Tanya Cruz
Richmond,VA
Summary
Motivated student physical therapist seeking clinical experience in pediatrics to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Ivy Rehab for Kids
Richmond, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted evaluations of pediatric patients to assess physical abilities and limitations.
- Provided education and support to families of pediatric patients.
- Prescribed therapeutic activities that promote motor skill development in children.
Gym Supervisor
VCU Healthy Lifestyle Center
Richmond, VA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked with children between the ages of 12-16 on TEENS STRIVE program and guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations and collect accurate data.
- Administered various fitness assessments to measure client progress.
- Motivated TEENS during group exercises and demonstrated exercise prescriptions with proper modifications of various exercises.
Research Cafeteria Assessor
Department Of Pediatrics At VCU
Richmond, Virginia
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Travel to elementary schools to conduct assessments of students’ lunches using photography methods; collecting data according to the operations manual
- Follow proper research protocols to minimize biases and ensure accurate data
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas consistently to avoid errors in data and research.
Family Nanny
Jason Burke
Richmond, VA
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Coordinated after-school activities and transportation.
Store Manager
Palm Beach Tan Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Tripled previous years profits by restructuring store layouts, enabling more efficient inventory management, financial planning and sales performances of every employee
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training
- Hired, trained and managed team of five associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport
Student Intern
Chippenham Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, VA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported exercise scientists by assisting in monitoring patients individualized exercise prescriptions and progressions
- monitored patients with chronic cardiac diseases while monitoring their heart rate rhythms; looking for abnormalities
- Taught patients proper technique on various exercise modalities
- Monitor patients blood pressure and heart rate before, during and following exercise
Student Intern
Chippenham Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, VA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Effectively assist patients in following proper six-minute walk test protocol
- Creating an appropriate exercise prescription for each patient; insuring appropriate increases in exercise progression
- Taking blood pressures and listening to lung sounds before and after exercise
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2017
Skills
- Fluent in writing, reading and speaking Spanish
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Outpatient therapy background
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Extremely adaptable
Relevant Professional Experience
- Student physical therapist at Sheltering Arms Institute conducting daily treatments, initial evaluations and re-evaluations as require
- Student physical therapist at MCV at VCU acute care and upon completion reached between Intermediate and above advanced intermediate on final CPI
- Student physical therapist at Riverside Outpatient Therapy and upon completion reached between advanced beginner to intermediate performance on final CPI
- Previous intern at Chippenham Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. Job duties included exercising patients at a safe workload, monitoring heart rate rhythms, and taking blood pressures before, during and after exercise
- Assisted in a research study for a student's final by taking subjects body composition, blood pressure, and heart rate of 30 undergraduates at VCU
- Aided in a field study for Dr. Melanie Bean of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University evaluating the impact of school food environment changes on elementary school students' dietary intake.
Leadership and Involvement
Field day volunteer at Kiln Creek Elementary School 06/2022
Catholic Campus Ministries, 01/2013 - 05/2017
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, 9/2012 - 12/2016
Membership Vice President (Alpha Xi Delta), 12/2013 - 01/2015
Recruitment Secretary (Alpha Xi Delta), 12/2012 - 12/2013
Chaplain (Alpha Xi Delta), 12/2012 - 12/2012
Autism Speaks Walk (fundraising event for Autism Speaks), 09/2012 - 09/2017
Relay For Life Member, 09/2015 - 10/2017
AmaXing Challenge (fundraising event for Autism Speaks), 04/2012 - 04/2016
Kick or Treat (fundraising event for Autism Speaks), 10/2014 - 10/2017
Lego Club (Autism Speaks), 09/2012 - 05/2016
Pike Fireman's Challenge (fundraising event for Evans-Haynes Burn Center), 05/201 4- 05/2017
Hoop-A-Palooza (fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals), 11/2012
Sunday Supper Coordinator, 01/2015 - 12/2016
Small group leader, 01/2014- 01/2017
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Ivy Rehab for Kids
10.2023 - Current
Gym Supervisor
VCU Healthy Lifestyle Center
10.2019 - 04.2020
Research Cafeteria Assessor
Department Of Pediatrics At VCU
02.2019 - 04.2020
Family Nanny
Jason Burke
09.2018 - 08.2020
Store Manager
Palm Beach Tan Inc.
12.2017 - 10.2018
Student Intern
Chippenham Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Student Intern
Chippenham Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 12.2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
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