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Physical Therapy Therapist

Location:
California
Posted:
August 28, 2012

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Anne Carla Trinidad

* ******** **. ***** *******

Las Pinas City, Manila 1740

Phone: 8064912

Cell: 092********

E-Mail: *****************@**********.***

Professional Summary

Licensed physical therapist in Philippines with Bachelor's degree and recent experience in an outpatient rehabilitative setting.

Licensed Physical Therapist well-versed in a broad range of programming, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability.

Recent graduate with previous hands-on work as a Physical Therapy Aide and Intern while attending De La Salle Health Sciences Institute Eagerly seeking a role as a Physical Therapist in a geriatric, neurologic and musculoskeletal inpatient or outpatient setting.

Licenses

Licensed Physical Therapist, Republic of the Philippines

Skill Highlights

Worked with recovering sports injury patients, neurological and musculoskeletal condition, and pediatric patients

Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

Outpatient therapy background

Geriatrics experience

Neurology understanding

Able to do exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, manual therapy and taping

Professional Experience

March 2012 to April 2012

De La Salle University Medical Center Dasmarinas, Cavite

Physical Therapy Intern

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, arthritis, stroke and neuropathies.

worked with recovering sports injury paatients, neurological and musculoskeletal condition patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening.

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy.

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.

Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.

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

Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

November 2012

Metropolitan Medical Center Manila

Physical Therapy Intern

Worked with recovering sports injury patients, neurological and musculoskeletal condition patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening.

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy.

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.

Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.

Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.

Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.

Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, arthritis, and neuropathies.

June 2012

Philippine Orthopedic Institute Makati City

Physical Therapy Intern

Worked with recovering musculoskeletal condition focusing on sports injury patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening and plyometrics.

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy.

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis and knee replacement surgeries, meniscal replacement.Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.

Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.

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

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

May 2012

St. Paul Hospital Dasmarinas, Cavite

Physical Therapy Intern

Worked with recovering sports injury patients, neurological, musculoskeletal and pediatric condition patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening.

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy.

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.

August 2012 to September 2012

National Kidney Transplant Institute Quezon City

Physical Therapy Intern

Worked with recovering neurological and musculoskeletal condition patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening.

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy.

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress.

Participated in evaluation, plan of care and individual treatment in an acute care setting.

Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.

Tested neuro-muscular, motor, cognitive and psycho-social skills.

Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Recommended equipment and in-home modifications.

Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.

Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.

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

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.

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October 2012

St Dominic Medical Center

Physical Therapy Intern

Worked with recovering sports injury patients, neurological and musculoskeletal condition patients on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments, including exercise regiments, muscle stretching /relaxation and muscle strengthening

Trained in and administered electrotherapy and thermal therapy

Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress Participated in evaluation, plan of care and individual treatment in an acute care setting

Recently attended credited seminars regarding Manual Therapy At present, attends seminars about Mueller and Kinesio taping.

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, stroke and neuropathies.

Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients.

Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.

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

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.

Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.

Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Identified and executed opportunities for performance improvement within all service areas.

Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.

Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.

Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.

Education and Training

April 2012 De La SalDe La Salle - Health Sciences Institute Cavite, Dasmarinas

Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy

Community Service

Volunteer, Perpetual Help Las Pinas, 2012



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