Zainab Peters
Pretoria
Summary
Attentive physiotherapist bringing five years of hands-on experience helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging and motivated professional, passionate about improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Jaclyn Alton Physiotherapists
Pretoria
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Conducted therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and caregivers about goals of care plan.
- Treated conditions to aid developmental, neurological and orthopaedic disorders.
- Instructed patients in proper use of assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs to increase independence with activities of daily living.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
Physiotherapist
Riana Prinsloo Physiotherapist Inc.
Pretoria
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their diagnosis and condition.
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Administrative tasks involving booking out-patients and writing reports.
- Treating ICU patients and conducting home visits.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization to reduce pain and restore mobility.
- Utilized modalities such as shockwave, laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and cold packs and traction to manage symptoms.
Community Service Physiotherapist
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Pretoria
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in the development of specialized programs for children with disabilities.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
- Supervised students completing their clinical hours.
- Performed gait analysis to assess walking patterns and implement corrective strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and other treatments to improve mobility, reduce pain and swelling.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists or speech language pathologists regarding patient care plans.
- Educated patients on most effective practices for pain alleviation, strengthening and rehabilitation.
- Liaising with a multidisciplinary team , involved in ward rounds and patient care planning.
- Treating patients in ICU, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics (NICU and PICU), Neurology and Covid units.
- Involved in committees such as Time management and statistics, Quality assurance and stock control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape 12-2019
Skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Empathetic and Patient
- Pain Management Techniques
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Injury Prevention
- Acute Rehabilitation Background
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Outpatient Therapy Background
Certification
- Dry needling (level one) - 2020
- Strapping course - 2020
References
Jaclyn Alton
Physiotherapist
071 458 4473
Riana Prinsloo
Physiotherapist
083 656 9275
Mrs N Serobatse
HOD Physiotherapy department @ Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
083 346 8561
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Jaclyn Alton Physiotherapists
04.2024 - Current
Physiotherapist
Riana Prinsloo Physiotherapist Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2024
Community Service Physiotherapist
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Cape Town
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