Rohan Dempsey
Halifax,NS
Summary
A soon to be graduate from Dalhousie University with a Masters in Science degree in Physiotherapy . Enthusiastic about health care with a great interest in human movement and rehabilitation. Eager to contribute to team success. Well organized and efficient communicator. Excited to help others achieve their health and mobility goals. Motivated to learn and develop new skills and grow as a Physiotherapist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA/Kinesiologist
Lifemark Physiotherapy
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Applied evidence-based practices to optimize the efficacy of kinesiology treatments for various conditions.
- Assisted clients in achieving their fitness goals by providing expert guidance on exercise selection and form.
- Incorporated therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation into treatment plans for enhanced outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in rehabilitation settings.
- Evaluated clients'' progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches accordingly to ensure sustained improvements in health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture, and ergonomics to prevent injuries.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
Vaccine Scheduler
EMC 811
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Utilized scheduling software to its full potential, enabling more accurate and efficient planning.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
Land Scaper
Costal Elegance
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
Summer Student Baker
Metro Works/ Stone Hearth Bakery
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Lead groups in production of certain products .
- Trained and worked along with bakery participants.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Responsible for delivering and set up of mobile cafe.
- Occasionally responsible for starting and running production by myself.
Education
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS12-2024
BSc Human Kinetics -
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05.2021
Skills
- Ability to work with wide variety of people
- Work efficiently and timely
- Ability to problem-solve
- Excellent communication skills
- Works well as a member of a team and individually
- Exercise prescription
- Clinical reasoning
Physiotherapy Clinical Placement Experience
Clinical Placement 1: May 1 - June 9, 2023, Hants Community Hospital (225 hours). Focused on acute care, including pneumonia, falls, UTIs, and patients awaiting long-term care or discharge. Emphasis on patient mobilization and discharge planning.
Clinical Placement 2: June 22 - July 28, 2023, QE II Halifax Infirmary (225 hours) on Unit 8.1 (Geriatric Medicine/Orthopedics). Patients had UTIs, delirium, CHF, and hip fractures. Also spent time in the VG ICU and the cardiac unit. Involved assessments, patient education, and discharge planning.
Clinical Placement 3: Jan 8 - Feb 16, 2024, Lifemark Cobequid (225 hours). Worked with MSK conditions and some neurological/respiratory cases. Focused on assessments, treatment, and patient education.
Clinical Placement 4: Sept 3 - Oct 11, 2024, QE II Halifax Infirmary (225 hours) on the Neurosurgery unit (7.3). Patients included those with TBI, SAH, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and spinal injuries. Responsibilities included assessments, mobilization, and ensuring safe discharge.
Clinical Placement 5: Oct 15 - Nov 22, 2024, PT Health Fall River (225 hours). Primarily private MSK patients, with some WCB and MVA cases. Involved assessments, treatment, and education.
Volunteer Experience
- 2020 Fit For Life - After school program for young children to get them physically active. Help transport children from their school and walk them to StFX where the program took place. Had to prepare snacks for the children. Developed and lead children through games and activities. Ensured safety of the children.
- 2019-2021 Saint Francis Xavier Men's Hockey Team Student Therapist - Assisted athletic injuries. Quickly responded to injuries or emergencies which occurred during games or practices. learned new athletic tape job procedures for particular athletes. Needed to think quickly on my feet when an injury occurred. Interprofessional collaboration with coaches, team doctors, therapists and athletes. Ensured that medical supplies was in stock and make sure all equipment needed was prepared for road trips. Act as first responder to athletic injuries.
Timeline
PTA/Kinesiologist
Lifemark Physiotherapy
08.2021 - 09.2022
Vaccine Scheduler
EMC 811
06.2021 - 08.2021
Land Scaper
Costal Elegance
05.2021 - 07.2021
Summer Student Baker
Metro Works/ Stone Hearth Bakery
05.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University
BSc Human Kinetics -
St. Francis Xavier University
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