Tana Crummel
Belington
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapy Assistant skilled in implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Known for strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, contributing to effective multidisciplinary collaboration and optimized patient care strategies. Strives to provide excellent patient care to achieve goals set forth by supervising Physical Therapist.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Assiistant
Davis Home Plus
07.2005 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting outcomes to facilitate effective care adjustments.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and proper use of equipment to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and improve results.
- Educated patients and caregiver to manage their conditions, perform home exercise programs, and safely increase independence in their home environment.
- Evaluated changes in medications and provided adequate education.
- Monitored vital signs.
- Evaluated surgical incisions and provided proper education for s/s of infection.
- Maintained communication with referring physician and PCP.
- Developed excellent time management skills and scheduling to ensure good productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2005
Skills
- Patient-focused therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Range of motion assessment
- Geriatric therapy
- Transfer training
- Balance training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Prosthetic training
- Patient education
- Progress monitoring
- Pain management techniques
- Patient safety
- Gait training
- Strength training
- Caregiver training
- Range of motion exercises
- Muscle re-education
- Endurance training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assiistant
Davis Home Plus
07.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Fairmont State University