Assist in coaching a competitive wheelchair basketball team for athletes with physical disabilities, promoting skill development, teamwork, and inclusion through adaptive sports.
Provide individualized instruction on basketball techniques, game strategy, and adaptive equipment use while supporting athlete confidence and independence.
Help organize practices, games, and community events while ensuring a safe and accessible environment for athletes.
Collaborate with athletes, coaches, and families to promote disability awareness and expand opportunities for inclusive recreation.
Supported team growth through outreach and fundraising efforts, contributing to the acquisition of $3,000+ in equipment, uniforms, and program resources.
Physical Therapy Aide
Twin Boro
North Brunswick, NJ
06.2022 - 02.2024
Assisted physical therapists with patient preparation, equipment setup, and supervised therapeutic activities, contributing to the care of 10-15 patients per shift and supporting individualized rehabilitation goals.
Helped improve clinic efficiency by preparing treatment spaces, organizing equipment, and assisting with patient transitions for 10+ patients daily, reducing delays between therapy sessions.
Maintained 100% compliance with clinic cleanliness and infection-control protocols by sanitizing treatment tables, therapeutic equipment, and patient care areas after each use.
Supported patients during mobility, strengthening, and therapeutic exercises while reinforcing prescribed therapy plans under therapist supervision, helping promote safe participation and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2027
Skills
CPR/BLS Certified
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hospital Volunteer
Med-Surg Unit, Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Volunteered 100+ hours on a medical-surgical unit, supporting nurses, patient care teams, and daily hospital operations in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Assisted with non-clinical patient support tasks for 10-15 patients per shift, including transporting supplies, organizing patient care areas, and helping improve unit efficiency.
Provided compassionate interaction and comfort to patients and family members weekly while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to hospital safety protocols.
Collaborated with nurses, clinical staff, and healthcare professionals to support quality patient care and enhance the overall patient experience.
Gained exposure to inpatient care workflows, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in an acute-care setting.