Smritee Adhikari
Branyan, Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
To further both my leadership and physiotherapy skills in a range of different environments, I aspire to continue to build my clinical capabilities within diverse teams. have worked full time primarily in the Rehabilitation and Aged care setting.
I am a Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries, skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health, Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Churches of Christ Care Gracehaven Aged Care Service
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted physical therapy exercises and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Improved patient mobility by designing and implementing personalized treatment plans.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Assisted patient in obtaining appropriate assistive devices.
Clinical Associate Physiotherapist
Health Care Australia
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Working within a multidisciplinary nursing home aimed at the above 50 population to maintain their mobility and transfer needs through range of Allied Health Programs including Rehab, Pain Management and Move Pro Balance and Transfer group exercise programs
- Provide clinical diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions
- Create and coordinate strength and balance class by providing individualised treatment plan and goal set of the residents
- Conducting functional assessments
- Designing care plans and maintenance of equipment tracker that included prevention strategies like Air Mattress, Sensor Mat, Hip Protectors, Fall Out Chair, Pressure Cushions, Wheelchairs, Bathroom equipment
- Participating in team meetings including regular Clinical team meetings, Front line and referrals communications, meeting with funding specialist and team leader/supervisor, completing performance reflection reviews 1:1 with supervisor and providing clinical handovers as required to the respective team members
- Liaise and maintain good communication with care recipients/family members, team members, and nurses in the care setting as required
- Conducting functional assessments/referrals/care plan reviews and completing all necessary documentation
- Engaging in clinical work that is guided by evidence-based practise
- Participate in regular continuing education sessions hosted by organisations and/or externally to satisfy PD requirements as per AHPRA standards and requirements
- Maintain all registrations as an allied health professional and annual mandatory clinical competencies required
- Ensure care recipient is treated with respect, privacy, and dignity at all times.Community and NDIS Roles
- Remain open to opportunities to support other clinicians through shadowing, support practice and other mentoring responsibilities
- Display integrity and commitment to the core values of the organisation and code of conduct
- Employee feedback and communication with the Regional Manager regarding work accomplishments, career development and clinical performance
- Supervision to the allied health staffs, Nurses and other about Manual Handling, bed biomechanics, client's transfers and mobility and safety needs
- Proactively identify and report issues or complaints and suggest improvements in line with the organization standards.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted physical therapy exercises and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods were employed for each individual case.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient care with thorough documentation of medical histories, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments.
Nursing Assistant (Personal Care Worker)
Regis- The Gap
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintenance of high clinical standards by participating in the residents' Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), maintaining accurate statistics, and participating in continuing education
- Precise documentation of all aspects of resident's assessment based on hygiene care, ADLS, challenging behavior, complex pain management, movement, and massage therapy
- Understanding Regis values and respecting the client's rights
- Understanding of the resident's mobility care plan and transfer needs and experience with hoisting and manual handling devices
- Understanding of the workplace safety standards
- Good communication and team working skills.
Physiotherapist and Lecturer
Kantipur General Hospital and Research Centre
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Always maintained premium patient care and earned highest possible rating of 'exemplary' on performance review
- Worked as a physiotherapy department in-charge
- Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries, home-program treatment plans and other forms for intra-/extra-agency personnel
- Ensured all documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and complete
- Supervised technicians and equipped them with information necessary to provide quality patient care
- Demonstrated learning and audio-visual orientation programs and practical sessions conducted for students about human anatomy and physiological functions
- Assisted with Physiology and Anatomy classes for Diploma Students (Certificate of Dental Hygiene)
- Conducted seminars and workshops based on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal pre and post operative physiotherapy management
- Conducted hospital based free physiotherapy camps, community camps and treated people at local setting.
Physiotherapist (Head of Department)
Alive Hospital and Trauma Centre
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessment and physiotherapy care planning for patients
- Pain management physiotherapy
- Falls review, mobility review assessment and management
- Balance and falls prevention classes
- General functional exercise classes
- Manual handling induction and annual reviews
- Equipment prescription and management
- Physiotherapy consultation and therapeutic intervention
- Design and implementation of evidence-based physiotherapy practice in a range of areas including intensive care, high dependency unit, coronary care, surgical and medical wards, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and geriatric rehabilitation
- Delivery of treatments including early mobilisation, evidence-based chest physio (including active cycle of breathing techniques), exercise programs, case management, discharge planning, provision of assistive devices
- Supervision of physio assistants.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Queensland University of Technology
12.2017
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
HNB Garhwal University
11.2012
Skills
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Home Exercise Programs
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Gait reeducation
- Patient education and counseling
- Balance and coordination training
Certification
- CPR and First Aid with annual training
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card
- Valid Driving License
- Proficient in computer skills and project management skills.
- Manual Handling Training certificate
Smriteeadhikari4051@gmail.com
Workshopsseminars
- CME: Neurological Evaluation (Paediatric & Adult) & Physiotherapy Management, 10, ONGC, Community Centre, Dehradun, India, 12/05/2009
- Orthopaedic Medicine (Cyriax Concept), 16, Doon PG Paramedical College and Hospital, India, 04/15/2011
- Annual National Conference & Workshop Physical Therapy-2011 (ANCPT AIIMS 2011), 16, JLN Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, 02/06/2011
- Combined (P.G) Institute of Medical Sciences & Research- 'Recent Trends in Cerebral Palsy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation', Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 03/13/2010
- 50th Annual Conference of The Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi India, 03/16/2012
Registrations
- AHPRA, PHY0002185929, 06/13/2018, True
- APA, 14882, 11/17/2017, True
- NHPC Nepal, 567 PHY, 07/11/2012, True
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists, LA-40034, 08/17/2017, True
Internship
04/17/2012, 10/16/2012, National Academy of Medical Science, BIR HOSPITAL, Nepal, Locomotor Handicapped Training at Department of Physical Medicine & Orthopaedic, Physiotherapy OPD, Cardiothoracic Rehabilitation, ICU, CCU+ Medical Ward, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Ortho Trauma Ward, Spinal Unit, Post Surgical Ward, and General Surgical Ward, Plastic Surgery, Hand Rehabilitation, Burns, Plastic Surgery, Burn Unit, Skin Ward, General Surgical Ward, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neuro Medicine and ICU, Paediatric Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Department, Kanti Child Hospital, Rheumatology, Physiotherapy OPD
References
- Barry Kirby, Healthcare Australia, QLD (Clinical team Leader), 0478110659,barry.kirby@healthcareaustralia.com.au
- Kayla Wing, Healthcare Australia, QLD Team Leader (Clinical Supervisor), 0400275509, kayla.wing@healthcareaustralia.com.au
- Phoebe Brettell, Healthcare Australia, Human Resources Officer, (03) 90096477, phoebe.brettell@healthcareaustralia.com.au
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Churches of Christ Care Gracehaven Aged Care Service
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Associate Physiotherapist
Health Care Australia
05.2018 - 02.2023
Nursing Assistant (Personal Care Worker)
Regis- The Gap
01.2016 - 05.2018
Physiotherapist and Lecturer
Kantipur General Hospital and Research Centre
11.2014 - 06.2015
Physiotherapist (Head of Department)
Alive Hospital and Trauma Centre
11.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Public Health -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
HNB Garhwal University
- CPR and First Aid with annual training
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card
- Valid Driving License
- Proficient in computer skills and project management skills.
- Manual Handling Training certificate
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