Kristin Gordon
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Experienced PTA skilled in Lymphedema and wound care, and home health. Demonstrated ability to adopt new therapy technologies, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety for better patient outcomes
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA/CLWT
Healing Journey Lymphedema and Wound Care Physical Therapy
Myrtle Beach, SC
2022 - 07.2026
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for patients under PT supervision.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and lymphedema and wound care treatments to enhance patient mobility, strength and quality of life
- Educated patients on exercises and techniques specific to the patient to promote recovery and prevent injury.
- Implemented new therapy technologies and methods, staying at the forefront of physical therapy practices.
- Documented patient treatments accurately in electronic health records systems for compliance.
- Ensured availability of necessary physical therapy supplies for patient care, assisting with ordering and restocking.
PTA
MSA Home Health and Hospice
Myrtle Beach, SC
2017 - 2022
- Assisted in implementing individualized therapy plans to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Educated patients on exercises, gait training, neuromuscular training and self-care techniques to promote independence in home health care
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient outcomes, share insights, and improve patient outcomes
- Informed physicians about changes in patient conditions.
- Ensured care continuity through effective multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions in home health care
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments, progress notes, and care plans for compliance.
PTA
Human Performance and Wellness Center
Little River, SC
2014 - 2017
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on exercises and self-care techniques to promote independence and health management.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
Education
Associate of Science - PTA
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL2007
Skills
- Surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric therapy
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Strengthening
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Neuromuscular education
- Adaptive equipment training
- Prosthetic training
- Safety management
- Patient education
- Caregiver training
- Home health care
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA requirements
- Lymphedema and wound care
Certification
Certified lymphedema and wound care therapist through ILWTI for 3 years
Certified clinical PTA trainer through APTA/horry Georgetown for 2 years
Timeline
PTA/CLWT
Healing Journey Lymphedema and Wound Care Physical Therapy
2022 - 07.2026
PTA
MSA Home Health and Hospice
2017 - 2022
PTA
Human Performance and Wellness Center
2014 - 2017
Associate of Science - PTA
Bishop State Community College