Physical Therapist Assistant

ADAM COGSWELL

E: *************@*****.***

P: 517-***-****

A: 707 Washington St, P.O. Box 304, Nashville, MI 49073

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 9 years in the medical field.

WORK HISTORY

Thornapple Manor - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hastings, MI • 10/2011 - Current

Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.

Delivered individualized care for patients by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patients' needs.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tales or equipment.

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

Provided continual advocacy for patients' welfare, rights and needs.

Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.

Offered emotional support to patients and family members.

Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.

SKILLS

Compassionate caregiver

Adaptable

Efficient and reliable team player

CPR/First Aid certified

Trustworthy companion

Outpatient care

Charting and clinical documentation

Compassionate

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Responding to emergencies

Indirect patient care

Companionship and emotional support

Home care

Balance training

Patient assessments

Patient-focused care

Infection control and aseptic procedures

Data entry

Documenting behaviors

Patient privacy and confidentiality

Therapeutic exercises

Patient interviews

Strengthening

EDUCATION

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI • 2019

Associates: Physical Therapist Assistant

Ross Medical Education Center

Lansing, MI • 2011

Certified Medical Assistant

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