Monica Garcia-Michel
San Jose,CA
Summary
Experienced Rehab Technician with outstanding health care background producing measurable outcomes through physical therapy. Proudly developed care plans to meet recovery needs of residents and patients. Communicates effectively with therapist and support team concerning individual patients and treatments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Rehab Technician
Silver Creek Physical Therapy
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured patient care, providing support to therapists through patient therapeutic exercise for strengthening, balance training, flexibility and range of motion, and gait training
- Taking inventory and ensuring everything is up to date and supplies are fully stocked for everyday use
- Answering patient inquiries and educating patients and their families on the benefits of therapeutic exercise.
Caregiver
Premier Health Care Services
08.2018 - Current
- Involved in direct care of patients with various types of disabilities
- Knowledgeable on different conditions for patient and family education on patient care
- Multitasking in tasks of ADLs such as bathing, hygiene, toilet care, medication reminders, monitoring intakes, mobility, communication, and transportation to and from appointments.
Rehab Coordinator/ Technician
Vasona Creek HealthCare Center
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisting Physical and Occupational therapists with the application of gait training, transfer training, and co-treatment exercise programs
- Setting the daily schedule for 25+ Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists while also working to arrange specific schedules for over 100 patients
- Daily audits on therapy documentation to check for completeness, and maintaining patient files up to date
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Major in Kinesiology with a Minor in Sociology and Spanish -
Notre Dame De Namur University
05.2021
Skills
- Impeccable organization skills
- Exceptional multi-tasking ability
- Leadership skills
- Very adaptive
- Communication skills
- Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Epic, RainTree, Medbridge, PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and Net Health
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Outpatient Therapy
Certification
BLS Certification, Trained to provide CPR, AED, and First Aid, 10/2024
Volunteer and Internships
Santa Clara Valley Medical Hospital, San Jose, CA, 10/2019-11/2021,
Observe clinicians in the application of NEMS, Exo skeleton, neuromuscular re-education, and gait training to rehabilitate individuals with various neuromuscular conditions, including post-CVA, SCI, and Brain Injury
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Rehab Technician
Silver Creek Physical Therapy
10.2022 - Current
Rehab Coordinator/ Technician
Vasona Creek HealthCare Center
04.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Premier Health Care Services
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science Degree - Major in Kinesiology with a Minor in Sociology and Spanish -
Notre Dame De Namur University
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