Skyla Holifield
Laurel
Summary
Professional, experienced healthcare assistant equipped to support physical therapy. Strong background in patient care, therapeutic exercise programs, and rehabilitation techniques. Excellent team collaborator with consistent focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in therapeutic interventions, patient communication, and documentation. Reliable and driven to contribute positively to patient recovery and wellness. Experienced with therapeutic exercises and patient care. Utilizes rehabilitation techniques to aid in patient recovery. Track record of effective collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mid South Rehab Services, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized electrical stimulation devices to aid in muscle re-education and pain management.
- Applied manual therapy techniques to increase patient mobility and flexibility.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses, updating records accordingly.
- Conducted gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
- Operated therapeutic ultrasound machines to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Clerical Associate
MEA Primary Care Clinic
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Answer telephone calls, take messages for Doctors and nursing staff
- Operated office equipment, such as personal computers, copy machines, scanners, voicemail systems, and fax machines
- Communicate with Doctors, nurses, patients, and other clinics daily
- Answered calls on multi-line telephone system to direct callers, provide information and make appointments
- Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and productive
- Check patients in and out, verify insurance, schedule appointments
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reconnect Therapy
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercise and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities
- Help patients use supportive devices, such as canes, walkers, crutches, and prostheses
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols
- Upon discharge, educate patients on home exercise programs
Physical Therapist Assistant
TMC
07.2011 - 02.2018
- Assisted in patient treatment through prescribed exercise regimes and strength training programs
- Trained patients, caregivers, and family members in the physical therapy plan of care
- Demonstrated correct usage of equipment and exercise routines as part of patient instruction
- Supported patients during their exercises and functional activities, providing instructions, motivation, and safety assistance
- As Rehab Director, I was responsible for making the schedule, delegating tasks to ensure an efficient work day, attending daily department head meetings, filing documents, and supervising 6-7 therapists daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2006
Associate of Arts - Pre- Speech Language Pathology
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-2004
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
SoSo, MS05.2002
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Caregiver training
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Patient education
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Strength training
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Electrotherapy application
- Range of motion exercises
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mid South Rehab Services, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Clerical Associate
MEA Primary Care Clinic
08.2020 - 07.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reconnect Therapy
02.2018 - 07.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
TMC
07.2011 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pearl River Community College
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Pre- Speech Language Pathology
Jones County Junior College
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