Three years of experience working as a Physical Therapist Technician in the acute-care and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Experienced in assisting with the application of Bioness, Sara Steady, and LiteGait rehabilitative technologies.
Three years of experience working with health information technology (HIT) platforms including Cerner, Meditech, and P-Bar.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, & Outlook Express).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Session Yoga
07.2023 - Current
Physically demonstrates yoga poses and provides verbal cues to help students improve alignment and technique.
Provides students with hands-on adjustments to reinforce proper alignment principles and prevent injury or strain during practice.
Promotes physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas (poses) designed to challenge and inspire students of varying fitness levels.
Integrates breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness practices in each session to complement physical movement.
Regularly implements new and creative asana sequences to inspire and motivate participants.
Educates up to 15 clients per session on benefits of practicing yoga regularly for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall wellbeing.
Arrives early to set up studio space, greet students, and answer questions.
Maintains clean environment within studio space, ensuring optimal conditions for students during classes.
Retains knowledge of current studio events, programs, and pricing offers to promote class registration and attendance.
Maintains accurate electronic class attendance records to facilitate communication with students.
Increases clientele satisfaction by regularly seeking feedback on class content, pacing, and instructor performance.
Physical Therapy Technician
Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2023
Recorded daily service units for up to 30 therapists and submitted to third party payers for reimbursement using Meditech and P-BAR software.
Updated daily hospital census reports (SBAR) using Cerner computer software to streamline PT/OT treatment scheduling in acute-care setting.
Operated computers, fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and arranged equipment repairs.
Participated in annual ethics and role-based compliance training and e-learning education.
Maintained equipment inventory by monitoring stock, placing orders, and verifying delivery of supplies.
Ensured safe operation of adaptive equipment by completing preventive maintenance using manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and arranging orders for repairs.
Cleaned equipment and treatment areas before and after each session; washed and changed patients' linens in accordance with hospital sanitation practices and guidelines.
Prepared patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and assisting patient into appropriate apparel, including application of orthopedic braces and prostheses.
Assisted up to 20 patients per day with completing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing.
Supported therapists in evaluation of patients'’ functional abilities and monitoring of patient’s vital signs.
Followed patient specific post-operative precautions such as weight-bearing precautions, anterior and posterior hip precautions; spinal precautions (BLTs); and sternal precautions.
Routinely assisted PTs/OTs with two-person slideboard, sit-to-stand, squat-pivot, stand-pivot, and stand-step patient transfers.
Routinely assisted patients with a variety of devices including gait-belt, SW, FWW, hemi-walker, sideboard, Sara Steady, hoyer lift, and LiteGait.
Assisted in patient transfers from bed-to-stretcher, bed-to wheelchair, wheelchair-to-chair, wheelchair-to-toilet/commode, wheelchair-to-car, and walker-to-car.
Prepared patients for treatment by assisting patient into appropriate apparel, including application of orthopedic braces and prostheses.
Assisted patients in completing activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing.
Administered passive and active manual therapeutic exercises; therapeutic massage; electrical stimulation (bioness) and heat treatments (hydrocollator packs) to patients under direct supervision of a certified PT/OT.
Routinely performed tasks requiring physical strength, prolonged standing, bending, and reaching.
Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations at all times.
Associate Cashier
Panera Bread
06.2016 - 12.2019
Collaborated with team members to achieve store goals and maintain positive work environment.
Trained new employees on cashier procedures.
Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining professionalism while working towards satisfactory resolution.
Kept work area clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary supplies for smooth daily operations.
Streamlined drive-thru operations by maintaining clean and organized workspace.
Assisted in inventory management, contributing to improved stock levels and product availability.
Assisted in end-of-day closing activities, including cash reconciliation and store cleaning tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Charles North High School
Saint Charles, IL
05.2018
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge of basic medical and anatomical terminology
High school diploma
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal communicator and active listener
Compassionate and empathetic
Volunteer Work
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT)
September 2018 - July 2023.
Roles: Horse-Handler and Side-Walker
Helped enrich the lives of children with special needs using equine assisted activities and therapies to improve physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Yoga teacher/ Yoga therapist at Yoga studio “Yoga for everyone”/ Yoga and Yumeiho InstituteYoga teacher/ Yoga therapist at Yoga studio “Yoga for everyone”/ Yoga and Yumeiho Institute
Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement at Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement at Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)