Tapanga Adams
Canton
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Student Physical Therapist with hands-on experience at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in both outpatient and inpatient/acute settings. Experience with high school athletes as a Strength and Conditioning Coach intern. Proven ability in evidence-based interventions and effective discharge planning, enhancing patient outcomes through education and clinical reasoning. Skilled in soft tissue mobilization and fostering patient independence, consistently improving care quality in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Administer physical therapy interventions to patients in an inpatient setting, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, and functional training.
- Provide education and training to patients and their families on exercises, mobility techniques, and strategies for improving independence.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate patient care.
- Assist in developing comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring that patients are set up with appropriate home care or outpatient services.
Student Physical Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital-Massillon
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided exceptional patient care by consistently seeking feedback from both patients and supervising therapists on areas for improvement or intervention modifications.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercise programs.
- Implemented therapeutic modalities, including electrical stimulation and ultrasound treatments, to aid in pain relief and tissue healing processes for various conditions.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and home exercise programs, empowering them to take charge of their own health.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Austintown Fitch High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Optimized speed development through sprint drills, agility exercises, and acceleration work designed specifically for each sport's demands.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop sport-specific training regimens for optimal results.
- Improved flexibility and mobility among athletes through targeted stretching routines and functional movement exercises.
- Assessed data from various monitoring tools including heart rate monitors or GPS devices providing valuable feedback about an athlete's workload.
Physical Therapy Aide
Louisville Physical Therapy
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Walsh University
Canton, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2020
Skills
- Monitoring vital signs
- Evidence-based interventions and practice
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Discharge planning
- Sports injury management
- Balance training
- Biomechanics proficiency
- Strength training and conditioning
- Educating patients
- Clinical reasoning
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association-Student Member
- Ohio Physical Therapy Association-Student Member
Certification
- American Heart Association-Basic Life Support Provider
Honors and Awards
- Youngstown State University Dean's List (7 semesters)
- Youngstown State University Honors College
- National Alpha Lambda Delta
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Physical Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital-Massillon
08.2024 - 10.2024
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Austintown Fitch High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
Louisville Physical Therapy
02.2020 - 12.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Walsh University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Youngstown State University
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
University of Akron
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