Certified Pedorthist with proven ability to manage comprehensive patient care. Accustomed to performing patient assessments, formulating and implementing treatment plans and providing patient follow-up. Well-versed in design, fabrication and fit requirements to restore physiological functions and cosmesis. Communicate professionally with patients and strive to provide effective patient solutions.
Skills
Plaster cast modification
Strategic Planning
Intake and assessments
Device fabrication
Patient education
Written Communication
Compassion
Loyal
Responsible
Work History
10/2017 to Current
ABC CERTIFIED PEDORTHISTTutera Senior Living – Terrell, TX,
Fit and evaluated devices on patients and made adjustments for proper fit, function and comfort.
Took measurements, made impressions and developed templates to accurately fit devices.
Made and modified plaster or fiberglass casts of areas fitted with orthoses, for use in device construction process.
Designed custom foot orthotics based on physicians prescriptions, specific patient dimensions and individual lifestyle requirements.
Performed initial patient evaluation and formulated treatment plans.
Selected materials and made cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
Performed appliance fittings, including static and dynamic alignments.
Created optimal products by selecting materials to be used for orthotic devices.
Complied with documentation requirements as outlined by governmental regulations.
Met individual patient needs by discussing treatment plans and optimal strategies, including benefits, risks and time involved with each choice.
Documented care in patients' records and conducted research on different types of materials to be used for production of prosthetics and artificial limbs based on patient feedback.
Repaired or updated orthotic devices to support patient needs.
Instructed patients on how to use and care for devices to obtain optimal life and operation from each piece.
10/2012 to 09/2017
CaregiverBelmont Village Senior Living – City, STATE,
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Transported patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
03/2006 to 11/2008
Dieabetic Shoe FitterTender Feet Shoes – City, STATE,
Worked with Physicians designing custom foot orthotic for their patient needs.
Fabricated and fit patients with proper diabetic Shoes and Custom foot Inserts.
Traveled 650 miles per week driving to patients homes to evaluate and fit with diabetic shoes/custom shoes
Evaluated Patients feet and determined shoe type for each patient
02/1XXX to 12/2003
Paraprofessional Medical Consultant for OrthoticsBiomechanical Services – City, STATE,
Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Formulated and implemented innovative medical strategies in healthcare field.
Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliant.
Devised treatment plans for specific foot pathologies
Leveraged expertise to assist Doctors in addressing more complex Patient care for lower extremities on specific patients
Designed orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
Made and modified plaster or fiberglass casts of areas fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in device construction process.
Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Determined most appropriate materials to be used in creating patient prosthetic limbs based on careful reviews of order specifications and patient medical histories.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Expected in 04/2019
: Orthotics And Prosthetics FRANCES TUTLE UNIVERSITY - Oklahoma City, OK, GPA:
Expected in 05/1991
High School Diploma: El Camino Real Charter High School - Woodland Hills, CA GPA:
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