A collaborative and compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist with 1.5 years of experience specializing in Neonatology, Pediatric Acute Care, clinical/didactic teaching, quality improvement, and research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellow
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2023 - Current
Treat neonatal patients with various acuities and gestational ages in a 58-bed, level IV NICU.
Treat pediatric inpatients on the following units: orthopedics/general surgery, hematology/oncology, PICU, and general pediatrics.
Participate in regular NICU interdisciplinary meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
Develop own NICU specific materials.
Participate in community service specific to neonatology.
Complete didactic coursework including modules, live patient exams, and written exams.
Lead classroom and clinical teaching with students.
Lead various evidence-based presentations on neonatal PT.
Participate in neonatal research.
UCA Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 08.2023
Treated inpatient pediatric patients on following units: NICU, PICU, Infant Toddler Unit, CVICU, Hematology/Oncology, Surgical Unit, Neurological Unit, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinics
Treated outpatient pediatric patients in the following settings: Outpatient, School Based (Developmental Preschool, Elementary, Junior High, High school), Private Practice (Aquatic therapy and Hippotherapy)
Completed didactic residency coursework including case presentations, research project, DPT classroom/clinical teaching, coursework at UCA, Pediatric Consortium Modules, live patient practical exams, written exam at conclusion.
Research Assistant
Infant Development Lab
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
- 08.2022
Assist in START-Play research
Code videos with Angles App for data analysis
Chief editor for Angles App Research Video
Conduct baby encounters to collect data.
PT Technician
McLean County Orthopedics
Bloomington, IL
05.2019 - 01.2022
PT Technician
Drayer Physical Therapy
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2018 - 12.2021
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Duquesne University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Duquesne University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
Duquesne University
05.2020
Skills
Inpatient Acute Care Pediatrics
Neonatology
EPIC
Pediatric Outcome Measures
Professional Presentations
Research
Didactic and Clinical Teaching
CPR Training
Professional Communication
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Quality Improvement
Ambitious and Empathetic
Family Centered Care
Infant Massage
Volunteering
Accomplishments
Dean's Award for Excellence
Outstanding Student in the Department of Physical Therapy
Recipient of the Daniel V. Unico Scholarship
All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year
Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences "Certificate for Excellence in Biologic Sciences"
Dean's List
Director of Athletics' Honor Roll
Atlantic-10 Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
Director's Circle Honor Roll: A "First Semester Freshman" Honor
Leadership Experience
Duquesne University Division 1 Women's Volleyball Team Captain
Physical Therapy Class of 2022 Treasurer
Residence Hall Association, Brottier Hall, President