SHERRI COOTS
Simpsonville,KY
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 25 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in balance and vestibular disorders. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Licenses and Certifications/Specializations
Work History
Independent Private Caregiver/Self-employed
Everyday Errands
09.2020 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep family and outside healthcare providers well-informed.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Results Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Gentiva Health Services
02.2009 - 03.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Instructed patients and caregivers on use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
- Instructed patients on how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
- Recorded patient responses to treatment with detailed daily progress notes
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Caretenders
03.2005 - 09.2008
Physical Therapy Assistant
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1997 - 02.2011
- Acute Inpatient/Outpatient Care
- Skilled and Long-term Care
Nursing Assistant/Physical Therapy Techinician
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1993 - 02.2011
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, CVA, heart failure, and post-op total joint replacement
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Skills
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Home Exercise Programs
- Operational Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Injury Prevention
- Training Junior Team Members
- Safety Management
- Emotional Support
- Basic Life Support
- EMR Systems
- Prosthetics Integration
- Customer Service
- Personnel Training
- Caregiver Training
- Balance and Vestibular Disorders
Accomplishments
1998 Hospital Ambassador/Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
2009 Physical Therapy Assistant of the year /Gentiva Health Services
2017 Nominee for the Paul Diaz Caring Award/Kindred Healthcare
2019 National Physical Therapy Assistant Clinician of the Year/Kindred Healthcare
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - 25 years
- Personal Trainer - NASM- 2018
- Golf Fitness Specialization - NASM - 2020
- Weight Loss Specialist - NASM- 2022
Timeline
Independent Private Caregiver/Self-employed - Everyday Errands
09.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant - Results Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Physical Therapy Assistant - Gentiva Health Services
02.2009 - 03.2020
Physical Therapy Assistant - Caretenders
03.2005 - 09.2008
Physical Therapy Assistant - Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1997 - 02.2011
Nursing Assistant/Physical Therapy Techinician - Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1993 - 02.2011
Midway University - Associate of Science, Physical Therapy
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - 25 years
- Personal Trainer - NASM- 5 years
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