Nicole Bell
Combined Locks,WI
Summary
Experienced physical therapist with extensive knowledge of evaluating and providing effective treatments to a variety of patients with different medical conditions, with emphasis in breast cancer and chronic pain. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans, enhance patient outcomes, and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Certified in lymphedema therapy, and demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital/PT Solutions
Appleton, WI
01.2004 - Current
- Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop a plan of care, set goals, and treat patients primarily in an outpatient setting, and some in inpatient at the hospital.
- Facilitate outpatient physical therapy for patients with orthopedic injuries, post-op limitations, spine pain, chronic pain, cancer, lymphedema, and balance disorders.
- Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conduct aquatic therapy treatment.
- Treat patients in our Pain Management and Rheumatology Programs to assist patients with chronic pain in improving their daily function.
- Participate in staffings with a multidisciplinary team to discuss limitations and a plan of care for our Pain Management and Rheumatology Programs.
- Continually oversee, collaborate and work together with PTA's and other disciplines.
- Evaluate and treat patients going through our Work Hardening Program.
- Document detailed evaluations and progress and daily notes in Redoc, a therapy based computer documentation system.
- Knowledgeable in scheduling in Epic
Physical Therapist
St. Pauls Elder Services
Kaukauna, WI
11.2009 - Current
- Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop a plan of care, set goals, and treat patients primarily in a skilled nursing facility, as well as outpatient, assisted living, and a CBRF Memory Care Facility.
- Work with patients with knee and hip replacements, post/op recovery, weakness, CVA's, and balance disorders leading to falls.
- Experience in treating patients with multiple co-morbidities, including Dementia.
- Oversee and work collaboratively with PTA's and other disciplines
- Monitor and record patient progress in response to therapy and adjust accordingly.
- Use electronic documentation for evaluations, progress notes, and daily notes in Net Health.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
Bellevue Total Health
Bellevue, WI
03.2002 - 12.2004
- Performed comprehensive evaluations, developed a plan of care, set goals, and treated primarily spine and orthopedic patients in an outpatient clinic.
- Documented detailed evaluations, progress notes, and daily SOAP notes in patient charts.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers, including a PTA, MD, nurse practitioner, and chiropractor.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI12.2001
Skills
- Experience in outpatient, inpatient, assisted living, and SNF
- Certified lymphedema therapist
- Breast Cancer Management
- Pain Management Techniques
- CPR Certified
- Dry needling for extremities
- Certified in Graston manual therapy
- Orthopedic and Spine Disorder Management
- Geriatric Care
- Time Management and organizational skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
Timeline
Physical Therapist
St. Pauls Elder Services
11.2009 - Current
Physical Therapist
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital/PT Solutions
01.2004 - Current
Physical Therapist
Bellevue Total Health
03.2002 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Carroll University