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Brenda Guardado

Downey

Summary

Committed to learning, developing new skills, and prepared to contribute and gain real-world experience.

Work History

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Heritage Rehabilitation
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, reducing readmission rates and promoting long-term health outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Encouraged optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Akeso Occupational Health
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.
  • Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Rebound Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care
  • Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention
  • Recorded patient data in SOAP notes.

Education

Associate of Science - PTA

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA
02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Cal State Dominguez Hills
Torrance
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • CPR certified
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Heritage Rehabilitation
11.2023 - 01.2024

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Akeso Occupational Health
10.2023 - 11.2023

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Rebound Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Science - PTA

Concorde Career College

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Cal State Dominguez Hills

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Cerritos College
Brenda Guardado