KELLY KLAWONN
Temperance
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist assistant with background in diverse clinical settings, including outpatient orthopedic and acute hospital setting. Skilled in assisting the PT in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery, independence, and return to daily tasks. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork with other staff to facilitate health improvement for the patients and family. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through proven therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant-Total Rehab in Maumee
ProMedica
Toledo
03.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with PT to implement patient-focused therapeutic exercises and treatments.
- Provided treatment for acute and postsurgical conditions as per medical protocols.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Managed scheduling, documentation, and billing tasks in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
- Promoted high patient satisfaction by providing excellent and knowledgeable care along with compassion and patience while returning patients to maximal health.
Physical Therapist Assistant-Center For Health
ProMedica
Toledo
02.2010 - 03.2016
- Implemented therapy plans according to physical therapist's instructions.
- Gained expertise with therapeutic techniques including Iontophoresis, Electrical Stim, Mechanical Traction and Ultrasound.
- Maintained daily pool chemistry and water quality, ensuring safety standards were met, along with directing and educating patients on aquatic ex for optimal healty outcomes
Physical Therapist Assistant-Toledo Hospital
ProMedica
Toledo
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted physical therapists in developing treatment plans for patients with diverse needs such as post operative care, neurological, geriatric, obese, and acute injuries.
- Instructed patients and family/caregivers on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers and to assist to decrease risk of falls for optimal safety.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and provided recommendations for outpatient or home health follow up care in conjunction with the evaluating therapist.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
Education
Associates Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Owens Community College
Toledo, OH05.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2002
Skills
- CPR certified
- Time management proficiency managing numerous patient care treatments on a daily basis
- Geriatrics experience
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Outpatient therapy background
- Verbal and written communication between 4 evaluating PT's, administrative assistant, and doctors offices
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
Accomplishments
- Outback Employee of the Month: June 2001 and September 2003
- Outback Employee of the Year in 2003; Criteria: attendance, attitude, work performance, and leadership capabilities.
References
Available upon request
Licensures Credentials
- Currently a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Ohio and Michigan
- American Red Cross CPR certified
- American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certified
Clinical Education
- James Creps Physical Therapy, Blissfield, MI, Outpatient Rehabilitation, 01/01/08, 05/31/08, Completed exercises and treatments per PT and addressed accordingly, Assessed ROM and Manual Muscle Testing to determine patient progression, Became proficient with modalities (Iontophoresis, Electrical Stim, and Ultrasound)
- Flower Hospital, Sylvania, OH, Outpatient Rehabilitation, 01/01/08, 05/31/08, Worked closely with PT’s and PTA’s to administer care for SCI, TBI, Neuro, and Vestibular patients, Instructed patients on strengthening, balance, weight shifting, and weight bearing exercises as well as gait sequencing for ambulation, Designed personal home exercise programs for patients
- The Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, Toledo, OH, Skilled Nursing Facility, 09/01/07, 12/31/07, Transfer patients from room to gym for treatment, Completed exercises per PT protocols and progressed accordingly, Conducted care conferences with social workers, OT’s, and nursing staff to discuss progress of patients with family
- The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH, Acute, 06/01/07, 08/31/07, Treatment of post-op TKR and THR according to doctor protocols, Completed bedside treatments of strengthening and ROM for general illness and deconditioning, Provided education to patients and families regarding home exercises and safety concerns
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Ohio July 2008 to current
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Michigan July 2011 to current
- CPR and BLS trained
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant-Total Rehab in Maumee
ProMedica
03.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant-Center For Health
ProMedica
02.2010 - 03.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant-Toledo Hospital
ProMedica
08.2008 - 02.2010
Associates Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
The University of Toledo
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