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Tonia Tan

Bicton,Australia

Summary

Highly motivated and passionate graduate physiotherapist seeking employment in the physiotherapist position. Excels at building strong therapeutic relationships with patients and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams through effective communication. I am excited to get the opportunity to work and learn from the team, to build strong working relationships and to provide quality and holistic patient care with a highly reputable healthcare facility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Fiona Stanley Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong communication skills through interactions with diverse patient populations, including individuals with language barriers or cognitive impairments.
  • Increased functional independence for patients with neurological conditions through task-specific training activities.
  • Contributed to ward efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes using SOAPIER and ISOBAR formats
  • Managed caseload effectively while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Bentley Health Service
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducted initial and interim mobility and functional assessments of older aged patients with acute exacerbations of complicated mental health conditions.
  • Individualized interventions and managed a wide range of patients’ physiotherapy-related concerns including musculoskeletal, neurological, vestibular and cardiorespiratory conditions.
  • Organized tri-weekly ward-based exercise group classes to promote physical activity in older adult patients.
  • Worked closely with medical team and other allied health professionals, contributing to weekly multidisciplinary meetings and family meetings to aid in discharge planning of complex patients.

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Conducted thorough subjective and objective assessments of medical stability to ensure patient medical stability prior to treatment in an acute hospital setting.
  • Utilized gathered information to promote shared decision-making on patient goals, prioritize patient problem list and personalize a treatment plan.
  • Adjusted and accommodated interventions to patient presentation.
  • Conducted post-falls review, providing physiotherapy education and advice to both patient and staff to reduce incidence of falls.
  • Assisted and guided patient exercise programs in weekly group prehabilitation gym classes.
  • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team through handovers of patient progress, referral to other allied health professionals and discharge planning.

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for geriatric patients using evidence-based prevention techniques such as neuromuscular training programs and balance exercises, gait training, joint mobilisations and strengthening exercises.
  • Applied therapeutic techniques including soft tissue techniques and passive accessory mobilisation.
  • Conducted group exercise and hydrotherapy classes to promote activity in geriatric populations and patients with chronic pain.
  • Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility, function and management of chronic pain.

2nd Year Physiotherapy Student Assistant

Osborne Park Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted supervisor in transfers, assessments and treatment of complex patients.
  • Communicated effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
  • Experienced a multidisciplinary team and family meeting on patient discharge planning

Public Events Crew Member

Experience Matters Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cultivated strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with a diverse range of people.
  • Adapted to an extensive job scope including administrative duties, organization and execution of large-scale events.
  • Aided in the success of a series of events by notable organisations such as Workforce Singapore (WSG), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), Shell and UBS Singapore.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Curtin University
Perth, WA
11-2024

GCE Advanced Level -

Meridian Junior College
Singapore
12-2018

Skills

  • Adept at conducting thorough assessments to construct problem lists and individualised treatment plans
  • Strong clinical reasoning
  • Compassionate and effective communication
  • Works well collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Good organisational skills and time management
  • Resilient and versatile in challenging situations

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR
  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Aquatic Proficiency
  • NDIS Worker Screening

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working

References

Jessica Leng

Junior Physiotherapist

Bentley Older Aged Mental Health Service | Bentley Outpatient Physiotherapy | Bentley Health Service, WA

(08) 9416 3200

jessica.leng@health.wa.gov.au


Dr Brigitte Tampin

Advanced Scope Physiotherapist | Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Neurosurgery Spinal Clinic, WA | Hon.-Professor, Hochschule Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences, Germany

0409 883 548

brigitte.tampin@health.wa.gov.au

Timeline

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Fiona Stanley Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Bentley Health Service
04.2024 - 05.2024

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024

4th Year Physiotherapy Student

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024

2nd Year Physiotherapy Student Assistant

Osborne Park Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2022

Public Events Crew Member

Experience Matters Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Curtin University

GCE Advanced Level -

Meridian Junior College

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