Issandra Fortu
7 Balmoral Road, Warrnambool ,VIC
Summary
A committed and caring overseas-trained Physiotherapist with 10+ years experience in delivering physical therapy services. Physiotherapy experience includes working in hospital based rehab in the Philippines, working both at the residential and Allied Health Community Service of Lyndoch Living - Warrnambool and as a grade 1 physiotherapist at SWHC Warrnambool.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
SWHC - Warrnambool
25 Ryot St, Warrnambool
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided physiotherapy assessment and treatment in the inpatient, outpatient neurology and home-based setting including review of mobility aids
- Improved patient mobility by providing personalized treatment plans and exercises.
- Conducted post-fall reviews and provided falls prevention strategies
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients' progress and liaised with treating medical team regarding patients' condition
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation.
- Provided referrals for patients requiring follow-up post discharge
- Participated in huddles for discharge planning of patients with complex case
Physiotherapist
Lyndoch Allied Health Community Services
Warrnambool, VIC
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducts physiotherapy assessment for exercise program and assessment of mobility aid
- Develops and implement exercise program based on client’s goals
- Monitors and modify exercise program based on client’s needs and progress
- Educates clients on strategies to get up off the floor after a fall
- Supervises AHA students on placement
- Records progress notes and scheduled reviews
- Conducts wellness check through phone calls for clients who are missing exercise sessions
- Participates in weekly meeting which discusses scheduled reviews of clients
- Prepares discharge summary and progress reports
Physiotherapist
Lyndoch Living
Warrnambool, VIC
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted physiotherapy assessment to determine consumer's needs relating to pain, transfer and mobility
- Conducted post-fall reviews and provided falls prevention strategies
- Provided pain management which includes soft tissue massage and administration of modalities
- Planned and administered therapeutic and functional exercises, balance exercises, breathing and airway clearance techniques
- Provided and educated residents and staff on pressure area care and edema management
- Liaised with RN, care staff and unit managers regarding residents' care needs
- Provided referrals to other health care services in accordance to residents' needs
- Conducted manual handing training for staff.
Physical Therapist
MCU-FDT Medical Foundation
EDSA, Caloocan City 1400, Philippines
03.2012 - 06.2019
- Handled patients with musculoskeletal problems, neurological problems and pediatric population
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition before, during and after treatment
- Administered the following treatments: ultrasound, transcutaneous nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, infrared radiation, hydrotherapy, traction application, hot moist pack, as prescribed by psychiatrists and other prescribed modalities
- Secured patients into and onto therapy equipment
- Performed bedside physical therapy with the administration of prescribed physical therapy management
- Designed therapeutic exercises in accordance with the prescription of the physiatrist- in-charge
- Recorded accurately all assessments, treatments and procedures done to patient
- Prepared progress notes of patients
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of physical therapy interns
- Participated in clinical meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
CAMP - University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines 2009
Skills
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Works well with team or independently
- Compassionate and dedicated staff
- Good written and verbal communication
- Good patient rapport
Affiliations
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Work Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
SWHC - Warrnambool
11.2023 - 07.2024
Physiotherapist
Lyndoch Allied Health Community Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
Physiotherapist
Lyndoch Living
07.2019 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist
MCU-FDT Medical Foundation
03.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
CAMP - University of The Philippines