Shanda Cole
SALINA,KS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wesley Health Care at Home
Salina , KS
01.2007 - Current
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or ill patients requiring immediate assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Colby Community College
Colby, KS08-1995
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Integrated Rehabilitation
- Individualized Instruction
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Therapy Communication
- Employee Hiring And Training
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Customer Communications
- Staff Education And Training
- Schedule Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Outpatient Therapy Background
- Medical Equipment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Adaptive To Changing Environments
- Case Management
- Acute Rehabilitation Background
- Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
- Patient Care Standards
- Student Training
- Meeting Participation
- Hipaa Requirements
- Clinical Documentation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management Proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wesley Health Care at Home
01.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Colby Community College
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