Monik Akins
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Looking forward to build experience but also work with such a amazing team!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or ill patients requiring immediate assistance.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
- Provided support and encouragement to patients, motivating them to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Clinicals (Outpatient)
Cornerstone Rehabilitation
Senatobia, MS
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures for home exercise programs.
- Assisted with developing treatment plans that included short-term goals.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to the physical therapist.
- Ensured all equipment was functioning properly before use.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients throughout recovery process.
Clinicals (Outpatient)
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis , TN
11.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Facilitated patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2022
Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Progress reports
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Education
- Treatment implementation
- Strength training
- Communication
- Therapeutic equipment
- Patient Care
- Safety Management
- Emergency Response
Affiliations
I enjoy skating, watching movies, and reading God's word !
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
07.2023 - Current
Clinicals (Outpatient)
Cornerstone Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 03.2022
Clinicals (Outpatient)
Regional One Health Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Southwest Tennessee Community College