Breanna Frendo

Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre

Ryde Hospital

01.2024 - Current

Directly supervise and mentor junior colleagues, assistants, students and other allied health practitioners in clinical practice, safe manual handling techniques and infection control procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and caregivers through carer training, case conferences, goal setting and family meetings.
Collaborate and build relationships with multidisciplinary team members and other external stakeholders to provide comprehensive care for patients, and support their transition into the community and return to work.
Conduct evaluations and assessments to ensure the design layout and equipment is safe and appropriate for the Outdoor Multidisciplinary Garden Project.
Develop customised treatment plans for patients, which can include referrals to support programs, to assist with their psychological wellbeing and ongoing management of their condition. For example, peer support programs for stroke and burns survivors.

Ryde Hospital

06.2022 - 12.2022

Contributed and worked in the Emergency Department (ED) Physiotherapy Trial in 2021. Collected data which demonstrated the effectiveness of physiotherapy services in reducing length of stay for musculoskeletal patients in the ED, hospital admissions, re-admissions to ED and reduced wait times. This trial led to my role as a Senior ED Physiotherapist.
Completed various educational courses on assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries such as the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for the Lumbar and Cervical Spine.
Collaborated with other medical and allied health professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists when more specialised care was necessary.
Assessed and treated a diverse range of patient conditions including trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, sports and work related injuries. Provided SISA Certificate of Capacity/Fitness as required.
Educated patients to improve understanding of their condition and referred to appropriate follow up as required, such as outpatient physiotherapy.

Ryde Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital

02.2018 - 12.2023

Worked in a variety of clinical areas and physiotherapy practice assessing and treating complex patients with neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions.
Assessed and managed various musculoskeletal injuries and orthopaedic conditions. Developed patient treatment plans that align with their goals i.e return to work and to improve their health and wellbeing.
Evaluated and monitored patient outcomes. Empowered patients through education to self-manage their health condition in the community and to prevent future occurrences.
Health coaching for patients, who have had work or non work related injuries, in addressing physical and psychological barriers to return to work, sport, and activities of daily living.
Collaborated with the NDIS and other practitioners to record and share outcomes and recommend modifications to treatment plans.
Conducted patient group education sessions such as pre joint replacement surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. Other educational sessions for staff include correct use of mobility aids, falls prevention and management strategies, manual handling and leading multidisciplinary 'falls huddles'.

East Coast Eagles AFL Club

Rouse Hill, NSW

03.2015 - 09.2017

Assessed musculoskeletal and concussion injuries sustained by athletes during practice or competition and provided first aid treatments as needed.
Conducted pre-participation physical evaluations of athletes to identify any medical issues that may affect their ability to compete safely.
Maintained accurate records of athlete's injuries, illnesses, treatments and other relevant data.
Co-ordinated with other physiotherapists regarding rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes.
Provided education sessions on injury prevention strategies, and concussion management protocols.

Summary