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Student
Radford University
EDUCATION
Radford University — May 2021 to May 2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Virginia — August 2019 to May 2020, GPA: 3.7
Master of Public Health
University of Virginia — August 2015 to May 2019
B.A. Biology & B.A. Global Studies
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pivot Physical Therapy — Student Physical Therapist
May 2022 – August 2022
● Developed patient plans of care considering health status, functional ability, goals, and health literacy/access
● Created innovative therapeutic exercise progressions and regressions while prioritizing patient goals and safety and maintaining an adaptive mindset to deliver quality care
● Fostered interpersonal relationships to cultivate a therapeutic alliance
Spectrum Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Technician
January 2017 - May 2018
● Spearheaded large-scale initiative to collect unused medical supplies to circulate to other medical facilities
● Managed federal and commercial insurance claims
● Developed interpersonal relationships and gained the patient trust
● Prioritized patient needs while leading patients through prescribed exercises and delivering care
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Radford University — Graduate Assistant
August 2021 to December 2022
● Independently analyzed student clinical surveys to consolidate student feedback themes to deliver to student clinical experience board
● Conducted mixed methods research to analyze practitioner therapeutic alliance, PT provider empathy, PT/PTA interprofessional collaboration, and clinical education outcomes
UVA Center for Addiction and Prevention — Graduate Research Assistant
September 2019 to May 2020
● Conducted qualitative research resulting in academic research grants
● Utilized Qualtrics to create surveys to collect qualitative data on topics surrounding vaping in adolescents and tobacco and alcohol use in active-duty military personnel
● Independently executed academic research grant proposals for IRB approval