Experience

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  South University

  • Savannah, Georgia, United States

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Savannah, Georgia, United States

    • Adjunct Professor for Physical Therapy Assistance Program• Lab assistant for kinesiology course• Lead instructor for lecture and lab for Therapeutic Exercise course• Orthopedic Specialist for the program

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  Sterling Structural Therapy LLC

  • Chronic Pain Specialist

    • Jul 2021 - Present

    • Provide treatment to clients dealing with chronic pain utilizing a virtual platform and LMS• Instruct clients on state-of-the-art fascia-based techniques• Ability to work independently while still participating in team collaboration activities• Company strength training specialist

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  Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy

  • Laurel, Maryland, United States

  • Clinic Director

    • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
    • Laurel, Maryland, United States

    Clinic Director private practice outpatient physical therapy clinic. Responsibilities include: manage daily clinic operations, personnel supervision, clinic marketing, oversee community outreach projects, mentoring incoming physical therapists, and clinical instructor for PT students. Independently manage full patient caseload including treating patients with a variety orthopedic conditions. Trigger point dry needling specialists aimed at treating a variety of conditions including headaches, neck pain, low back pain, etc. Adept at treating vestibular conditions, concussion, and utilizing aquatic physical therapy when appropriate.

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  Atlas Physical Therapy

  • Glen Burnie, MD

  • Physical Therapist

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
    • Glen Burnie, MD

    Skills employed include manual therapy including Grade 5 mobilizations, trigger point dry needling, therapeutic exercise prescription, and overall conditioning for return to sport. Dry Needling Director integral to developing and promoting growth of needling program. Developed all needling protocols and patient education handouts. Clinic vestibular rehab specialist managing cases involving concussions, BPPV, occulomotor impairments, and vestibular-related balance issues.

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  Promotion Physical Therapy San Antonio

  • San Antonio, Texas Area

  • Physical Therapist

    • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
    • San Antonio, Texas Area

    Independently manage outpatient orthopedic caseload at Promotion Physical Therapy. Skills employed include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription, treatment of post-surgical conditions, overall conditioning for return to sport, and vestibular rehabilitation. Adept at communication with referring physicians if needed to improve a patient's function as quickly as possible.

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  Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

  • Internship

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

    Administering outpatient physical therapy services to a variety of patients including orthopedic injuries, vestibular rehab, neurological rehab, and overall conditioning. Skills employed include 90-100% independent case management, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise prescription. Developed training videos and reference handout for new employees regarding documentation of initial evaluations, daily notes, re-evaluations, and discharge notes.

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  Concentra Urgent Care

  • San Antonio, Texas Area

  • Internship

    • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
    • San Antonio, Texas Area

    Experience provided in administering physical therapy services in an outpatient/urgent care setting. Skills employed included independent case management, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription, and communicating services with in-house MDs. Extensive experience with work compensation plans and returning injured employees quickly back to work.

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  Sibley Memorial Hospital

  • Washington DC

  • Internship

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Washington DC

    Physical therapy provided in an acute care setting. Experience treating joint replacement, neurological, and cardiovascular patients. Skills employed include cardiovascular monitoring, gait analysis, neurological screening, and transferring of patients. Participated in multi-disciplinary patient conferences.

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  INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital

  • Alexandria, VA

  • Immersion Experience

    • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Alexandria, VA

    Immersion gaining further experience including bed mobility, transfer training, gait assessment and training, cardiovascular and balance assessment. Experience included interaction with clients with various diagnoses. Improved ability to document interactions and clinical judgement regarding appropriateness for PT and further setting placement.

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  SPARK Physiotherapy

  • Alexandria, VA

  • Immersion Experience

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Alexandria, VA

    Immersion gaining further hands on experience including therapeutic exercise prescription and training, manual muscle testing, goniometry, and subjective history testing. Experience also included interaction with clients of various ages and abilities. Lastly, received exposure to personal training as this service is offered at this clinic.

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  FBI

  • DNA Database Auditor and Software Validation Team Member

    • Nov 2009 - Aug 2013

    Audited DNA databases of forensic laboratories across the country for adherance to national regulations. Participated as a member of a software validation team that tested this databasing software prior to release. Also gave numerous presentations on national DNA database at national and regional conferences.

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  North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory

  • Forensic DNA Analyst

    • May 2007 - Nov 2009

    Processed crime scene evidence for the presence of biological fluids and DNA and testified in criminal proceedings to my findings. Managed the criminal DNA database for the laboratory. Conducted several research studies at the labortatory and presented findings at national and regional conferences.

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  Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory

  • mtDNA Technician

    • Sep 2005 - May 2007

    Processed the remains from soldiers lost in present and previous conflicts for the presence of mitochondrial DNA. Assisted with research validation of attaining low copy nuclear DNA from bone samples.