Maheeswari Guttikonda

To obtain a position as a physiotherapy assistant in a health organization that focuses on the welfare of patients. Demonstrated and articulated sound clinical reasoning in treatment implementation and monitoring of patient progress. Assisted in administrative duties like front desk and inventory responsibilities for the proper maintenance of the clinic. Aspiring to become a registered Physiotherapist in Canada, having applied for credential evaluation through CAPR

Physiotherapy Intern - Care Hospitals Dec 2017- Jun 2018 

• Executed safe bed transfer techniques, gait training, and ADL activity training for acute cases (orthopaedic, neurology, cardiorespiratory, general medicine, general surgery) in ICU settings. 
• Effectively implemented bronchial hygiene techniques such as ACBT, Deep breathing exercises, chest percussions, and mechanical vibrations to patients with respiratory distress in ICU/MICU/SICU/NICU/PICU. 
• Organized the treatment rooms by sanitizing the equipment before the treatment to prevent cross-contamination. 
• Aided the supervisor in the effective implementation of treatment techniques using various treatment modalities such as Ultrasound, LASER, TENS, IFT, Shockwave therapy, etc., and various exercise protocols. 
• Presented various case studies in multidisciplinary meetings which assisted the supervisor in developing patient-centric protocols. 

Physiotherapy Trainee Sagar Hospitals - Sep 2018 - Oct 2020

• Effectively implemented all the learned skills during my tenure as a physiotherapy intern. 
• In addition, emphasized neurological rehabilitation protocols in acute settings for conditions such as Stroke, Head and Spinal Cord trauma, Parkinsons, Polyneuropathy, etc. Gained expertise in carrying out detailed assessments and questionnaires such as Fall assessments, BBS, TUG, FIM, etc., 
• Administered customized protocols like PNF techniques, Neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT for Stroke), and Functional activity training to varied populations. Organized group therapy sessions for the geriatric population which also included dementia patients in the outpatient department biweekly. Conducted research on the prediction of falls using the Balance Evaluation systems test in the Diabetic adult population under the supervision of the mentor.

Assistant Physiotherapist - Part-time  Plancure Healthcare - Dec 2018 - Aug 2019  

• Performed physiotherapy activities like assessing patients with evaluative procedures and developing treatment plans for patients in the clinic which are overseen by the Supervisor. 
• Ensuring the effective implementation of treatment regimens of physiotherapy programs including electrotherapy and manual techniques by changing them according to the assessment and advice from the Physiotherapist. 
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in Logbook and in EMR. 
• Discussing illnesses and injuries with patients and playing an active role in educating and counseling them regarding health promotion education. 

Physiotherapist Yashoda College of Physiotherapy 

• Assessing and developing treatment plans using a variety of exercise programs along with electrotherapy and mobilization for patients with varied health ailments, especially neurological conditions. 
• Executed safe bed transfer techniques, gait training, and ADL activity training for acute Neurological cases including trauma, Stroke, Parkinson's etc in ICU setup. 
• Effectively implemented bronchial hygiene techniques for patients with associated respiratory distress in ICU/MICU/SICU. 
• Discussing their condition and necessary treatment techniques with patients and playing an active role in educating and counseling them regarding the home program. 
• Responsible for accurately documenting comprehensive patient treatment progress records using EMR systems. 
• Presenting the statistics of the patient's progress using MS Suite and Google Docs in multidisciplinary meetings/rounds to optimize the plan of care. 
• Participated in CMEs and workshops to develop and improve the existing skills in rehabilitation. 
• Answered and directed a high volume of incoming calls and managed clinic emails ensuring excellent customer service and efficient communication
• Managed patient appointment scheduling and check-out processes, ensuring all procedures were followed accurately and efficiently. 
• Generated and issued invoices for patient services, handling billing inquiries and ensuring accurate record-keeping. 
• Supervising students for bedside learning and conducting practical/clinical sessions and demonstrations during the clinical sessions.

• Masters of Physiotherapy - Adult Neurology Dayananda Sagar University Sep 2018- Oct 2020 
• Bachelors in Physiotherapy Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Oct 2013- June 2018