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Olivia Fortner

Ontario,CA

Summary

Recent graduate in Neurobiology and Physiology with aspiration to join a Master's Entry Program for Nursing. Seeking hands-on experience in healthcare to further my passion for health, patient care, and educational growth. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with fellow colleagues, and pursuing professional and personal development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Advisor

City of Ontario/Americorps
10.2023 - Current
    • Provided support and guidance to students transitioning from high school to higher education.
    • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
    • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression throughout the academic school year.
    • Assisted students in identifying collegiate and career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
    • Conduct meetings, workshops, presentations, tutorials, and coaching sessions for high school and college students, parents, and guardians to reinforce critical milestones in post secondary educational access and success
    • Provide one-on-one resources for financial aid applications and various workshops
    • Provide additional support in college visits for 5th graders to local community colleges
    • Present district-wide 6th grade career day presentations with local business leaders and assist with serving over 2000 OMSD students
    • Plan, organize, and host 8th grade trips to local universities
    • Create, launch, and host 9th grade college and career exploration programming at local high schools
    • Represent organization at school and community-wide events to promote brand mission
    • Provide In-person and virtual student services via text, email, and zoom, and recruit, train, and manage event volunteers
    • Manage social media marketing and outreach events

Physical Therapy Intern

Access Rehab Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 09.2021
    • Shadow PT/PTAs with patients to learn more about them, their injuries/surgeries, and the types of treatments they were receiving in the clinic.
    • Prep and take copies of patient programs, which include all their therapy exercises to perform at home and in the clinic.
    • Create schedule for the next month of intern sign-ups.
    • Clean therapy beds for patients to use while being treated.
    • Organize and prep electrode pads for patients needing muscle stimulation therapy.
    • Wash and fold towels, blankets, and pillowcases consistently throughout the shift so they were readily available to the physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
    • Sanitize warm-up exercise machines to be used at the beginning of patients' appointments.
    • Prep heat and cold packs for patients that needed muscle relaxation therapy.
    • Greet patients and help them fill out 'new-patient' forms if needed.
    • Assist with any extra secretarial work needed in the front office.

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Priceless Pets
05.2018 - 07.2018
    • Prepared food for animals under care with safe and nutritious meals
    • Walked many dogs of varying sizes at one time while enforcing each dog's good behavior and walking manners
    • Cleaned windows and sanitized dog and cat cages
    • Spent quality time with animals including dogs/cats in order to build bond and create a better atmosphere for future adoptions

Elementary School Summer Aide

West Heritage Elementary School
07.2016 - 07.2018
    • Recorded inventory and stocked school supplies for the new school year and distributed the supplies to the teachers based on their needs and requests
    • Organized school supply room, so that any supplies needed were easily available for access to the school staff
    • Moved student files in preparation for the new school year
    • Created back to school packets to be distributed to parents on back to school night

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Basic Spanish fluency
  • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft
  • Proficiency in RStudio
  • Student mentorship
  • Academic support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

BLS Certified-2025

Timeline

Academic Advisor

City of Ontario/Americorps
10.2023 - Current

Physical Therapy Intern

Access Rehab Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 09.2021

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Priceless Pets
05.2018 - 07.2018

Elementary School Summer Aide

West Heritage Elementary School
07.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

University of California, Davis