Outpatient Pediatric Physical TherapySpecial Skills: Telehealth, Certified Clinical Instructor, Kinesiology tape certified• Provides creative and skilled pediatric physical therapy services to patients and their caregivers in order to empower and improve their overall quality of life. • Actively collaborates with interprofessional team members to implement effective and individualized plans of care.

Outpatient Pediatric Physical TherapyPart time & On-call

Outpatient Pediatric Physical TherapyClinical Instructor; Social Media SpecialistSpecial Skills: Telehealth, Aquatic Therapy, Kinesiology tape certified

• Develop weekly and seasonal strengthening and conditioning programs for middle and high school athletes.• Prepare and coordinate schedules, travel plans, competitions, and fundraisers.• Guide assistant coaches and captains to lead the team effectively.• Utilizing spotting and handling techniques to ensure safety of all athletes.• Choreograph and teach individualized routines for gymnasts based on their goals and skill level.• Structure and lead warm up and conditioning sessions.• Served as assistant coach from September 2013 through August 2015.

On-call Physical TherapistSkilled Nursing Facility, Transitional Care Unit, Subacute, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics

Primary Researcher: Nicole Brown, DPT; Children’s Minnesota Minnetonka Clinic• Analyze videos of pediatric idiopathic toe walkers performing the 6-minute walk test before and after serial casting or bracing interventions.

• Outpatient Pediatrics• 12-week clinical internship providing care to pediatric patients with a variety of developmental, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, autism, muscular dystrophy, torticollis, spinal cord injury, seizure disorders, and general weakness, developmental, and coordination concerns. • Utilized a variety of treatment techniques including aquatic therapy, core stabilization, respiration, sensory, and intensive rehabilitation programs.• Participated and completed 'Aquatic Therapy Boot Camp' continuing education course.• In-service: Presented and provided a literature review of various physical therapy interventions and intensities for the pediatric and neurological patient populations.

• Furthered interpersonal communication through training new employees on company policies and procedures.• Developed and implemented standardized procedures for filing quarterly payroll taxes and returns.• Established and maintained professional relationships with clients to promote exceptional customer service.• Process payroll for over 100 clients on weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay schedules.• File quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, W-2’s, 1099’s, and sales tax returns.

• Outpatient Orthopedics • Manual Therapy Emphasis• 8-week clinical internship rehabilitating patients with a variety of acute and chronic orthopedic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and post-operative conditions, such as shoulder, knee, and hip replacements, chronic pain, return to sport, POTS, post-CABG, endurance training, and general weakness, deconditioning, and balance concerns. This rural setting provided me with a wide variety of patients, conditions, and experiences. • Expanded my aquatic therapy skill set to utilize with various patient populations and presentations.• Performed point of service documentation at full caseload.• In-service: Sacroiliac Joint Mechanics: Assessment and Treatment Techniques

• Lake City Care Center / Mayo Health Services • Skilled Nursing Facility, Transitional Care Unit, Subacute, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics• 8-week clinical internship treating patients with a variety of geriatric, post-operative, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, dementia, hip and knee replacements, and general weakness, deconditioning, and balance concerns. This rural setting helped to expand my abilities to treat a stronger variety of patient diagnoses and levels of complexity in this clinical setting. • Performed point of service documentation at full caseload.• In-service: Posture and Body Mechanics in the Work Place

• Waverly Gardens• Skilled Nursing Facility, Transitional Care Unit, Subacute, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics• 8-week clinical internship providing care to patients with a variety of geriatric, post-operative, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, total hip and knee replacements, spinal stenosis, dementia, and general weakness, deconditioning, and balance concerns. • Learned and utilized basic aquatic therapy techniques and exercises for the geriatric patient population. • Performed point of service documentation.• In-service presented to nursing staff members: Technique and Importance of ROM Exercise Programs• Lead a journal article review and discussion with rehabilitation staff members: “Objective Gait and Balance Impairments Relate to Balance and Confidence and Perceived Mobility in People with Parkinson Disease.” (Curtze et al 2016)

• Coach gymnastics classes for children of walking age to twelve years old.• Prepare and organize class agendas for each gymnastics session.• Utilizing spotting and handling techniques to ensure safety of all participants.

• Organize daily educational activities, arts and crafts, fitness, swimming, and recreation time for children ages five to thirteen years old.• Chaperone weekly field trips.• Enforce policies and ensure the safety of day campers.

• Lead and mentor the residents on the "Wellness and HealthCARE" themed housing floor.• Build a strong learning community in the residence halls by interacting and developing relationships with residents.• Organize and lead programs, events, and meetings for residents.• Effectively handle conflicts and enforce building policies.• Serve as an active leader and mentor to the residents.