Physical Therapist Assistant

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable and compassionate individual seeking full-time employment as an

entry level licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, utilizing experience of many years as a CNA and recent PTA clinical education, and to ultimately expand knowledge and practice of the clinical aspects of the Physical Therapy profession to help ensure patients' recovery and have a positive impact on their quality of life.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Duty CNA, 12/2021 to Current

Alternative Home Health Care - Westmont, IL

PTA Student, 05/2021 to 10/2021

Lake County Physical Therapy - Hoffman, IL

PTA Student, 10/2021 to 01/2022

Suburban Medical And Wellness Center - Schaumburg, IL Private Duty CNA, 05/2009 to 12/2021

Lexington Home Health - Lombard, IL

Patient Care Technician, 05/2007 to 03/2009

Alexian Brothers Hospital - Elk Grove Village, IL. CONTACT

Address: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Phone: 630-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

WWW: Online Digital Resume

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist

Assistant, 12/2021

Harper College - Palatine, IL

(GPA 3.39)

CPR certified (2020)

CNA Certification, 1999

Elizabeth Vocational School - Elizabeth, IL

1999

Mt. Carroll High School - Mt. Carroll IL

SKILLS

ATTRIBUTES

SUSAN STICKLING, PTA

• Facilitates personal hygiene management, preparing meals

• Provides mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising

• Assists with needs of clients such as bathing, dressing, and taking vitals

• Provides housekeeping and other various duties

• Trains new CNAs

Treated patients with skilled therapeutic interventions according to Plan of Care under the Clinical Advisor

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Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels, and decrease or prevent deformity.

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• Case load was 6 patients; documenting SOAP notes on patient's progressions Provided treatment according to Plan of Care to help restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability

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• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system

• Provided patient education

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

• Worked successfully within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions

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Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness

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• Assisted with taking vitals and glucose testing

• Cared for patients with renal failure, heart conditions various other patients

• Pain and comfort management for patients

• Assisted patients with their medical and personal needs

• Took vitals and checked blood sugar levels and reported abnormalities Providing skilled interventions according to

Plan of Care

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Taking vitals being aware of any red flags acting

accordingly

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• Patient progress charting

• Therapeutic exercise/massage

• Ability to work closely with medical personnel

• HIPAA Requirements

• Patient safety measures

• Providing patient education

• Compassionate, hard-working

• Team player, multi-tasking, detail-oriented

• Excellent communication skills

• Great organizational skills, technical skills

• Positive uplifting attitude

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