NANCY LA

Compassionate physiotherapist with extensive experience across various clinical settings, specializing in neuro rehabilitation. Proven ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes, particularly in acute stroke management. Committed to continuous professional development while contributing to organizational success.

• Physiotherapist with general registration, 03/18/20, current
• APA membership, 01/01/16, current

• 06/01/22, Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• 06/17/18, Driving license

Received bright spot from colleague regarding patient management during inpatient neuro rotation.

Title: Physiotherapist

• Karly Rowbotham, 0400597748, South Eastern Private Hospital, karowbotham@hotmail.com
• Anna Nicolaou, 0403255463, Healthcare Australia, Anna.Nicolaou@healthcareaustralia.com.au

Volunteer for falls and prevention program, 03/01/18, 03/01/19, Melbourne, Visit on one-to-one basis and entertain patients with stories/games, Assist patients in walking around the ward to improve physical wellbeing, Motivate clients to participate in gym classes Lifestyle volunteer, 02/01/18, 02/01/19, Melbourne, Encourage and help residents to actively take part in leisure activities, Assist residents in doing exercises in tai chi classes

Play badminton and table tennis on the weekend

• Gerontology placement at ManaCare, 01/01/20, 02/01/20, Melbourne, Performed one-to-one assessments and treatments for elderly clients presenting with a range of musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological conditions, Led pulmonary rehab classes twice weekly for clients with respiratory conditions (10 participants), a back group for clients with low back pain (10 participants), a restorative group (every Monday, 12 participants), Assisted clients in performing exercises in Parkinson's Disease Warrior group
• Community health placement at Access Health and Community, 09/01/19, 11/01/19, Richmond, Hydrotherapy classes, Liaised with occupational therapists to organize equipment (mobility scooters) for clients to help them become more independent in the community, Assisted clients in doing exercises and modified exercises to suit client needs in GLA:D program, Led Physio Move exercise class with an allied health assistant (10-12 participants)
• Neurological Placement, Community Rehab at Bundoora Extended Care, 08/01/19, 11/01/19, Melbourne, Developed individual exercise programs that help clients increase mobility and balance, Identified fall risk factors and developed fall prevention strategies, Present and discussed client's case at MDT meetings
• Acute Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic surgical wards at Epworth Health Care, 05/01/19, 06/01/19, Melbourne, Performed systematic assessments and treatments for patients after total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and spinal surgeries, Organized outpatient physio follow-ups and home-based physio for patients after joint replacement, Liaised with occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and doctors for discharge planning
• General placement, acute general medical and surgical ward at Northpark Hospital, 03/01/19, 04/01/19, Melbourne, Prioritized and completed caseload effectively, Performed systematic assessments and treatments for patients with respiratory disorders and patients after total knee replacement and total hip replacement, Performed mobility assessments for patients admitted with back pain and after falls for investigation, Organised ongoing physio follow-up for patients after joint replacement
• Cardiorespiratory placement, acute general medical ward at Cabrini Brighton, 11/01/18, 12/01/18, Melbourne, Handled caseload in a timely manner, Communicated outcomes and progress of patients at nursing handover and MDT meeting, Involved MDT in discharge planning, Led exercise component of Pulmonary Rehab

• 5/2024: Brain imaging for rehabilitation clinicians
• 3/2024, Advanced Bobath: spasticity
• 12/2023, Advanced Bobath : locomotion
• 04/24/23, Basic Bobath course
• 03/20/22, Bobath course: Locomotion
• 11/16/21, GLA:D Australia Physiotherapist
• 02/20/21, Dry needling physiotherapy level 1
• 12/06/19, Attended biopsychosocial approach (dealing with chronic pain client)
• 10/15/19, Attended Seniors Exercise Park- safe use, exercise prescription, and program design by NARI
• 06/28/19, Attended APA graduate lecture: Assessment and treatment of acute vestibular conditions