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Nicole Kaufman

Melbourne

Summary

Registered Canadian Physiotherapist with broad knowledge in patient diagnosis, treatment plans, and therapeutic exercises. Experienced in diverse clinical settings, including orthopaedic, paediatric, and neurological rehabilitation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Physiotherapist

Triangle Physiotherapy
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided direct patient care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient data including medical history, treatments provided, and progress notes.
  • Performed manual therapy interventions, such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, and manipulations.
  • Utilized modalities such as dry needling, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and TENS units to reduce pain levels or improve range of motion.
  • Managed caseloads of up to 10-15 patients per day.

Registered Paediatric Physiotherapist

The Hive Pediatric Clinic
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Developed individualized assessment and treatment plans for infants and children with neurological presentations.
  • Acted as a clinical instructor to physiotherapy students and new graduates.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Prescribed therapeutic activities that promote motor skill development in children.

Registered Home Care Physiotherapist

Health Casa
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Instructed patients in therapeutic exercises, balance, gait activities, and manual therapy techniques at home.
  • Assessed patient's progress through objective measures, such as range of motion, strength, endurance, and pain levels.
  • Educated patients and family members in the home.

Education

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

The University of Toronto
08-2023

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Honors Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences

Western University
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Park CI
06-2017

Skills

  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Home health care expertise
  • Functional capacity evaluation
  • Records management specialist
  • Dry Needling (IMS treatment)
  • Pain management techniques
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Registered with the Australia Physiotherapy Council (APC)
  • Functional Movement Screen Certification (FMS) – Functional Movement Systems.
  • Dry Needling Course Completion Certificate from an accredited provider.
  • Basic First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Registered Physiotherapist

Triangle Physiotherapy
11.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Paediatric Physiotherapist

The Hive Pediatric Clinic
10.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Home Care Physiotherapist

Health Casa
10.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Honors Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences

Western University

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Park CI

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

The University of Toronto
Nicole Kaufman