Monique Z. Whitney
Towson
Summary
Versatile Education Coordinator well-versed in training and assessing to optimize rehabilitation clinicians' delivery of effective therapy outcomes. Vigilant and hands-on leader with good understanding of learning methods and instructional strategies.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Responsible for quality improvement measures and compliance management.
Leading a holistic, person-centered approach to assessment and service/care planning for the interdisciplinary team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Education Coordinator
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital
2019.02 - Current
- Identified methods and tools to promote clinical success in the rehabilitation department and interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed rehabilitation education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve performance improvement and educational outcomes.
- Focused on a holistic, person-centered approach to assessment and service/care planning.
- Facilitated development and implementation of EMR systems (Cerner, Casamba, NetHealth, and ReDoc)
- Staff training and profile set up of new EMR systems
- Coordinated regular meetings to implement and review staffing performance improvement objectives for 30-45 staff members.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Responsible for departmental orientation and onboarding new staff.
- Bi-monthly presenter of back safety module for hospital new employee orientation.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software tools to create documents and reports.
- Participated in continuous improvement and engagement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Staff Physical Therapist
Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health
2004.06 - 2019.02
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Health Administration
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2025
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.1992
Skills
- Facilitate CARF and TJCHO survey readiness
- Frequent billing audits for compliance management tools
- Performance Improvement Goals
- Facilitate Educational Seminars
- Write and Review Departmental Policies
- Develop Staff Annual Competencies
- Credential Outpatient Therapy Staff
- Frequent documentation reviews for staff development
- Compiling Information
- Client Correspondence
- Peer Mentoring
Certification
- Maryland Licensed Physical Therapist - Current
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor - Current
- Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialist- Current
- Certified Dementia Specialist- Current
Interests
Health/Wellness
Volunteering
Travel
Language Arts
Dance
Cooking
Additional Information
Professional References Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Rehab Education Coordinator
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital
2019.02 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health
2004.06 - 2019.02
Master of Arts - Health Administration
George Mason University
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
- Maryland Licensed Physical Therapist - Current
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor - Current
- Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialist- Current
- Certified Dementia Specialist- Current
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