Natalie Ruedinger
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant with 17 weeks of experience from inpatient and outpatient settings. Focused on expanding knowledge and skills through exposure to different patient oriented treatments. Ready to become the best PTA possible through feedback and new learning opportunities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physical therapists and occupational therapists to develop comprehensive co-treatment plans to address individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper management of assistive devices, gait sequencing, and safe mobility techniques throughout treatment.
- Educated patient on proper adherence to home exercise plan to improve bed mobility, endurance, and strength to complete activities of daily living.
- Educated high falls risk patients on proper foot wear, environmental surroundings, and use of assistive device to minimize fall risks in community and home environment.
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Baptist Health Physical Therapy- Eastpoint
Louisville, KY
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Applied modalities to patient to improve pain, mobility, and compliance to therapeutic exercise to assist with recovery process.
- Educated patients with impaired balance on compensatory strategies and assistive devices to decrease falls.
- Assisted in reducing patients pain levels through targeted massage therapy and joint mobilization.
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
PT Solutions- East Columbus
Columbus, IN
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Adapted therapeutic exercises based on progression or regression of patient presentation for maximum benefits.
- Instructed and assisted patient in strength training with use of resistance bands, weights, and electrical stimulation.
- Assisted in passive and active assist range of motion to ensure adherence to post surgery protocol.
Education
Associate of Health Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg05.2024
Skills
- Functional Mobility Training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Gait training
- Body Mechanics
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Wheelchair mobility training
Community Service
- Educating individuals with down syndrome about maintaining healthy lifestyle and staying active.
- Educated and participated in preparing and cooking healthy meal with individuals with down syndrome.
- Incorporated tie dying t-shirts, dancing, games and campus tour activities while educating population about what Ivy Tech Community College has to offer.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Baptist Health Physical Therapy- Eastpoint
01.2024 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant Student
PT Solutions- East Columbus
04.2023 - 05.2023
Associate of Health Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College