Meghan Carty
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
College graduate with a bachelors of science in neuroscience, and minor in psychology. Hard working and collaborative individual with experiences in caregiving and physical therapy. Excited to expand upon and apply current healthcare knowledge.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Team Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated patients on care plans and implemented changes that fell within scope of practice.
- Communicated with physical therapists on the status of patient including changes to specific conditions or overall health.
- Assisted with set up of electrical muscle stimulation equipment.
- Utilized REACT table, a form of non-invasive neuromuscular therapy which promotes muscle contraction through use of bio-electric magnet.
- Utilized gait belts as seen fit.
- Worked with patients recovering from a wide variety of injuries or conditions (Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, Bell's Palsy, knee replacements, gait/balance, stroke, hip injuries/replacements, vestibulocochlear conditions...etc).
- Set up patients on heat/ice prior to, or following, completion of exercise plans.
Caregiver/Med Tech
Laurus Homecare
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks.
- Communicated with hospice staff to coordinate proper care regimen.
- Passed medications specific to individual patient needs and schedules.
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs.
- Assisted with patient ambulation with and without the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
- Utilized hoyer lifts and sit to stand during patient transportation.
- Provided wound care and monitored for changes or signs of infection.
- Implemented changes to care communicated by patient families, physicians, or other healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and care of colostomy bags and catheters. Ensured that sites were clean, bags were intact and properly emptied, and devices were working properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2024
No Degree - Behavioral Neuroscience
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2022
Skills
- Patient Communication
- CPR Certified
- Transfer Techniques
- Taking vitals
- Patient Observation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
Team Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 11.2022
Caregiver/Med Tech
Laurus Homecare
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Wayne State University
No Degree - Behavioral Neuroscience
Grand Valley State University