Mary Grace LAnghorne
Santa Barbara ,CA
Summary
Energetically advanced patient outcomes as a Physical Therapy Technician at Spear. Leveraging expertise in therapeutic exercise and exceptional interpersonal communication. Excelled in creating motivational environments for diverse clients, significantly enhancing rehabilitation participation. Skilled in both patient care support and fostering strong client relations, I embody a dynamic blend of technical proficiency and relationship-building prowess.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
SPEAR Physical Therapy
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients in performing exercises properly to maximize results and minimize risk of injury.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises with an emphasis on safety.
- Encouraged clients to stay motivated during workouts through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of gym facilities at all times.
- Advised clients on how to modify exercises when necessary due to pain or discomfort experienced during workouts.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary items such as linens, weights, bands.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices safely.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Provided emotional support to encourage patient participation in rehabilitation activities.
- Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
Surgical Tech / Medical Assistant
Coastal Surgery Center, Pacific Pain Physicians
Santa Barbara, California
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Prepared and positioned patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Direct Support Professional
Independant Living Institute
Santa Barbara, California
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Science
NASM
01-2024
Medical Assistant - Allied Healthcare
Career Institute
04-2020
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara 05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient care support
- Client relations
- Movement form and techniques
- CPR certified
- Reception support
- Yoga practices
- Relationship building
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship development
- Coaching and motivating
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Transporting patients
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA proficiency
- Collecting medical specimens
- Preparing for surgeries
- Wound dressing
- Patient safety
- Surgical procedures
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- Medical office administration
- Patient triage
- Chronic disease management
- Vital sign monitors
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Suture removal
- Diagnostic support
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Therapeutic instruction
- Crisis management
- Cultural awareness
- Medication administration
- Daily living support
- Care plan management
- Charting and documentation
Affiliations
- Bikram Yogi
- Singing
- Reading and writing
- Contributing to podcasts
Accomplishments
- A Teenstar Vocal Performance AWARD
- A documentary based on my recovery from being in a wheelchair
Certification
- Medical Assisting Credential
- Certified Personal Trainer through NASM
- BLS/ CPR and AED certifications
- 200 RYT Yoga Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
SPEAR Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Surgical Tech / Medical Assistant
Coastal Surgery Center, Pacific Pain Physicians
01.2021 - 11.2024
Direct Support Professional
Independant Living Institute
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Medical Assisting Credential
- Certified Personal Trainer through NASM
- BLS/ CPR and AED certifications
- 200 RYT Yoga Certification
Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Science
NASM
Medical Assistant - Allied Healthcare
Career Institute
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
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