Sydney Priola
Baton Rouge
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional. dedicated to promoting functional recovery, improving quality of care, and contributing positively to a collaborative healthcare team. Expertise in evaluating and treating medically complex patients across trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgical, cardiovascular, medical-surgical, and intensive care populations. Known for strong clinical reasoning, exceptional teamwork, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and treat medically complex patients in a Level I Trauma Center, including trauma, neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and intensive care populations.
- Monitor and interpret patient response to activity through continuous assessment of vital signs, hemodynamic stability, oxygen requirements, and overall physiological tolerance.
- Mobilize critically ill patients with invasive lines, chest tubes, external fixation devices, mechanical ventilation, and other advanced medical equipment while maintaining patient safety.
- Prioritize and independently manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced tertiary care environment while maintaining exceptional quality of care.
- Mentor physical therapy students and new clinicians, fostering evidence-based practice and professional development.
- Contribute to improved patient outcomes through early mobilization initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies.
Home Health Physical Therapist
Faith Therapy Services LLC
Hammond, La
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for newly-referred patients to establish baseline measurements and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, scheduling and prioritizing patients to maximize treatment effectiveness and optimize time management.
- Empowered patients to achieve personal goals by setting realistic expectations based on individual abilities, limitations, and motivation levels.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and caregivers to facilitate trust, communication, and adherence to treatment plans.
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Delta Physical Therapy
Baton Rouge, La
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by effectively communicating with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided physical therapy services to patients across a range of conditions and diagnoses.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions during treatment sessions and adjusted care accordingly.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to meet the physical therapy needs of patients.
- Established positive relationships with referring providers by consistently delivering high quality care results.
Outpatient Physical Therapy
360 Therapy
Albany, La
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Showed proficiency in providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and other treatments to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills in managing multiple patient caseloads simultaneously.
- Established trust with patients by creating a safe environment while providing compassionate care.
- Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients.
- Supervised, assessed, and communicate with supportive personnel.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond12.2017
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment and individualized treatment
- Care of critically ill and trauma patients
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Safe patient handling and mobility
Certification and Continued Education
- Dry Needling Certification achieved in May 2022
- BLS certification through July 2028
- Advanced skills and knowledge in providing care to the older adult population through various CEU courses post graduation
- Advanced skills and knowledge on treating low back pain and extremity related injuries through CEU courses post graduation
- Advanced training in acute care vestibular assessment and treatment
PUBLICATIONS
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Timeline
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Physical Therapist
Faith Therapy Services LLC
01.2023 - 07.2024
Outpatient Physical Therapy
360 Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Delta Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Southeastern Louisiana University
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University