Nicholas Romano

Dedicated fourth-year physiotherapy student with strong clinical foundations developed through diverse placements with patients in both private and public healthcare settings. Comprehensive experience as a physiotherapy assistant and in sports training, bringing adaptability and patient-focussed care. Demonstrates excellent communication, time management, and collaborative approach to build strong patient rapport and support recovery. Committed to evidence-based, person-centred care with a passion for continuous learning and meaningful contribution to allied health teams.

Outpatient Musculoskeletal - The Prince Charles Hospital (March 2025 — April 2025)

• Managed high-volume outpatient caseload delivering evidence-based assessments and personalised rehabilitation for orthopaedic post-operative, chronic pain, and paediatric patients.
• Developed specialised skills across diverse musculoskeletal presentations including sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic conditions, advancing manual therapy and exercise prescription skills.
• Collaborated with GPs and surgical teams ensuring efficient care transitions through effective communication, timely reporting, and coordinated treatment planning.
• Developed clinical reasoning in autonomous clinical practice, applying evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques while maintaining rigorous risk management and patient safety protocols.

Inpatient Rehabilitation - Sunshine Coast University Hospital (May 2025 — June 2025)

• Delivered evidence-based neurological and spinal rehabilitation across stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries, optimising functional outcomes and discharge planning.
• Treated a variety of neurological presentations including progressive conditions and acute injuries, developing and intervention skills throughout the rehabilitation continuum.
• Enhanced clinical reasoning through challenging medical cases, adapting interventions to individual patient needs and demonstrating clinical skills in high-acuity settings.
• Strengthened multidisciplinary teamwork, participating in case conferences and family meetings while building therapeutic relationships to improve treatment adherence and functional outcomes.

Hiya Health - Redcliffe (July 2025 — August 2025)

• Gained comprehensive exposure to the private practice environment, while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team comprising physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and occupational therapists.
• Managed diverse clinical caseload treating DVA, WorkCover, NDIS and private clients across acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, neurological presentations, and paediatric cases.
• Regularly facilitated and delivered multiple group therapy programmes, demonstrating leadership skills and ability to manage varied patient presentations in group settings.
• Formed individualised, evidence-based treatment plans through collaborative goal-setting with clients, ensuring patient-centred care and optimal therapeutic outcomes.

ACU Musculoskeletal Clinic - Banyo (August-September, ongoing)

• Hands-on musculoskeletal physiotherapy with diverse patient presentations, building experience in assessment and treatment skills through practical application.
• Clinical decision-making development across various acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, strengthening problem-solving abilities and treatment planning.
• Collaborative experience, treating alongside speech pathology, neurological rehabilitation, and social work professionals in an integrated care approach

Cardiorespiratory, Inpatient Rehabilitation - Grafton Base Hospital (September-October)

• First Aid Certificate - valid until: 30-10-25
• CPR Certificate - valid until: 30-10-27
• NDIS Workers Screening – valid until: 15-03-27
• Working With Children Check (Blue Card) – valid until: 31-01-28
• Mental Health First Aid for Health Professionals (Student Course)
• Level 1 Sports Trainer