Roosevelt Walker
West Palm Beach,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 7 years. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restorative Tech
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to quality care by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance standards for restorative aides.
- Assisted patients with range-of-motion exercises, promoting flexibility and preventing muscle atrophy.
- Implemented proper body mechanics during transfers, positioning, and ambulation assistance to ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers alike.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately in interventions alongside physical/occupational therapists for enhanced results.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on the importance of exercise programs and proper body mechanics, enhancing injury prevention efforts.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising therapists, maintaining effective communication among team members.
Nursing Assistant
Langley-Eustis Hospital
7 2005 - 6 2010
- Responsible for supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, entering information into patient records/charts, providing personal patient care, weight, height, eye vision and for patient teaching
- Interacts with patients, family members, and co-workers throughout the day and each workday
- Teaches patients and family members the necessities to continue the procedures for proper health care
- Keeps patient's family informed of their progress
- Provides patients and family members with after-care instructions.
Flag Football/Basketball Coach
Langley Youth Center
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Coordinated and supervised youth summer basketball camps
- Established drills and instructed youth (ages 6-14) on the fundamentals and advanced skills of basketball and flag football
- Exercised behavior management strategies to maintain group order
- Excellent ability to plan interactive and educational activities
- Immense ability to evaluate basic needs of youth.
Nursing Assistant
VA Gulf Coast Health Care Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Change, feed and bathe residents; attending to other personal and grooming needs
- Turn and position bed patients according to turning schedules
- Use mechanical lifts during transfers'
- Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration
- Perform range of motion on residents as ordered
- Note any unusual changes in resident's condition and report to nurse
- Keep linen and utility area clean and in order, empty and clean urinals and bedpans
- Perform incontinence checks on residents every two hours
- Record data on BM sheet, weight sheet and Nurse Tech flow sheet.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL 05.2001 - 05.2012
Skills
Computer experience: knowledgeable in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat 80 Professional
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Gait training
Balance training
Safety awareness
Verbal Communication
Body Mechanics
Adaptive Equipment
Range of Motion
Pain Management Techniques
Strength training
Inventory Management
Patient Positioning
Family Communication
Additional Information
Available for all shifts extended hours and weekend assignments
Phone
(813)-288-8307, (228)-365-2079
Timeline
Restorative Tech
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Flag Football/Basketball Coach
Langley Youth Center
09.2007 - 05.2009
Nursing Assistant
VA Gulf Coast Health Care Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
05.2001 - 05.2012
Nursing Assistant
Langley-Eustis Hospital
7 2005 - 6 2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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