Karen Vickery
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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To apply my skills in helping those who need care and professional treatment. To assist them in the rehabilitation they need to live the quality of life they deserve and are willing to work towards. Work Experience
PTA
Princeton Place - Albuquerque, NM
July 2017 to Present
PTA in SNF/ LTC.
PTA
Onpointe The Medical Resort at Fiesta Park - Albuquerque, NM December 2014 to Present
Short term skilled nursing rehabilitation while attending care conferences
, providing care giver training, computer documentation. Physical Therapist Assistant
Professional Home Health - Albuquerque, NM
January 2013 to Present
Home health rehab under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapist. Travels throughout the city, Bernoulli, and Edgewood. Follow through with care plan set by therapist. Daily documentation on paper and scheduling. Attend staff meetings and speak with field supervisors as needed. PTA
Advanced Home Health Care Services - Albuquerque, NM August 2013 to December 2014
Home health rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Medical Staffing - Clovis, NM
July 2012 to October 2012
Heartland Continuing Care
• SNF, LTC, Outpatient
• Computer Documentation
• Use of various modalities
• Developed exercise programs
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Medical Staffing - Las Vegas, NM
June 2012 to June 2012
This was a temporary position, filling in for therapists who were on vacation.
• Outpatient Rehab
• Computer Documentation
• Acute Care
• Use of various modalities and exercise equipment Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Medical Staffing - Albuquerque, NM
March 2012 to May 2012
Paloma Blanca Nursing and Rehab
• SNF, LTC
• Weekly Staff Meeting
• Computer Documentation
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Medical Staffing
December 2011 to March 2012
Sierra Home health
• Home Health Care
• Developed HEP's for every patient
• Daily meetings with supervising PT and other team members
• Computer/Paper Documentation
Physical Therapist Assistant
Heritage Home Health - Las Vegas, NM
August 2011 to December 2011
Home Health Care
• Vitals taken daily
• Personalized Computer Laptop Documentation
• Weekly Staff Meeting
• Completed Numerous Computer Modules
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rio Rancho Care and Rehab Center - Rio Rancho, NM
February 2011 to August 2011
LTC, SNF
• IPod Documentation/Paper
• Weekly Staff Meetings
• Modification of adaptive equipment
Physical Therapist Assistant
Alliance Home Health Care - Albuquerque, NM
May 2010 to October 2010
Home Health Care
• Daily Vitals on every patient
• Close communication with field supervisors, Supervising PT, PCP's
• Large amounts of paper work daily
• Weekly Staff Meetings
Physical Therapist Assistant
Casa Real Nursing - Santa Fe, NM
November 2008 to April 2010
SNF, LTC
• Attended care plan meetings
• Group therapy including dance, art, cooking
• Weekly Staff Meeting
• Paper Documentation
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Vincents Hospital - Santa Fe, NM
June 2007 to November 2008
Acute Care
• ICU, CCU
Physical Therapist Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Institute - Las Vegas, NM
October 1999 to June 2007
Outpatient, SNF, LTC, Schools, Home Health
• Pool Therapy, Wound Care, Various Modalities
• Modification and Ordering Adaptive Equipment
Education
Vocational
Community College Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NM
Skills
• Group Therapy
• Hospital Experience
Certifications and Licenses
PTA
February 2020 to February 2022
CPR
June 2019 to June 2021
Physical Therapist Assistant