LUCRETIA DURAN
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and can quickly master new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Dignity Health Hospital
Henderson, Nevada
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients at Dignity Health Hospital to identify mobility, strength, and functional limitations, guiding tailored treatment plans.
- Provided education to patients and families on home exercise programs, precautions, and safe movement.
- Recorded assessments, treatments, and progress updates in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and case managers to develop comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Demonstrated safe handling and positioning techniques for patients during therapy sessions, promoting comfort and injury prevention.
Travel Physical Therapist
DELTA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
SUMMERLIN, NV
10.2021 - 01.2022
- ATI PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTERS
- Managed fast-paced clinic with 21 patients per day, providing care in general musculoskeletal, pediatrics, post-op, neurological, vestibular, and balance therapy.
- Delivered travel physical therapy care across Delta Healthcare Providers assignments.
- Evaluated patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations.
- Developed treatment plans aligned with physician orders and facility protocols.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER, ACUTE CARE
ABQ, NM
05.2021 - 07.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
FYZICAL THERAPY AND BALANCE CENTER, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
HENDERSON, NV
03.2021 - 05.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
ENCOMPASS HEALTH, INPATIENT REHAB
ABQ, NM
01.2021 - 03.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
CONCENTRA PHYSICAL THERAPY, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
SANTA FE, NM
06.2019 - 07.2019
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
RUST MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE CARE
RIO RANCHO, NM
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted physical therapists with patient transfers, ambulation, and line management to ensure safe and effective therapy sessions.
- Organized daily caseloads for PT, OT, and SLP, while managing supply and equipment orders for efficient clinic operations.
- Created daily therapist schedules.
- Contributed to committee efforts for opening small on-site outpatient clinic, managing medical equipment orders and overseeing billing to maintain budget.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
SOUTHERN OUTPATIENT REHAB, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
RIO RANCHO, NM
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Assessed vital signs during evaluations and supported modality setup, group therapy sessions, and equipment preparation.
- Ordered and organized supplies and equipment to ensure department readiness.
- Maintained organization and sanitation throughout department.
- Facilitated interview process for new hires, enhancing team composition and support.
- Coordinated orientation for new therapy aides and managed volunteer program within clinic to foster integration and support.
Education
DPT, DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ABQ, NM07-2021
Skills
- Acute Care patient services
- Outpatient patient services
- Clinical documentation
- Direct patient care
- Therapy scheduling
- Job training leadership
- Volunteer coordination
- Attention to detail
- Influencing skills
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
Certification
- AUGUST 2021- ACTIVE NPTE BOARD CERTIFICATION
- OCTOBER 2021- ACTIVE NEVADA STATE LICENSE
- AUGUST 2020- ACTIVE CPR CERTIFICATION
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP
- Center for Development and Disability, LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN NEURODEVELOPMENT & DISABILITY MEMBER, 2019-08, 2020-03, Volunteer/member through the Center for Development and Disability consisting of problem-based learning labs, workshops, guest speakers and case studies about services, resources, and opportunities in the state of NM for pediatric community members, families, and individuals with disabilities.
- Albuquerque Outreach Center, AOC Coordinator, 2019-10, 2020-03, Volunteer AOC Coordinator consisting of organizing and assigning interdisciplinary teams of students from different disciplines in health care programs to treat residents at a mens homeless shelter. Included recruiting the patients for the students to treat and managing treatment duration time while facilitating discussions about learning moments amongst students.
Timeline
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Dignity Health Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist
DELTA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
10.2021 - 01.2022
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER, ACUTE CARE
05.2021 - 07.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
FYZICAL THERAPY AND BALANCE CENTER, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
03.2021 - 05.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
ENCOMPASS HEALTH, INPATIENT REHAB
01.2021 - 03.2021
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENT PT
CONCENTRA PHYSICAL THERAPY, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
06.2019 - 07.2019
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
RUST MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE CARE
04.2014 - 06.2018
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
SOUTHERN OUTPATIENT REHAB, OUTPATIENT ORTHO
01.2014 - 07.2017
DPT, DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE