LYDIA ANSONG
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Determined individual proficient in utilizing variety of physical therapy modalities to treat pain, improve mobility and restore function. Skilled in patient education to help individuals understand diagnosis and treatments. Advises and supports patients and families on issues related to physical rehabilitation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNITIAN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
- Measures patients range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
- Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.
Education
GED -
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ORTHOTICS TRAINING SCHOOL
Ghana, Bono Region, Duayaw-Nkwanta05.2016
High School Diploma -
Nkawkaw Senior High School
Ghana-Eastern Region, Nkawkaw 06.2012
Skills
- Excellent customer service and patient care skills
- Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology
- Physical strength and stamina
- Ability to lift patients and help them move
- Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Good attention to detail
WATCHING MOVIES AND LISTENING TO MUSIC
I LOVE TO WATCH MOVIES MOST ESPECIALLY, SEASONAL MOVIES AT MY LEISURE TIME . AGAIN, I DO LISTEN TO MUSIC FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION.
Timeline
PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNITIAN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
05.2019 - 05.2023
GED -
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ORTHOTICS TRAINING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Nkawkaw Senior High School
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