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Francesca Bonnici

Francesca Bonnici

Kirkop,Kirkop

Summary

Knowledgeable Physiotherapist offering 7 years of expertise in pain prevention, movement restoration and rehabilitation. Resourceful and friendly with compassion for those suffering from life-altering illnesses, diseases and injuries.


Have been fortunate enough to work in a clinic which provides a variety of treatment solutions both on land and also from a hydrotherapy aspect.


Worked with various physical injuries and impairments s such as :-

  • Sports injuries related to mostly basketball
  • Women's health problems both pre-natal and post-natal
  • Am in charge of the weekly local pre natal class in our in house hydrotherapy pool
  • Geriatric rehabilitation from post op care in ortho cases, neurological rehab in cases such as stroke / MS and Parkinson's patients
  • MSK conditions ranging from low back and other biomechanical physical problems which lead to different pathologies
  • Hydrotherapy sessions 1-1 revolving mostly around treating low back pain / fibromyalgia patients / chronic conditions and more

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Physiotherapist

Revive Physiotherapy & Aquatic Centre
Naxxar , Malta
09.2019 - Current
  • Helped people with challenging behaviour to overcome physical and mobility challenges.
  • Educated patients and carers on facing and overcoming disability challenges.
  • Educated patients on expected treatment outcomes and methods for optimised recovery.
  • Supported junior physiotherapists through training and one-on-one mentoring.
  • Worked in various different settings both in-patient care and out patient and therefore learned how to manage the day with both clients
  • Managed the day to day planning, organising lists for the junior staff, seeing that the department is not falling behind with orders, answering to all enquiries and being the right hand to the head of department
  • Adjusted equipment and fittings to achieve targeted recovery path.
  • Pinpointed treatment options and advised patients and families on suitable alternatives.
  • Observed patient recovery progress and modified treatment to address identified concerns.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to evaluate complex cases and address innovative treatments.
  • Treated patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
  • Worked with patients to develop functional treatment programmes and safe home practices.
  • Carried out thorough patient diagnosis to implement effective treatment programmes.
  • Recommended changes to clinical protocols and guidelines to improve service delivery.
  • Referred complex cases and emergencies to specialised centres for treatment.

Medical Receptionist

G4S
Mater Dei General Hospital, Malta
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Was the front liner for all in-patient related day to day tasks such as admitting patients and inputting their information in the system
  • Organised and prioritized follow up appointments and co-ordinated with our in house outpatient service in the general hospital
  • Completed start and end of day procedures mainly compiling all theatre lists for consultants, organising all concerning patient file records and co-ordinating with the theatre in providing efficient service to our patients
  • Responded calmly and compassionately in emergency situations.
  • Maintained timely check-in services, noting patient arrivals for efficient appointment running.
  • Protected patient rights through continued discretion and confidentiality.
  • Welcomed patients with kindness to enhance checking in processes.
  • Collected and provided patient information to relevant medical professionals.

Sales Assistant

Lidl Malta LTD
Luqa, Malta
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise and completing purchases
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours and also worked after hours to maintain cleanliness of the store in preparation for the next day
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Malta, Faculty of Health Sciences
Malta
09.2012 - 05.2016

A-Levels - Chemistry and Biology A-Level . Physics / Maltese language / Religion intermediates

Higher Secondary School
Malta
09.2009 - 05.2012

GCSEs - General Subjects and Sciences

Secondary O'level - St.Francis Secondary School
Sliema
09.2004 - 05.2009

ECDL course

Skills

  • Hydrotherapy
  • Mobility assessment
  • Women's Health physiotherapy practitioner - obtaining on going courses from the POGP
  • Treatment consultation
  • Pain management
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Clinical risk management
  • Manual therapy- including acupuncture treatment
  • Disease prevention
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Sports Rehabilitation - Been the physiotherapist for one of the local Basketball Clubs for the past 4 years

Languages

English
Fluent
Maltese
Native
Italian
Fluent

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

Revive Physiotherapy & Aquatic Centre
09.2019 - Current

Medical Receptionist

G4S
04.2014 - 08.2016

Sales Assistant

Lidl Malta LTD
07.2013 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Malta, Faculty of Health Sciences
09.2012 - 05.2016

A-Levels - Chemistry and Biology A-Level . Physics / Maltese language / Religion intermediates

Higher Secondary School
09.2009 - 05.2012

GCSEs - General Subjects and Sciences

Secondary O'level - St.Francis Secondary School
09.2004 - 05.2009

ECDL course

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