Elisia Mwashekeleh
Windhoek
Summary
Hardworking, committed and caring physiotherapist with a passion for helping people of all ages. Able to communicate effectively. Patience with patients, caregivers and relatives to maximizes rehabilitation of patients. A sincere passion for learning and patient care with strong skills in assessment, treatment program design and delivery. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Roman Catholic Hospital
Windhoek, Namibia
12.2020 - Current
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions
- Monitored client progress in order to modify treatment plans as needed.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs and progress
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Assessed and evaluated interns performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided direct supervision of interns, including training of hands on techniques and development of Interns
- Conducted group rehab sessions such as cardiac, back and post Total knee and hip replacement classes
Physiotherapy Intern
Roman Catholic Hospital
Windhoek, Namibia
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Educated patients and families about their condition and home exercise programs.
- Provided patient education on exercises and home care
- Monitored patient progress in response to treatment
- Provided physiotherapy treatments including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities.
- Performed patient assessments and evaluations to determine treatment plans.
- Maintained equipment and supplies
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop effective rehabilitation strategies.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current with best practices in the field of physiotherapy.
- Supported administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, filling paperwork.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans that included follow-up visits and referrals for additional services.
Physiotherapist Volunteer
Intermittent Hospital Oshakati
Oshakati, Namibia
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared treatment areas and equipment
- Scheduled patient appointments and maintained records
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to physiotherapy practice standards.
- Servicing of out-and in-patient department, providing assessment and treatment in ICU, medical, Surgical, Pediatric, Oncology, Maternity and neonatal unit wards.
- Managing musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, obstetric and gynecological caseloads.
- Creating and following out assessment and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
11.2019
- Thesis: Challenges faced by physiotherapy practitioners and patients regarding continuity of care at UTH, Lusaka, Zambia.
Certificate in Namibia And Foreign Languages (Engl
12.2013
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate.
10.2012
Skills
- Manual therapy techniques
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Inventory management
- Outpatient Therapy Background
- Acute Rehabilitation Background
- Treatment Planning
- Geriatrics Experience
- Empathetic and Patient
- Excellent Communication skills
Certification
- Certificate in Dry Needling Level 1
- Certificate in Fascia-work
- Certificate in Basic life support
Timeline
Physiotherapy Intern - Roman Catholic Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2022
Physiotherapist - Roman Catholic Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Physiotherapist Volunteer - Intermittent Hospital Oshakati
08.2020 - 04.2021
Lusaka Apex Medical University - Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy
University of Namibia - , Certificate in Namibia And Foreign Languages (Engl
Iipumbu Senior Secondary School - , Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate.
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