Stephanie Pugliese-Santana

Experience

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  2Health

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2019

  CPR/First Aid Instructor

  Responsible to teach 1st Aid & CPR courses (both Certified and Uncertified) to peopleof all ages and capabilities.Responsible for tailoring courses to parents & caregivers for In-Home training on whatto do in the 1st minute of an emergency.Responsible for teaching people about prevention and preparation, in order toincrease confidence in rescue situations.

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  Canadian Active Rehabilitation Centre

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2013

  Registered Kinesiologist

  • Responsible for individualized exercise programs for all patients' injuries (MVA, sports injury, WSIB, private) and progressing their programs over the course of their recovery.• Completed compression stocking measurements and assisted with fitting for orthotics. • Sole Healthcare Professional to administer K-Tape to patients as needed/requested.• In-Home &/or Aquatherapy treatment for specified patients.• Responsible for treating patients with various modalities, i.e., TENS, IFC, Laser,Ultrasound, and/or traction units and maintaining safety.• Performed set up/implemented BioFlex Laser therapy program for a wide variety of patients.• Constant communication with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Massage Therapists on staff about patients' status/progress/concerns.• Computer work with In-Touch program for scheduling and viewing appointments. Show less

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  FIT CHICKS

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2018

  Fitness Instructor

  • Responsible for conducting Bootcamp classes.• Responsible for modifying exercises to suit all ages and capabilities.• Responsible for the safety of all participants throughout each session.• Responsible for on-going marketing/promotion of classes.

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  MARKHAM PHYSIOTHERAPY LIMITED

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Registered Kinesiologist/Exercise Therapist

  • Responsible for instructing patients on prescribed exercise programs as per the Physiotherapist (Motor Vehicle, sports injury, WSIB, private), as well as exercise progression.• Responsible for conducting and overseeing the Hydrotherapy program alongside a Physiotherapist.• Application/use of various modalities, such as Ultrasound, TENS, IFC, Bioflex laser, paraffin wax and K-Tape as requested.• Performing Gait Scan with patients as required.• Overall cleanliness, ordering inventory along with administrative duties as needed. Show less

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  Kintech Orthopaedics Ltd.

  May 2014 - Nov 2015

  Orthotic Technician

  Manufacturing devices including, but not limited to;Ankle-Foot Orthoses, Foot Orthoses, Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses, Upper extremity braces, and Spinal braces.Completion of tasks such as;Filling casts, aiding in castings, inventory, development of fabrication techniques, and modifications to devices upon patient fittings.

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  Orthotic Energy Corp.

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Part-time Foot Orthotic Technician

  Grinding of carbon fibre, thermoplastic, or foam shells to appropriate patient sizes and specifications based on prescription.Assembly of these foot orthosis shells to prescription for dispensing to clients.Repair/modifications to some foot orthoses as required.Preparing of materials for efficient assembly. Overall cleanliness of work area.

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  AMPOS Orthopaedics Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Orthotic Resident

  Completion of patient assessments, shape capture, optimization intimacy of strategic surface contact, modifications to existing orthoses, evaluating appropriate fit and function of new orthoses. Positive anatomical model rectification.Completion of SOAP notes for all patients treated, including objective tests and gait analysis.Preparing Technical Sheets for technicians or personally fulfilled.Interaction with families, case workers, translators and associated health care team.Overall cleanliness and hygiene for working environment. Show less

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  OrthoProActive Consultants Inc

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

  Certified Orthotist

  Completion of patient assessments, shape capture, optimization intimacy of strategic surface contact, modifications to existing orthoses, evaluating appropriate fit and function of new orthoses. Positive anatomical model rectification.Completion of SOAP notes for all patients treated, including objective tests and gait analysis.Preparing Technical Sheets for technicians or personally fulfilled.Interaction with families and health care team.Overall cleanliness and hygiene for working environment. Show less

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  The Hospital for Sick Children

  Jan 2023 - now

  Certified Orthotist