MARINA MOSCONE
Brewer
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal, vestibular, neurological, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Highly efficient professional with strong interprofessional communication skills with high productivity standards striving to deliver exceptional patient care in a wide variety of population.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Maine Veterans Home
Bangor
10.2023 - Current
- Provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current mobility status.
- Development of individualized plan of care
- Administered individualized treatment according to patient's needs
- Reviewed patients progress weekly and adjusted plan of care accordingly
- Developed safe discharge plan
- Supervision of Physical therapy assistants to ensure appropriate adherence to treatment plan
- Provider communication
- Nursing staff education and training on safe patient handling and work related injury prevention
Maine Veterans Home Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2023 - Current
- Provide evaluation and treatment to clients in new skilled admission, ALF, memory care and LTC setting
- Identify and meet clients' goals for optimal and safe functional mobility
- Develop care plans
- Offer variety of treatment techniques to improve clients' mobility and pain
- Create wellness-oriented exercise programs tailored to clients' specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Frequent screening and reassessment of clients functional abilities in order to establish safe transfer protocols
- Decision making on appropriate use of assistive devices vs mechanical lifts in order to optimize clients safety during transfers and to prevent work related injuries
- Consult/communicate and practice with other health professionals to optimize clients' outcomes
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and communicate progress to healthcare providers, families and insurance companies
Covey Physical Therapy, Outpatient Clinic and Mobile visits
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Evaluated/diagnosed and treat various musculoskeletal, vestibular and neurological conditions
- Independent time and schedule management of full caseload clients'
- Identified clients' goals and develop effective and individualized care plan
- Conducted aquatic wellness training to general health population with the goal of improving and maintaining general health
- Developed individualized aquatic program to clients' with difficulty tolerating land-based activities
- Conducted Wellness classes for general population (including Tai Chi and stretching/flexibility program)
St. Joseph's Hospital, Dragonfly Therapy
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Completed evaluations, developed and managed individualized plan of care for patients on respiratory care, ventilators in CCU, Surgical/Orthopedic Unit, Ambulatory Surgical Unit, PostAnesthesia Care Unit, Cardiopulmonary Unit, Wound Care, and Emergency Department)
- Provided treatments and exercise programs comprising of active and passive range of motion, muscular reeducation, MET and PNF techniques to improve patient's mobility and joint pain
- Evaluated and treated acute vestibular disorders in the emergency department (including: acute BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, post concussive syndrome)
- Provided evaluations and treatments in Home setting after clients were opened by nursing
- Provided reassessment every 30 days, evaluated effectiveness of interventions, performed d/c
Covey Physical Therapy Mobile visits
- Attended clients' homes, evaluated home safety and provided effective fall prevention strategies predominantly to geriatric populations
- Developed treatments based on functional tasks oriented on optimal functioning in clients' home environment
- Provided patient education on reducing the need for medications and providing alternatives to surgical interventions with the goal of reducing pain and improve mobility
- Provided quality, personalized and evidenced-based treatment options
- Created wellness-oriented programs specific to individual clients needs (e.g.: sitting Yoga, sitting Tai Chi)
- Evaluated and monitored effectiveness of treatment interventions, completed progress reports and discharges
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Husson University
Bangor, ME, USABachelor of Science - BS - Kinesiology-Human Movement Science
Skills
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Treatment progress evaluation
- Wellness program design
- Time management
- Evidence-based practice
Continuous Education Courses
- The Hands-On Guide to vestibular Rehabilitation: Clinical Decision-Making to Treat vertigo, Dizziness, & Balance Disorders - Workshop, Portland ME
- Fall Prevention Specialist Certification Course, Online Course
- Certificate in Stroke Rehab: Recovery Without Limitation Through Neuroplasticity & Dual Task Training, Online Course
- Clinical Orthopedic Certificate: A rehab Clinician's Guide to Accelerate return to activity, Online Course
- The complete vestibular rehab certificate course: An evidence based approach to improve balance, reduce fall risk and end dizziness, Online Course
License
Maine State PT License, PT4917
Certifications And Skills
- Basic Life support (CPR and AED)
- Integrative Dry needling, 02/01/20
Clinical Education
- Covey Physical Therapy (Outpatient/ Mobile Visits), 2263 Rt2, Hermon, ME
- Seaport Village Healthcare (Outpatient/ Aquatic Therapy), 19 General Moore Way, Ellsworth, ME, 04605
- St. Joseph healthcare Hospital, 360 Broadway, Bangor, ME, 04401
- Stillwater healthcare (Sub-acute/Skilled Nursing Facility)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Maine Veterans Home
10.2023 - Current
Maine Veterans Home Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2023 - Current
Covey Physical Therapy, Outpatient Clinic and Mobile visits
11.2020 - 06.2024
St. Joseph's Hospital, Dragonfly Therapy
08.2017 - 09.2020
Covey Physical Therapy Mobile visits
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Husson University