Nyteshia Manzanares
Summary
A self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate chiropractic student with a strong commitment to facilitating the highest care to patients of all ages with an exceptional patient interviewing, assessment, and treatment skill set including soft tissue therapy, spinal and extremity manipulation, physiotherapies, acupuncture, and rehabilitative exercise protocols. Reliable and exceptionally skilled chiropractor who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure patients are safe, comfortable, connected, and happy with their care. A coachable chiropractic associate who puts emphasis on avoiding any forms of bias, as well as maintaining an open mind to the developing scientific and chiropractic research and literature pertaining to patient care. Committed to holding space to encourage innate healing while helping patients understand that healing is possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chiropractic Intern
Keiser University
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and ordered and performed diagnostic imaging to determine health problems.
- Screened numerous students at Keiser University for Foot Levelers orthopedic inserts and educated them on footwear, proper gait and ergonomics.
- Collect and document patient medical information such as current and past injuries, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, etc.
- Explain chiropractic procedures to patients to increase patient understanding, reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintain detailed records of exam results by entering data and patient information into Chiro Touch software.
- Collaborate with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Included using holistic approaches such as acupuncture, breathwork, and meditation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery.
Neurology Clinic NCOIC
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to verify proper implementation of patient treatment plans.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Attended regular meetings with hospital administrators to discuss clinic operations and policies.
- Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Enforced maintenance of clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Sciences
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL05.2022
Skills
- Acupuncture 100 hr Certification
- Great Critical Thinking Skills
- ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Proficient in Chiro Touch
- KTC trained
- Excellent bedside manner
- Excellent documentation skills
- Patient care, education and communication
- Treatment plan development
- Radiographic/X-ray positioning
- Performing posture and gait analysis/evaluation
- Diversified and Gonstead adjusting techniques
- IASTM , Cross-Friction, TPT
- Flexion distraction
- Traction and decompression therapy
- Eager to learn and further develop clinical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent in team-based work environment
- Superb Problem-Solving Abilities
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Chiropractic Intern
Keiser University
05.2023 - Current
Neurology Clinic NCOIC
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 12.2020
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2014 - 07.2017
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Sciences
Keiser University
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