ROSA MUNOZ
Fort Morgan,CO
Summary
Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant with exemplary knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation. Successful career working with outpatient, acute care, and extensive care unit patients providing appropriate treatment techniques. Supports rehabilitation team serving patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries, cardiopulmonary conditions, and general weakness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Haxtun Health Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- 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 cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
Internship I
East Morgan County Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Implemented home exercise programs
- Use of modalities
- Use of manual techniques
- Aquatic therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Acute care rehabilitation
Internship II
Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Completed documentation in a timely manner
- Charged insurance
- Phone calls to patients
- Assessment of vitals
- Therapeutic interventions
- Handling orthotics
- Worked with patients presenting with TBI, CVA, SCI
- Safe handling of tubing, IV pole, O2 tank, and wheelchair while guarding patient during ambulation
Internship III
Haxtun Health Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Learned new massage and joint mobilization techniques
- Use of blood flow restriction
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO05.2022
Skills
- Documentation & charges in timely manner
- Critical Thinking
- Quick learner
- Computer proficient
- Implementation of HEP
- Variety of modalities
- Use of manual techniques
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
Certification
*Passed NPTE July 2023, awaiting state licensure.
AHA BLS Certified: 12/2022 - 12/2024
Additional Information
APTA Rocky Mountain Fall Conference & PT EXPO / September 2021
- Neuro: “A Review of Foundational Neuroscience for Neurorestorative Clinical Interventions: Part I & II” (3 hrs)
- Cardiopulmonary: “Walking the Journey with Long Covid Survivors: Part II (1.5 hrs)
Colorado Physical Therapy Political Action Committee (PTPAC) / October 2021
- “Manual Therapy Interventions for the Physical Therapist Assistant Cervicothoracic & the Upper Quarter” (8 hrs)
PTPAC / March 2022
- Neurodynamics and Soft Tissue Mobilization for the PTA: Lumbar and Lower Quarter (8 hrs)
- Osteokinematic Mobilization and PNF for the PTA: Lumbar and Lower Quarter (8 hrs)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Rehabilitation Aide
Haxtun Health Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Internship III
Haxtun Health Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
Internship II
Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Internship I
East Morgan County Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Morgan Community College
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