Tatiana Torres
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Camden, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Assist in bed-to-wheelchair transports and transport patients from their hospital room to the acute care rehabilitation gym
- Schedule appointments and assign therapists to both acute care and rehab patients using Epic software
- Maintain the cleanliness of the rehabilitation gym and ensure all equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc) is working properly
- Communicate with therapists to ensure they are attending designated rounds and all new PT evaluations are being seen daily
Brain Injury Specialist
ReMed Recovery Care
Paoli, PA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Aided patients with traumatic brain injuries in activities of daily living such as hygiene, dressing, transfers, and meal preparation
- Organized activities for the patients to encourage daily mental stimulation
- Encouraged and assisted in execution of patients' daily schedules and rehabilitation goals based on a compensatory approach strategy
- Took record of patient's vital signs, blood glucose level, and change in behavior in order to communicate thoroughly with the rest of the care team
Physical Therapy Aide
Medical Rehabilitation Centers of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for teaching patients their prescribed exercise routine and demonstrating how to use the equipment safely and properly
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of the gym and treatment rooms through outlined sanitization efforts
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen concentration levels when necessary
- Restocked therapeutic supplies and provided therapists with electrotherapy pads, hot/cold packs, and towels for patient treatment
Home Health Aide
Neighborly Home Care
Ardmore, PA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Helped with daily care such as meal preparation, feeding, personal hygiene, and dressing for a female client with cerebral palsy
- Transported the client to scheduled activities and medical appointments in a wheelchair-accessible van
- Assisted with and participated in client's weekly physical therapy and speech pathology sessions
- Provided companionship while doing activities with the client to keep her physically and mentally engaged
English Teacher Volunteer
University Of Costa Rica/PROIN
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Taught students with cognitive disabilities between the ages of 20-35 years old the English language
- Created and presented presentations and activities that would engage adult students for 6 hours every week for 10 weeks
- Formed lasting relationships with students to support their needs and encourage them to continue higher education despite their disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2022
Skills
- BLS CPR Certification, 2024
- Epic software
- Intermediate Spanish
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude graduate
- Dean's List student from September 2019 to June 2022
- Merit-based Founder's Scholarship recipient at Drexel University
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Brain Injury Specialist
ReMed Recovery Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Physical Therapy Aide
Medical Rehabilitation Centers of Pennsylvania
02.2021 - 08.2021
Home Health Aide
Neighborly Home Care
08.2020 - 03.2021
English Teacher Volunteer
University Of Costa Rica/PROIN
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University