Experienced physiotherapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment skills. Passionate clinician focussed on patient centred care and working collaboratively with individuals to achieve their goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Physiotherapist
Te Whatu Ora Waikato
02.2019 - 09.2023
Assessment and treatment of a wide range of patients in the community; including neurological, respiratory and musculoskeletal conditions.
Managing a large and varied caseload autonomously; including triage and wait list management.
Communicating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including joint treatment sessions as appropriate.
Working in partnership with primary health organisations.
Educating patients and family regarding self-management strategies, caring for patients at home and implementing individualised exercise programmes.
Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Developing comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
Prescribing adaptive equipment.
Supervising and mentoring students and therapy assistants.
Rotational Physiotherapist
Te Whatu Ora Waikato
12.2015 - 02.2019
Assessment and treatment of respiratory, rehabilitation, post- operative, orthopaedic, burns and musculoskeletal patients.
Working in collaboration with patients to develop rehabilitation goals and treatment plans.
Managing large caseloads and prioritising patients appropriately.
Communicating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including joint treatment sessions as appropriate.
Developing and instructing group classes.
Supervising therapy assistants.
Student Placements
AUT University
03.2015 - 11.2015
Outpatients, Waitakere Hospital, Auckland
ICU and Surgical Wards, North Shore Hospital, Auckland
Traumatic Brain Injury in-patient rehabilitation, ABI Rehabilitation, Auckland
Administrator
Ako Aotearoa
02.2012 - 12.2014
Physiotherapy Assistant
Te Mana Resthome And Private Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Physiotherapy
AUT University
12.2015
Bachelor of Communication Studies -
University of Waikato
12.2005
Skills
Assessment and treatment of neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions
Registered Nurse Pediatric Medical Ward at Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital ( Waikato DHB)Registered Nurse Pediatric Medical Ward at Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital ( Waikato DHB)
Community Physiotherapist at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustCommunity Physiotherapist at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust