Hi there! My name is Andrew and I am a fourth-year at San Diego State University. I am a dedicated Pre-Physician Assistant student with a clear vision: to make a meaningful impact in healthcare by becoming a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant. My journey toward this goal is driven by a passion for patient care and a commitment to bridging the gap between medical knowledge and empathetic support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Mills-Peninsula Health Services
Burlingame, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session
Maintained accurate records of patient progress, including vital signs, range-of-motion measurements and other relevant information
Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility
Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files
Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed
Physical Therapy Aide
Kaiser Permanente
San Mateo, CA
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session
Maintained accurate records of patient progress, including vital signs, range-of-motion measurements and other relevant information
Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files
Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed
Sales Associate
Under Armour
Livermore, CA
08.2020 - 01.2022
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Most Valuable Teammate in November 2020- provided exceptional customer service to meet hourly/daily sales goal
Head cashier- Assisted customers with any concerns they had- returns, stock check for products, exchanges, and online orders
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
Intro & Advanced Training to Sports Medicine
Stanford Hospital
Stanford, CA
05.2021 - 06.2021
Conducted research on current trends in sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation and recovery
Observed physicians during surgery and assisted with post-operative care of patients
Provided assistance to medical staff with orthopedic, neurological and sports medicine assessments
Monitored progress of patients undergoing physical therapy or rehabilitation programs
Assisted with the development of strength training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs
Administered therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold packs and traction
Provided support for clinical staff members while they were treating patients
Maintained inventory of supplies used in Sports Medicine clinic
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2020 - 07.2020
Communicated efficiently with customers- introduced them to Cutco products and how we can meet their kitchen needs
Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction
Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities
Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities
Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services
Retail Sales Associate
PUMA North America
Pleasanton, CA
11.2019 - 06.2020
Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance
Helped customers with finding the right product that fit their needs- clothing apparel for casual or gym-wear and shoes for any scenario
Informed customers of weekly promotions- persuaded and encouraged them to take advantage of the promotions
Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts
Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they felt welcomed and provided a great shopping experience for customers
Referee Official
CYO Basketball
Pleasanton, CA
11.2018 - 03.2020
Referee captain- chose my own group of referee officials and mentored them
Acknowledged by coaches and director- I was preferred to referee certain games to ensure a fair and clean game/no foul play
Conflict mediation- ensured that all the players were able to play their hardest without getting hurt and losing control
Communicated effectively with teams, coaches and spectators at all times
Basketball Coach
Next Level Basketball
Pleasanton, CA
09.2019 - 11.2019
Head coach for elementary-age basketball teams
Conducted pre-season player assessments to evaluate skill level and physical condition
Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance
Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense
Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques
1-on-1 talks with parent and players on what they wanted to get better at/strengthen any weaknesses they felt
Education
High School Diploma -
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton, CA
05.2020
Skills
Front Desk
Filing Paperwork
Preparing Patients for Treatment
Enforcing Safety Protocols
Body Mechanics
Human Anatomy Knowledge
Weight Training
Patient Care
Certification
American Red Cross Adult Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Accomplishments
NorCal Boys Basketball Player of the Year, 2020- Scholar athlete maintaining 4.2 GPA and held highest 3-pointers made percentage & highest average in PPG in EBAL league during my senior year.
Creation of AMAZN HQ, 2021- Platform & showcase to give exposure for American-Asian athletes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at Mills-Peninsula Health Services Sutter HealthRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at Mills-Peninsula Health Services Sutter Health