Lauren Beuchert

Doctor of Physical Therapy with over a decade of diverse clinical experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, and research settings. Experienced faculty member in Physical Therapist Assistant programs, skilled in laboratory instruction, curriculum development, student assessment, and evidence-based teaching. Committed to fostering engaging and supportive learning environments that promote clinical reasoning, technical proficiency, and professional growth. Motivated to contribute to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs while advancing research and scholarly activity, with a long-term goal of earning a terminal academic degree. Collaborative, organized, and dedicated to continuous improvement in both education and clinical practice.

• National Institutes of Health Clinical Center CEO Award for work done in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Committee including role in assessment of pilot data for continuation of program and education of staff in assessment and equipment use
• High Quality Service Award placed by Assistant Clinical Investigator of HIV/AIDS Malignancy Branch of Center for Cancer Research within the National Cancer Institute for performing outstanding work with HIV/AIDS research protocol patients
• Employee of the Quarter at Naval Medical Center San Diego for going above and beyond in improving interdisciplinary communication, efficiency of systems and education of staff
• Received Martha C. Wroe Outstanding Clinical Performance Award upon graduation from physical therapy school for excellence as a student intern and commitment to patients, peers, and the respect of individuals
• Nominated for National PEO (Philanthropic Education Outreach) Scholarship award for outstanding community service acts
• Dean’s List all four years of bachelor’s education

• Physical Therapy licensure Florida PT27496
• Inactive licenses held in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, North Carolina, California
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support with American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support with American Heart Association
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor I and II

• Gornoski LE, Coronado RA, George SZ. Clinical Outcomes of Electro-therapeutic Point Stimulation in Conjunction with Exercise for the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Knee Pain: A Case Series. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice Vol. 26, No. 3 2014 American Physical Therapy Association
• -Presented research project as poster at national American Physical Therapy Association Annual Combined Sections Meeting orthopedics and pain management section in February 2013.
• Manuscript has been published in the journal of Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Practice (OTPT) July 2014 issue
• Gornoski LE, Chin L, Witherspoon J, Shelton M, Chrismer I, Drinkard B, Mellieur K. Cardiorespiratory Capacity in Adults with RYR1-Related Myopathy. Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Next Conference 2019. Presented research project on description of cardiorespiratory function in adults with ryanodine receptor 1- related myopathy as abstract and poster at American Physical Therapy Association NEXT annual conference in June 2019
• Amy L. Toonstra, Jennifer M. Zanni, C. John Sperati, Archana Nelliot, Earl Mantheiy, Elizabeth H. Skinner, Dale M. Needham, Feasibility and Safety of Physical Therapy during Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Vol. 13, No. 5 2016 ATS Journals . Assisted in data collection for this article
• Gornoski, L.E., Cunningham, D., Pratt, TC., Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Determining Fall Risk for Patients Requiring Use of Anticoagulants. Apr. 2019. Project included formulation of project idea, comprehensive co-evaluations with cardiothoracic surgery team including formal balance assessment to assist in medical decision making regarding anticoagulant use, analysis of data and interpretation of results. Presented at Naval Medical Center Sturz Research Symposium
• Gornoski LE, Chin L, Witherspoon J, Shelton M, Chrismer I, Drinkard B, Mellieur K. Cardiorespiratory Capacity in Adults with RYR1-Related Myopathy. Presented research project on description of cardiorespiratory function in adults with ryanodine receptor 1- related myopathy as abstract and poster at American Physical Therapy Association NEXT annual conference in June 2019.
• Xiaorong, HM., Gornoski, LE., Yonter, S. The Safety of Exercise in Sickle Cell Disease: A Systematic Review: Project includes collaboration with Principle investigator, research nurse, and other interprofessional staff for identification of area of clinical research need, development of clinical questions, data collection and participation of writing systematic review to improve quality of care
• Collaboration with principle investigators in pre-planning process to create intervention arm which includes identifying research area of need by testing individuals with Takayasu and Giant Cell Arteritis to determine blood flow and exercise capacity using NIRS, imaging and rehabilitation outcome measures.
• Riveiro, V., Gornoski, LE., Quinn, K., Jain, M., Comparison on NIHFA and AMPAC Functional Assessments for Inpatients within the Clinical Center. Assisted in mentoring summer student on research project to compare two outcome measures. Prior to, assisted in data collection, formulation of project idea, data analysis and editing of poster. Poster was presented at Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds and at NIH Summer Poster Day 2019 by student
• Mirror 5: Comparison of Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (collaborating with Uniformed Services University, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Madigan Army Medical Center) Project is IRB approved at core site and pending approval at Womack Army Medical Center. Roles has included preparation of IRB protocol for submission to IRB. Preparation of site equipment, coordination between local and multi-site interdisciplinary teams for development of roles and operating procedures
• Mirror 7: Body-Worn Sensors for Risk of Injury Prediction during Military Training (collaborating with University of Miami) Project is IRB approved at University of Miami and pending approval at Womack Army Medical Center. Roles has included preparation of IRB protocol for submission to IRB. Preparation of site equipment, coordination between local and multi-site interdisciplinary teams for development of roles and operating procedures
• Mirror 9: Evaluation of a Video-Telehealth Gait Retraining Program versus a Standard Exercise and Education Program for Patients with Running-Related Knee Pain (collaborating with West Point University and Keller Army Community Hospital) Project is IRB at core site Kellar Army Community Hospital and Womack Army Medical Center. Roles has included preparation of IRB protocol for submission to IRB. Preparation of site equipment, coordination between local and multi-site interdisciplinary teams for development of roles and operating procedures. Currently recruiting and enrolling participants, data collection and reporting of results to multi-site team

• Jan 2012-Mar 2012 Student Physical Therapist Jacksonville Naval Medical Center Naval Air Station – Jacksonville, Florida
• Outpatient orthopedic clinic with 10% of time in acute setting
• Research Project/ Educational In-Service: Electro-therapeutic Point Stimulation (ETPS)
• Oct 2011-Dec 2011 Student Physical Therapist Lakeland Regional Medical Center – Lakeland, Florida
• Acute care rotation
• Research Project/ Educational In-Service: Pusher Syndrome
• Aug 2011-Oct 2011 Physical Therapist Trainee Lake City Veterans Hospital – Lake City, Florida
• Tele-health clinic providing tele-video care to veterans living in rural areas of north Florida/ south Georgia. Outpatient evaluations completed in clinic with follow up through tele-video. Weekly participation in neurodegenerative disease clinic
• Research Project/ Educational In-Service: Tele-health for Rehabilitation
• Mar 2011-May 2011 Physical Therapist Trainee Orlando Veterans Hospital Community Living Center
• Subacute facility with various diagnoses seen including exposure to wound care
• Participated in screening committee for patient admittance to facility and discharge planning
• Research Project/ Educational In-service: Use of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training in Physical Therapy

• Florida Elk’s Youth Camp for 2 years assisting children with various disorders such as cerebral palsy and autism to participate in fun physical activities.
• Aide at Churchwell Elementary school for children with learning disabilities
• Special Olympics volunteer for 2 years providing functional screenings for participants.
• Darius Goes West fundraiser at University of Florida for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• UF Physical Therapy Equal Access Clinic providing pro-bono physical therapy for the community
• Two semesters of weekly pro-bono group providing physical therapy for stroke patients including body weight supported treadmill and locomotor training
• Tutor for first year students taking anatomy and physiology