Victoria Hessee
Hot Springs
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 20 years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA-PRN
Complete Pulmonary Rehab
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
PTA-PRN
Glenwood Health And Rehab/Somerset Senior Living
09.2016 - 11.2021
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
Director of Rehabilitation-PTA
Daybreak Therapy LLC @ LaBahia Nursing And Rehab
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2001
High School Diploma -
W.B. Ray High School
Corpus Christi, TX05.1978
Skills
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Service
- Treatments and Therapies
- Caregiver Training
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Emotional Support
- Outpatient Therapy
- Functional Improvements
Timeline
PTA-PRN
Glenwood Health And Rehab/Somerset Senior Living
09.2016 - 11.2021
PTA-PRN
Complete Pulmonary Rehab
06.2015 - 07.2023
Director of Rehabilitation-PTA
Daybreak Therapy LLC @ LaBahia Nursing And Rehab
01.2009 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
W.B. Ray High School
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