented vital signs and weight of patients
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Assisted patients during ambulation as well as moving from one place to another via wheelchairs
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Monitor and report changes in patients' medical status
- Donn and doff orthotics per PT protocol
- Observing and maintaining safety precautions.
Education
Associate's degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Baltimore City Community College
05.2024
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Physical therapy
- Patient Safety
- Rehabilitation Care
- Pediatric Care
- CPR Certification
Certification
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Physical Therapy Assistant Student
Autumn Lake Healthcare
10.2023 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Northwest Hospital Outpatient Rehab
05.2023 - 05.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
FYZICAL
12.2021 - 08.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
FX Physical Therapy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse Technician
KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE
04.2014 - Current
Associate's degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Baltimore City Community College
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
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