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Cynthia Fuller

Fresno,CA

Summary

  • Mentored a number of physical therapy students during all my work environments as well as clinical lecturer and mentor at the Gait, Balance, and Mobility center.
  • When playing the part of a “patient” for students to assess for training, practical exams, and treatment-able to stay in character, present the patient diagnosis accurately, and not assist the student verbally, physically, or non verbally.
  • Excellent observational, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Luna Physical Therapy
Fresno, CA
01.2024 - Current

• Assessed and treated clients needing outpatient physical therapy in their home.

•Primarily worked with clients that had diagnoses of Parkinson’s, stroke, and balance issues.

Standardized Patient

CHSU, College Of Osteopathy
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Assisted education and training of CHSU Dr of Osteopathy students by acting as a "standardized patient" for student practical examination.
  • Student Doctors practiced and learned ultrasound, basic head to toe assessment, examination skills, and more.
  • Effectively listened to the student doctors and “performed” “exactly” what they instructed me to do.

Physical Therapist

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Fresno, CA
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Assessed and evaluated clients for BalanceWear stabilizing vest/garment
  • Supported patients' progress, physical health and balance by prescribing and demonstrating use and care of BalanceWear vest.

Lecturer, Physical Therapy

California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Mentored eight doctoral physical therapy students in assessment of clients, accurate and effective communication skills, treatment planning, treatment interventions, critical thinking, problem solving, safety techniques, and accurate documentation in university based Gait, Balance and Mobility Clinic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
05.1984

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
05.1978

Skills

  • Skilled with interaction with the student doctors and doctor professors
  • Able to maintain “patient character” throughout all sessions
  • Comfortable with student assessing different parts of my body for training or exams
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Dependable, responsible, and an easy person to work with

Additional Information

•Skilled PT in acute inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab. Acute care and Home health.

• Acted in a high school play and short dramas at church.

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Luna Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2023

Standardized Patient

CHSU, College Of Osteopathy
08.2020 - Current

Lecturer, Physical Therapy

California State University Fresno
08.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Puget Sound

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

University of Idaho
Cynthia Fuller