Sandra M. Newell (cell) 8036063821
21 Halo CT.
Irmo, SC 29063
OBJECTIVE: Employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a setting that provides an opportunity to expand upon current knowledge and skills.
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EDUCATION:
Midlands Technical College AS 2008 Physical Therapist Assistant
ISFTA Certificate 2010 Certified Personal Trainer 2010
Midlands Technical College Certificate 2005 EKG Technician
Merrimack College BS 1995 Biology
American Academy Of Certificate 1995 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ophthalmology (home study)
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Feb 2009 – present Physical Therapist Assistant- Lexington Medical Center,
Lexington, SC
· Provide skilled therapy, in an outpatient setting, to include modalities, massage and mobilizations, for patients with various orthopedic / musculoskeletal conditions.
· Instruct patients in therapeutic activities based on therapy plan of care to decrease pain and improve strength, range of motion, balance and gait.
· Work as a team member with physical therapists to ensure appropriate, competent and caring treatment is given.
2008 Clinical Experience
May (2 week) Inpatient-Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC
· Performed therapeutic activities to include static/dynamic balance, gait training, and transfers with patients with varying acute injuries such as stroke, TBI, and SCI.
Aug –Oct (8 week) Outpatient- Columbia Rehab Clinic, West Columbia, SC
· Performed multiple modalities to include electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, massage and hot/cold therapies
· Successfully managed a full caseload of patients in a busy clinic while demonstrating great time management skills, maintaining excellent customer service, and accurately and thoroughly documenting patient treatment.
Oct-Nov (6 week) Pediatric- Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC
· Performed tailored therapy specific to child’s needs which included gait training, therapeutic positioning and developmental activities in order to optimize their educational experience.
· Helped develop creative ways to interact with and maintain focus of students with varying disabilities.
Aug 2005-Sept 2007 Customer Service Representative and Office-Gold’s Gym,
Columbia, SC
· Displayed responsibility and reliability in performing opening, operational duties on a daily basis without supervision.
· Performed customer service duties to include greeting members, directing phone calls, answering general membership questions, and directing customers to appropriate parties if necessary for further assistance.
· Reconciled club’s daily monetary sales transactions, delivered bank deposits, and performed data entry in QuickBooks.
Apr 2005-Aug 2005 EKG Technician, Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC
· Performed various cardiovascular testing in the treatment and diagnosis of disease to include EKG’s, Holter Monitor fitting, and stress testing.
· Processed test results as well as transcribed doctor’s dictation of results.
· Worked weekend independently with confidence.
Oct 1996- Apr 2005 Stay at Home Mom, Continental United States and Germany
Nov 1987- Sep 1996 Ophthalmic Technician, Tallman Eye Associates, Lawrence MA
· Conducted various pre-exam eye tests, obtained patient history, and assisted with in-office surgical procedures for a large scaled, fast paced, ophthalmic office while attending college full- time. Remained on staff as full time employee after graduation.