COLLINS IFEANYI OKAFOR
NO. 12 Lawal street shasha akowonjo
Summary
Collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist Intern
University of ilorin teahing Hospital
ilorin, kwara state, Nigeria
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Educated patients and families about their condition and home exercise programs.
- Streamlined communication channels between patients and healthcare team, improving comprehension of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop effective rehabilitation strategies.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss challenging cases with supervisors or other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for treatment sessions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to broaden clinical knowledge and skills.
- Supported administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, processing payments and filing paperwork.
Physiotherapist Aide
82 division military hospital
Enugu, Enugu state, Nigeria
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted physiotherapists with patient mobility exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Documented patient progress and reported observations to the physiotherapy team.
- Educated patients on exercise routines and home care instructions.
- Maintain accurate records of patient visits including notes on their condition before, during and after treatments.
- Instruct patients on proper exercise techniques while ensuring safety at all times.
Student Physiotherapist
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Enugu state, Nigeria
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
- Collaborated with physical therapist to plan and administer range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Attended weekly team meetings to discuss new cases or update existing cases.
- Instructed patients in therapeutic activities such as gait training, functional mobility or transfer training to improve their daily living skills.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, exercises and self-management strategies.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients and their families.
- Observed safety practices related to infection control procedures within the clinic setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu, Enugu State.09-2023
Skills
- Clinical expertise
Clinical reasoning, post-surgical rehabilitation, pain management strategies, patient education, team collaboration, musculoskeletal evaluation, ergonomic assessment, geriatric care, home programs, and joint mobilization, orthopedic assesement
- key personal strengths
Effective communication, professionalism, time management, attention to detail, adaptability
- Multilingual proficiency
English, Igbo, Hausa
- Software
Ms word, Ms powerpoint, Ms excel
Certification
MRTB LICENSE- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
Timeline
Physiotherapist Intern
University of ilorin teahing Hospital
11.2024 - 11.2025
Physiotherapist Aide
82 division military hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Physiotherapist
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Nigeria Nsukka