Marichika Dammond
Rome
Summary
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional, providing quality patient care in fast-paced clinical settings. Skilled in patient support, communication, and maintaining accurate documentation while ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach to care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exercise Specialist PRN
Atrium Health Floyd
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Provided weekend coverage for acute-care patients, carrying out therapist-directed mobility and therapeutic interventions including ambulation, transfers, and ROM exercises, focusing on maintaining strength and function independence during hospitalization.
- Monitored patient tolerance to activity; obtained vital signs as indicated and promptly reported status to therapy and nursing staff.
- Performed functional ambulation test to evaluate patient endurance and oxygen tolerance; documented and communicated results to nursing staff to support discharge planning.
- Works cooperatively with the rehabilitation staff and other hospital personnel to support the overall plan of care for addressing the multicultural and age-appropriate care of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- Documented patient participation, progress,and responses in Epic
Neuro Physical Therapy Aide
Atrium Health Floyd
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared/Cleaned treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary scheduling for a team of 12 rehabilitation therapists(PT,OT, and Speech), ensuring efficient patient flow and optimized daily treatment schedules.
- Provided hands-on assistance to support therapist with higher-acuity neuro patients requiring two-person assist for gait transfers, and balance training
- Assisted with safe transport and mobility of patients throughout the clinic while maintaining fall-prevention standards
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment.
- Completed charge reconciliation and supported accurate billing processes.
- Assisted physical therapists with therapeutic exercises, gait training and patient treatments to support functional outcomes
Rehab/Mobility Tech PRN
Advent Health Redmond
Rome, GA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed a daily mobility caseload, independently carrying out therapist-directed ambulation and ROM interventions to support patient functional ability during hospitalization.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds with other medical staff, to discuss patient progress and care plans
- Documented patient activity, tolerance and functional changes in Medi tech, then Epic.
- Maintained a clean, organized treatment area and prepared mobility equipment for patient use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Epic
- Vital Signs
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Rehabilitation Support
- Patient Scheduling
- Healthcare Documentation
- Medical terminology
- Communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Word/Excel
Certification
HeartCode Complete BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 2025
Timeline
Neuro Physical Therapy Aide
Atrium Health Floyd
09.2023 - 02.2026
Exercise Specialist PRN
Atrium Health Floyd
07.2023 - 02.2026
Rehab/Mobility Tech PRN
Advent Health Redmond
08.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University