Nikki Carter
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant with exemplary knowledge of skilled interventions. Successful career working with geriatric patients to provide outstanding treatment techniques and serving patients recovering from surgery, falls, CVA, and general weakness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rolla Health & Rehab
2022.10 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Life Care Center Of Waynesville
2022.08 - Current
- Strategized how to progress patient exercises with physical therapist.
- Documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all writing communications in timely manner, i.e., progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, and daily total sheets, and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary.
- Assisted patients on safe functional gait training, transfer, and bed mobility, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and ADLs to improve patients' ability to fully return to function.
- Progressing patient's plan of care that has been established by physical therapist.
- Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
- Worked in constant state of alertness and in safe manner.
- Competent in equipment used for delivery of patient care.
Sales, Service and Distribution Clerk
United States Post Office
2013.10 - 2020.01
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Documented stock records and schedules accurately.
- Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistance
06.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
05.2018
Skills
- Documentation
- Fall Recovery and Prevention Training
- Rehabilitation Services (therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education)
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Proficient in Net Health
Certification & Licensure
BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Certification, American Heart Association -September 2024
Physical Therapist License -January 2024
American Physical Therapy Association member, Missouri Chapter -April 2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant - Rolla Health & Rehab
2022.10 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN - Life Care Center Of Waynesville
2022.08 - Current
Sales, Service and Distribution Clerk - United States Post Office
2013.10 - 2020.01
South Uniersity - Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistance
Lawson State Community College - Associate of Science, Biology
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