Fiona Culloty MISCP

Experience

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  Trauma Orthopaedic Ward

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  Student Practice Placement

  Primarily patients with hip and spinal fractures.

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  Care of the Elderly

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2015

  Student Practice Placement

  Demonstrated adequate leadership, co-ordination and organisational skills in implementingexercises classes for the elderly population at risk of falling.Assessing patients balance using evidence-based outcome measures e.g. Berg Balance Test.

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  Musculoskeletal Outpatients

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student Practice Placement

  - Independently managed and prioritised my own clinical caseload.- Developed my problem solving and clinical reasoning skills especially in more complex patients.- Gained valuable experience in implement CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) within assessment/treatment sessions.

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  Paediatrics - under six years

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Student Practice Placement

  -Working as part of an Early Intervention Team with children under six years with complex needs.-Performing lower limb screening tests based on community referrals for musculoskeletal conditions-Assessing for Plagiocephaly and Torticollis in infants under 12 months

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  ICU and COPD early intervention

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Student Practice Placement

  - Experience and exposure to treating and mobilising critically ill patients with respiratory impairments with techniques including; manual ventilation, manual hyperinflation, suctioning (open and closed) and cough assist whilst ensuring safety at all times.- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills in conducting pulmonary rehabilitation classes.- Independently managed my own patient caseload and the end of patient care episode.

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  HSE

  Sept 2016 - now

  Chartered Staff Grade Physiotherapist

  - Independently managing and prioritising my own clinical caseload on the medical ward. - Represent the Physiotherapy departing at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings - Demonstrate excellent team skills and interpersonal communication skills especially with the patient, MDT, family members and community resources.- Independently implement patient-centered, evidence-based treatment plans and develop patient-specific goals based on the assessment findings.