Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
BRENDA R. MARTINSEN ***** Guthrie Drive
Lakeville, MN 55044
**********@*****.***
Physical Therapist Assistant, MN, Licensed
EDUCATION:
Saint Catherine University – Minneapolis, MN
Degree: Associate of Arts Degree, May 2010
Related Coursework: Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Psychology
Northwestern College – St. Paul, MN
Degree: Bachelor of Science, March 1998 Major: Business Management
Related Coursework: Communication and Computer skills
RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Remedy Therapy Services – Roseville, MN May 2018-present
Physical Therapist Assistant
Provided excellent patient care with appropriate skilled interventions following plan of care.
Communication with supervising physical therapist regarding short-term and long-term goals.
Communication with therapy, nursing, and family regarding patient progress and d/c planning with
home exercise programs and additional appropriate support and recommendations.
Documented all treatments, interventions and patient’s response with updated progress reports.
Walker Methodist - West St. Paul, MN September 2015-present
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Provided skilled physical therapy treatments scheduled with supervision of physical therapist.
Provided team approach interventions for patients including co-treatments.
Documented patient response and vital signs before, during, and after therapeutic exercise.
Provided patient education and encouragement with recommended therapy treatments.
Volunteers of America - Maplewood, MN January 2011-April 2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Treated patients with clinical interventions with modalities to decrease pain and increase ADL’s.
Documented patient charts including patient prognosis, therapy goals and d/c planning.
Communicated with therapy team, and nursing staff with updated transfer, ambulation and
appropriate assistive device recommendations.
Communication with physical therapist patient progress with short term, and long term goals.
Provided patient education and recommendations to family, caregivers, and social services.
Augustana Care Center - Hastings, MN July 2010-January 2011
Physical Therapist Assistant
Provided prescribed and skilled therapy for patients in Alzheimer’s memory care unit.
Treated appropriate clinical interventions with modalities to decrease pain and increase ADL’s.
Provided patient education and skilled therapy to patient, families, and caregivers.
Allina Hospitals & Clinics at United Hospital - St. Paul, MN Winter 2010
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Provided therapeutic interventions for orthopedic, cardiac, neurological and ICU patients.
Provided safe and effective gait training with appropriate assistive devices for patient discharges.
Participated in lymphedema therapy treatment sessions and surgical observations.
Communicated with surgeons, nursing, and therapists to maintain a patient team approach.
Allina Hospitals & Clinics - Sister Kenny Sports/Physical Therapy Center – Eagan, MN Spring 2008
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Implemented patient plan of care with physical therapy interventions, gait training, and modalities.
Provided strengthening exercises and appropriate home exercise programs to outpatients.
Documented appropriate interventions, objective data and measurements on computer system.
Provided patient education to patient, family and caregivers regarding ambulation and safety.
Super Target Pharmacy – Lakeville, MN June 2004–July 2010
Pharmacy and Sales Associate
- Provided excellent guest service to patients dropping off and picking up prescriptions.
- Consulted with pharmacist with any questions regarding prescribed dosage and directions.
- Verified accurate health insurance provider information and accurate patient information.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES :
American Physical Therapy Association
Physical Therapy Club, Saint Catherine University
LNHS Cross Country/Track Volunteer, LNHS Dance line Volunteer
References are available upon request
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