Experience

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  Advocate Christ Medical Center

  • Acute Care Physical Therapist

    • Jul 2022 - Present

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  Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

  • Winfield, Illinois, United States

  • Student Physical Therapist

    • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
    • Winfield, Illinois, United States

    • Demonstrated entry-level skill in infant handling, patient and parent education, therapeutic exercise, interdisciplinary communication, and developing home exercise programs.• Established discharge recommendations in coordination with OT based on patient and family needs.• Observed and analyzed the role of physical therapists in the NICU.• Evaluation and treatment of patients in the CV-ICU, MICU, and PICU.• Article presentation to NM Pediatric Feeding Journal Club (co-chaired by Dr. Mark Fishbein and Patti Ideran OTR/L, CEIM).

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  Loyola University Medical Center

  • Maywood, Illinois, United States

  • Student Physical Therapist

    • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
    • Maywood, Illinois, United States

    • Demonstrated entry-level skill in patient education, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education training, transfer and gait training, assistive device training, prescribing DME, patient positioning, and developing home exercise programs with an urban health population.• Assisted with evaluation and treatment of patients in the CV-ICU, Neuro-ICU, surgical-ICU, PICU, ED, and floor units. • In-service Topic: presented a case report for a pediatric bilateral lung transplant and created an abdominal transplant endurance program.

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  ReQuest Physical Therapy

  • Gainesville, Florida, United States

  • Student Physical Therapist

    • May 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Gainesville, Florida, United States

    • Demonstrated skills in therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education training, gait training, and manual therapy during patient care opportunities in a high-volume orthopedic clinic. • Developed patient education and manual lymphatic drainage skills.• Created individualized treatment programs for patients within the cancer recovery program. • In-service Topic: created an instructional video for self-manual lymphatic drainage.

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  Fit Columbia

  • Certified Personal Trainer

    • Aug 2018 - May 2019

    • Worked with clients to meet their fitness goals.• Evaluated clients' levels of fitness.• Created fitness plans for a wide variety of clients.

  • Studio Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

    • Improved social media presence in order to reach and cater to a larger number of clients• Coordinated with 17 employees to develop a class schedule and schedule meetings once a month• Designed flyers and business cards for 5 classes in order to gain a wider range of clients• Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and to inquire how the business could maximally benefit them

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  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

  • Burr Ridge, IL

  • Intern

    • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Burr Ridge, IL

    • Observed and analyzed diagnoses and treatments of patients with neurological conditions• Assisted physical and occupational therapists by keeping the equipment and gym clean• Aided patients by supervising and guiding them through activities and exercises• Greeted and directed patients to their assigned areas for therapy

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  ATI Physical Therapy

  • Bolingbrook, IL

  • Intern

    • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Bolingbrook, IL

    • Supported the physical therapists 6 hours a week by assisting patients with their exercises• Developed a strong understanding of the skills that are required to be a successful physical therapist• Assessed injuries and exercises of the patients and related them to my previous knowledge

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  Vertex PT Specialists

  • Columbia, SC

  • Intern

    • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Columbia, SC

    • Observed and analyzed diagnoses and treatments of patients 4 hours a week• Studied and was tested on topics that pertained to the injuries that were assessed• Gained a better understanding of how a small business operates