Kimberly Swinton
Augusta,GA
Summary
Friendly, upbeat, positive team player that is extremely motivated and assertive. Offering strong history of success in providing knowledgeable and conscientious support to all patients. Articulate and personable professional who displays initiative and is well organized. Safety-focused, reliable and skilled at managing any assistance task on behalf of senior personnel, including fitting devices and preparing equipment. Good multitasking, problem-solving and documentation skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Aide
Doctors Hospital
01.2013 - Current
- Assist physical and occupational therapists
- Prep patients room for therapy sessions
- Assist with whirlpool therapy in burn unit
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment.
- Assist with VAC machine and pulse lavage kits
- Crutch train
Rehabilitation Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Checked all therapists supplies and devices, assisting with ordering and restocking(including speech therapists).
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted in patient care activities such as whirlpool treatment and pulse lavage.
- Customer Service
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC12.1998
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School
Lamar, SC05.1997
Skills
- Mobility Support
- Great Organizational skills
- Inventory Management
- Expiry Date Verification
- Medical Terminology
- Safety Management
- Rehabilitation Services
- Ambulatory Care
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- CPR Certified
- Status Updates
Timeline
Physical Therapist Aide
Doctors Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Denmark Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School
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