Physical Therapist

• Jun 2016 - Present

Physical Therapy Intern

• Jan 2016 - Present

• Practiced under licensed PT in fast-paced and dynamic inpatient hospital setting providing services to acute general medical care, acute inpatient rehabilitation, transitional care, and intensive care units • Applied skill in examination, evaluation, screening, treatment planning, goal setting, patient/family education, delegation to support staff, patient handling, discharge planning, and billing practices • Initiated independent and frequent inter-disciplinary collaboration with other medical professionals regarding patient history and current status, plans of care, medical diagnoses, and discharge planning

Physical Therapy Intern

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

• Practiced under licensed PT in faith-based Private Practice setting including home health care services, local high school athletic training coverage, pool therapy, services for individuals in long term care facilities, and community outreach • Used evidence-based practice for addressing orthopedic pathologies, sports injuries, physical de-conditioning, post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular pathologies, cardiovascular and neuromuscular conditions, and chronic pain • Participated in emerging interventions including dry needling, Alter-G technology, LSVT BIG, and lens-assist vestibular rehab • Collaborated with Evidence In Motion orthopedic residents during mentorship hours for refinement of hands-on examination, evaluation, and manual therapy treatment techniques

Pediatric Physical Therapy Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Practiced under licensed PT in pediatric outpatient care setting • Implemented interventions for children birth to 18 years of age addressing mobility, sensory and neuromotor development, use of assistive technology/durable medical equipment, muscle and joint function, strength and endurance, cardiopulmonary status, posture and balance, and oral motor skills • Exposed to daily cross-cultural experiences while serving area with significant Hispanic presence, with patients and families often speaking English as a second language

Student Physical Therapist

• Jan 2014 - May 2015

• Student-run program through the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse • Designed and implemented interventions for community members with various neurological diagnoses • Program emphasizes elements including balance, strength, endurance, and confidence in functional independence • Student-run program through the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse • Designed and implemented interventions for community members with various neurological diagnoses • Program emphasizes elements including balance, strength, endurance, and confidence in functional independence

Physical Therapy Intern

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

• Experiential clinical learning with practicing Physical Therapist in outpatient setting • Application of acquired skills related to patient care in examination, evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, patient education, home exercise, documentation, progress reporting, and reimbursement for services • Regular peer- and self-reflection of performance for continued professional development • Experiential clinical learning with practicing Physical Therapist in outpatient setting • Application of acquired skills related to patient care in examination, evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, patient education, home exercise, documentation, progress reporting, and reimbursement for services • Regular peer- and self-reflection of performance for continued professional development

Physical Therapy Intern

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

• Experiential clinical learning with exposure to direct patient care using a collaborative learning model • Completion of variety of learning units including subjective and objective evaluation, various tests and measures, modalities, gait training, reimbursement/cost of care, and case reports • Ongoing evaluation of skills and professional behaviors via self and peer assessments and feedback from clinical instructor • Experiential clinical learning with exposure to direct patient care using a collaborative learning model • Completion of variety of learning units including subjective and objective evaluation, various tests and measures, modalities, gait training, reimbursement/cost of care, and case reports • Ongoing evaluation of skills and professional behaviors via self and peer assessments and feedback from clinical instructor

Sales Associate

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

South Africa STINT Staff

• May 2012 - Jan 2013

• Provided leadership to movements on three campuses in Cape Town and the surrounding area • Facilitated activities and exercises for undergraduate student participants and small groups • Organized campus events for student volunteers • Mentored female leaders in movement • Participated in Township ministry and partnership with local orphanage • Provided leadership to movements on three campuses in Cape Town and the surrounding area • Facilitated activities and exercises for undergraduate student participants and small groups • Organized campus events for student volunteers • Mentored female leaders in movement • Participated in Township ministry and partnership with local orphanage

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

• Planned activities for after school and weekend Adventure Program • Developed physical, cognitive, and social goals for adolescents with disabilities • Assisted in personal cares and therapies for adolescent participants • Planned activities for after school and weekend Adventure Program • Developed physical, cognitive, and social goals for adolescents with disabilities • Assisted in personal cares and therapies for adolescent participants

Lifeguard, Swim Lessons Instructor

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2011