Melissa Boyster
New Market,AL
Summary
Recent graduate and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with good relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities. Detail-oriented and reliable with a hardworking nature. Ready to apply education and expand skills in the workplace.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Lakes Physical Therapy
Manning , SC
2019.10 - 2019.12
- Provided physical therapy services to a variety of outpatient cases as directed by physical therapist
- Obtained experience in working in an outpatient private practice
- Further developed skills in modalities such as ultrasound, traction, massage, and TENS
- Further developed skills in therapeutic activities and therapeutic exercise
- Provided physical therapy services to pediatric patients
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Collaborated well with PTs, PTAs, aides, and OT as needed to manage patient plan of care.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Performed in-service presentation for physical therapy staff
- Gained independence working a full therapist caseload.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
PRISMA health Toumey hospital Rehab department
Sumter , SC
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Provided physical therapy treatments to a variety of acute inpatient cases as directed by Physical Therapist
- Collaborated well with doctors, nursing staff, aides, OT, SLP, and PTs to provide overall patient care
- Observed orthopedic surgical procedures
- Participated in preparing patients for discharge from hospital
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Performed in-service Presentation for rehab staff.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Observed signs and symptoms to report changes in patient condition.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Palmetto Health USC orthopedic center
Columbia , SC
2019.03 - 2019.03
- Observed patient evaluations
- Gained experience in providing physical therapy treatments on a variety of orthopedic patients
- Developed skills in documentation and implementing treatment plans based on patient POC
- Introduced to working within a hospital owned outpatient orthopedic practice.
Veterinary Technician CVT
Northwest Pet Clinic PLLC.
Tucson , AZ
2011.09 - 2015.08
Veterinary Assistant
Sunrise Pet Clinic PC
Tucson , AZ
2008.04 - 2011.06
Veterinary Assistant
Northgate Animal Hospital
Fayetteville , NC
2004.11 - 2007.08
Education
Associate Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University
12.2020
High School Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School
Fayetteville, NC2003-06
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Acute care Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Customer service Communication skills
- Treatment implementation
- Patient education
- Compassionate
- Motivated
- Personable
Accomplishments
- Received award for most hardworking student from instructor at Pinning ceremony at South University in Columbia, SC 2019
- Made Dean's list at Central Carolina Technical College, SC while obtaining pre-requisites for PTA program 2017
- Suicide Prevention Certificate 10/26/2018
Previous Work History
- Veterinary Technician CVT, Northwest Pet Clinic PLLC., Tucson, AZ, 09/2011, 08/2015
- Veterinary Assistant, Sunrise Pet Clinic PC, Tucson, AZ, 04/2008, 06/2011
- Veterinary Assistant, Northgate Animal Hospital, Fayetteville, NC, 11/2004, 08/2007
Certification
- Obtained Tennessee PTA licensure 10/22
- Obtained Alabama PTA licensure 04/23
- BLS and CPR Certified 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Lakes Physical Therapy
2019.10 - 2019.12
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
PRISMA health Toumey hospital Rehab department
2019.06 - 2019.09
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Palmetto Health USC orthopedic center
2019.03 - 2019.03
Veterinary Technician CVT
Northwest Pet Clinic PLLC.
2011.09 - 2015.08
Veterinary Assistant
Sunrise Pet Clinic PC
2008.04 - 2011.06
Veterinary Assistant
Northgate Animal Hospital
2004.11 - 2007.08
Associate Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University
High School Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School
- Obtained Tennessee PTA licensure 10/22
- Obtained Alabama PTA licensure 04/23
- BLS and CPR Certified 2024
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