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Education
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Caeley Larson

Newark,Illinois

Summary

  • Acute care, geriatrics, hand and upper extremity, home health, and oncology
  • APTA student member since 2021

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Babysitter

Ross Family
09.2019 - Current
  • Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
  • Collaborated effectively with parents on discipline strategies to maintain consistency across home environments.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

Physical Therapy Technician

Mercy Hospital South
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Contributed to a positive clinic atmosphere by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, ensuring efficient workflows for staff members.
  • Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
  • Assisted the physical therapist by utilizing gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.

Mobility Aide

Mercy Hospital South
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Walked with independent patients preparing for discharge.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information through EPIC.
  • Communicated with nursing staff to assure patient was appropriate to work with.
  • Assisted patients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.

Volunteer

St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for navigating the hospital system
  • Volunteer through Work Study
  • Working as a Currier/Infusion Center

Physical Therapy Technician

Elite Physical Therapy Clinic
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Streamlined daily operations through effective scheduling, appointment management, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
  • Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
  • Working alongside clinician as needed
  • Prepping and cleaning work stations
  • Showing exercises and how to use equipment

Intern

Morris Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Gained valuable experience working within outpatient and inpatient PT facilites, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Recorded appointments for insurance charges
  • Prepared rooms and accessories for appointments

Laborer

Fri-son Dairy
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw half of the cow herd for milking
  • Took detailed notes on medications and the cows’ health as needed

Education

Doctor of physical therapy -

Maryville University
12.2024

Bachelor of Science in Health Science -

Maryville University
St Louis, MO
04.2022

GED -

Newark Community High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Prezi proficient
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Infant care experience
  • Strong Work Ethic

Clinical Experience

Four clinical experiences for 10 weeks each:

Clinical experience 1 (2023)

  • 10 weeks home health in Bloomington, IL
  • Met patients' physical therapy needs while personalizing their care based on their home environment
  • Presented an in-service on the topic of "Students in Home Health Physical Therapy"

Clinical experience 2 (2024)

  • 10 weeks D1 SSM in Manchester, MO
  • Something special (TBD)

Clinical experience 3 (2024)

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO
  • Something special (TBD)

Clinical Experience 4 (2024)

  • St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL
  • Something special (TBD)

Scholarly Activities

Oral Platform 

  • Maryville University, 04/2024 Title: FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND MOBILITY OF PATIENTS WITH AN IMPELLA DEVICE IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING: A RETROSPECTIVE CHART REVIEW STUDY, Katelyn Golemon SPT, Caeley Larson SPT, Jourdyn Tamaray SPT, Alicia Sutton SPT, Reese Snyder SPT, Heidi Tymkew, PT, DPT, MHS, CCS, Ann Fick, PT, DPT, MS, CCS, Elisabeth Martin PT, DPT, CCS, Melanie Johnson, PT, DPT, Yuanjin Liu, PhD, ASA

Poster Presentation

  • APTA MO Spring Conference, Saint Louis University, 04/2024 Title: FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND MOBILITY OF PATIENTS WITH AN IMPELLA DEVICE IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING: A RETROSPECTIVE CHART REVIEW STUDY, Katelyn Golemon SPT, Caeley Larson SPT, Jourdyn Tamaray SPT, Alicia Sutton SPT, Reese Snyder SPT, Heidi Tymkew, PT, DPT, MHS, CCS, Ann Fick, PT, DPT, MS, CCS, Elisabeth Martin PT, DPT, CCS, Melanie Johnson, PT, DPT, Yuanjin Liu, PhD, ASA

Saint Louis Geriatric Case Competition 

  • Fall 2023

Activities & Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Club (2019-2022)
  • Physical Therapy Club (Current)
  • CRU (2019-2022)
  • Delight (2019-2022)
  • Maryville Reaches Out Volunteer Day (2018-2023)


Timeline

Mobility Aide

Mercy Hospital South
05.2021 - 08.2021

Physical Therapy Technician

Mercy Hospital South
10.2019 - 04.2022

Family Babysitter

Ross Family
09.2019 - Current

Physical Therapy Technician

Elite Physical Therapy Clinic
10.2018 - 02.2019

Volunteer

St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield
09.2018 - 05.2019

Intern

Morris Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 05.2018

Laborer

Fri-son Dairy
04.2017 - 05.2018

Doctor of physical therapy -

Maryville University

Bachelor of Science in Health Science -

Maryville University

GED -

Newark Community High School
Caeley Larson