Megan Bennett

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: megan.bennett@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: meganbennettop

Summary

Six years of clinical experience in orthotics and prosthetics, providing comprehensive patient care from assessment to device fabrication and fitting. Successfully managed a caseload of 100+ complex cases annually, improving patient mobility and quality of life through custom-designed solutions and advanced rehabilitation techniques.

Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to develop individualized treatment plans. Instrumental in reducing patient discomfort by 25% through precise adjustments and innovative material selection in prosthetic and orthotic interventions.

Experience

Orthotist and Prosthetist, National Rehabilitation Hospital -- Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Sept 2020 – present

• Provided full scope of orthotic and prosthetic services, including patient evaluation, impression taking, measurement, casting, device design, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up care.

• Managed a diverse caseload of adult and pediatric patients with various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, designing custom orthoses and prostheses to meet specific functional goals.

• Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists to integrate orthotic/prosthetic interventions into comprehensive rehabilitation programs, enhancing patient outcomes by 20%.

• Trained junior staff and students on best practices in patient assessment and device modification, contributing to a 15% improvement in team efficiency.

Junior Orthotist and Prosthetist, Orthotics & Prosthetics Ireland (OPI) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2018 – Aug 2020

• Assisted senior practitioners in the assessment, design, and fitting of custom orthotic and prosthetic devices for over 200 patients.

• Gained extensive experience in the fabrication workshop, including material selection, molding, laminating, and finishing techniques for various device types.

• Participated in multidisciplinary clinics, contributing to patient care plans and ensuring optimal device integration for improved functional independence.

• Maintained accurate patient records and managed inventory of materials and components, ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Education

University of Strathclyde, BSc (Hons) in Orthotics and Prosthetics -- Glasgow, UK

Sept 2014 – June 2018

University College Dublin, Foundation Year in Health Sciences (Pre-Med) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2013 – June 2014

Skills

Clinical Expertise: Patient Assessment, Gait Analysis, Biomechanics, Prosthetic Design, Orthotic Fabrication, Patient Education, Post-Operative Care, Wound Care, Outcome Measurement

Technical Skills: CAD/CAM for O&P, Advanced Material Science (composites, thermoplastics), Plaster Casting, Vacuum Forming, Lamination Techniques, Precision Alignment

Device Specializations: Lower Limb Prosthetics (Transtibial, Transfemoral), Upper Limb Prosthetics (Transradial, Transhumeral), Spinal Orthoses (TLSO, LSO), Lower Limb Orthoses (AFO, KAFO), Cranial Remolding Orthoses

Interpersonal Skills: Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Patient Communication, Empathy, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Mentorship