MARIELA CARDENAS
Springfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
BAYADA
09.2022 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated families and caregivers on HEP and precautions tailored individually for improved at-home support.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairfax Nursing Center
Fairfax, VA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
Rehabilitation Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted PTs, OTs, SLPs, and nurses in their treatment plans (transferring patients, swallow tests, or cleaning patients)
- Educated patients on appropriate form to get dressed considering each individual patients surgery.
Front Desk Clerk
LA Fitness Gym
Springfield, VA
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Collected fees, and payments.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Physical Therapist Technician
OrthoVirginia
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Taught and assisted patients with therapeutic exercises with the supervision of a PT
- Applied NMES and ultrasound on patients as requested by OT and PT
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry And Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2015
Skills
- Patient Service
- Hip Surgery
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Body Mechanics
- Knee Surgery
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Progress Reports
- Caregiver Training
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American sign language
Professional Working
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
BAYADA
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairfax Nursing Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
Front Desk Clerk
LA Fitness Gym
06.2019 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Technician
OrthoVirginia
12.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry And Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University