Physical

• Jan 2021 - Present

Physical Therapist

• Jun 2020 - Present

Research Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Present

• Recruited parents of adolescents with cerebral palsy via social media and electronic marketing to participate in online focus group regarding their attitudes and thoughts regarding an intensive mode of physical therapy. • Lead hour long online focus groups with one to three parents using a series of semi structured questions. • Transcribed and analyzed the data from the focus groups using a pediatric ICF classification scale. • Collaborated with team and principle investigator to formulate an abstract for the study as well as a comprehensive poster presentation, which was presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

• Provided care, including bed mobility, post-operative education, general strengthening, balance, and functional mobility for adult patients with neurological, cardiopulmonary, traumatic, and internal medicine diagnoses. • Formulated appropriate discharge recommendations with strong rationale for patients with a variety of diagnoses. • Facilitated and educated patients and families regarding assistive devices and equipment training for wheelchairs, canes, walkers, prosthetic devices, and additional home safety equipment. • Demonstrated proficiency with managing various lines and tubes while implementing therapeutic interventions. Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

• Planned for and implemented treatment sessions for pediatric patients with various diagnoses both chronic and acute in nature, which included one on one treatment sessions, aquatic sessions, as well as group sessions. • Demonstrated ability to actively participate in multidisciplinary care by co-treating with occupation therapists, contacting orthotists with concerns, and providing updates regarding patient’s therapy progress to staff members. • Participated in weekly rounds for intensive inpatient patients by providing therapy updates to their medical teams and actively engaged in a patient and family goal conference on behalf of the physical therapy team. • Established ability to be a versatile clinician by treating pediatric patients during intensive inpatient bouts of therapy, intensive outpatient bouts, as a reoccurring outpatients, as well as post-operatively. Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Apr 2019 - May 2019

• Implemented individualized quality care to eight patients per day with a wide variety of complex neurological disorders by utilizing evaluation and assessment tools learned in the classroom throughout the curriculum. • Thoroughly documented all patient encounters as well as performed billing for all sessions under the supervision of clinical instructors in an ethical and appropriate manner. • Presented information regarding the treatment of lower extremity stroke based on current literature to physical therapy and occupational therapy staff as well as answered all questions appropriately and concisely. • Appropriately used verbal and non verbal communication skills with patients ranging from 15-85 years of age. Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

• Utilized evidence based practice with the assistance of a clinical instructor to evaluate and treat patients ranging from 8- 90 years of age with various orthopedic disorders in an outpatient setting. • Demonstrated efficiency in implementing interventions with various equipment in the clinical setting. • Created handouts for patient’s regarding the proper use of crutches and other assistive devices on varying surfaces in order to improve patient saftey and decrease the risk of further injury due to improper usage. • Attended monthly Parkinson’s support groups with patients from the clinic to gain more insight on the disease. Show less

Hostess Server

• May 2011 - Jan 2018

• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills by directing personal and overseeing staff while catering events for large parties from 100-300 people for occasions such as weddings, work parties, and anniversaries. • Displayed multitasking abilities by taking on several tasks such as serving the clients, helping with the preparation of the food, maintaining cleanliness in the venue, and helping other staff members as necessary. • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills by directing personal and overseeing staff while catering events for large parties from 100-300 people for occasions such as weddings, work parties, and anniversaries. • Displayed multitasking abilities by taking on several tasks such as serving the clients, helping with the preparation of the food, maintaining cleanliness in the venue, and helping other staff members as necessary.