Nichole Sappe’, PTA
***B. Hualani Street
Kailua, HI 96734
adnrwd@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
-Competent and caring Physical Therapist Assistant with over 9 years of experience in mainly home health care and skilled nursing facilities
-Looking to provide competent and efficient physical therapy services that facilitate and improve the patients physical and functional skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapist Assistant - Oahu Home Health Care. Honolulu, Hawaii — 2015-present
-Document patient progress and provide treatment through implementing and adapting exercise programs while incorporating strength, balance, and endurance training on a personal level.
-Provide prompt and consistent communication with therapy team, physicians and family members for appropriate patient care and satisfaction
-Work as a successful team-mate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, registered nurses, and administrative personnel.
-Dependable, patient, and observant therapist with great organizational and time management skills
-Proficient in EMR including MatrixCare and Brightee
-Trained PTA/COTA in proper safety/infection control in home health setting.
Physical Therapist Assistant - Liliha Skilled Nursing Facility. Honolulu, Hawaii — 2014-2015
-Provided treatment through progression of functional exercises and provided family education in preparation for patients’ return home and increased level of independence
-Duties included gait and transfer training, assistive device training and home exercise development for patient and caregiver follow through
-worked with acute patients of varying conditions and rehabilitative states.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Kapiolani Community College — Associates in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Program— 2011-2014 4.0 GPA
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant- Hawaii 2014- present
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant- California 2019-present. License number 50967
CPR/First Aid certified
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST