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Laura Walker

Tryon

Summary

At St. Luke's Hospital, I enhanced patient satisfaction and mobility through compassionate care, clear communication, and expert application of therapeutic exercises and electrotherapy. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and teamwork, I actively contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, significantly improving clinic care quality.

Work History

Physical Therapy Assistant

St. Luke's Hospital
  • Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Supported a positive clinic environment by proactively addressing any issues or concerns raised by patients or colleagues.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Encouraged optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
  • Enhanced overall quality of care within the clinic by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including regular review meetings and process evaluations.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
08-1995

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Range of Motion Assessment
  • Strengthening
  • Body Mechanics Instruction
  • Geriatric Therapy
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Balance training
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair Management
  • Orthopedics
  • Progress reports
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Self-care instructions
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Posture correction
  • Heavy caseloads
  • Medical Terminology
  • Strength training
  • Gait training
  • Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Basic Life Support
  • Heavy Lifting

Timeline

Physical Therapy Assistant

St. Luke's Hospital

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Greenville Technical College
Laura Walker