Professional with robust background with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and optimal use of resources. Proven problem-solver with effective communication skills, fostering teamwork and rapport with patients and families showcasing strong organizational and time-management skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
St Cloud Hospital
05.2002 - Current
Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues in a pediatric setting. Educating patients and families on exercises and therapeutic actives that can be carried out at home to optimize long term success in achieving therapeutic goals.
Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development.
Developed strong patient and family rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration with Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Social work, and other providers that are involved in that patients care.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, maintaining open communication channels, and offering consistent support throughout the therapy process.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in patients medical records.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
Participated in ongoing continuing education courses to stay current on best practices in pediatric physical therapy interventions and emerging research findings.
Contributed to a positive work environment with interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude. I'm part of an employee engagement committee that plans department activities ie. potluck, decorate the department for holidays, planning celebrations for employee employment anniversaries or employee milestone recognition.
Specialized Scheduler
St Cloud Hosptial Adult Rehabilitation
11.2022 - Current
Prompt learner to the EPIC patient scheduling process including entering referrals, and coordinating appointment with other departments.
Collaborated with management and co-workers to make improvement practices in scheduling processes, leading to sustained enhancements in efficiency and accuracy.
Streamlined office operations to be able to effectively addressing patient's and therapist communications and directions on scheduling.
Assisted in the development of clinic procedures and policies with scheduling our neurologic diagnosis patients, including the write up of these procedures.
Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
4h Volunteer and Club Leader
4h Club
01.2021 - Current
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Represented organization positively and professionally.
Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects and assisting at the Benton County Fair.
Bookkeeper
Beack Farms
01.2002 - Current
Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing spreadsheets resulting in increased efficiency.