**** *** ****** ***** **, Albuquerque, NM ***** 505-***-**** email: quq21a@r.postjobfree.com

Desiree Gurule

Objective To contribute to an organization that offers opportunities for professional growth, open communication and teaming, in order to make a positive difference in a mutually respectful environment.

Experience

Student Intern, Program Director and Instructor

Continuous work

Clinical Experience • Worked with Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist as an assistant in developing a diverse clinical experience for the patient in an outpatient/inpatient health care setting

• Teamed with fellow student interns on projects related to Physical Therapy curriculum

• Utilized the Functional Independence Measure Scale (FIMS) in evaluating the patient’s rehabilitation outcomes and burden of care

• Demonstrated skills in providing care to individuals with physical disabilities and functional limitations in outpatient clinics and inpatient care settings; assisted patients in exercise, gait training, patient and family education in appropriate physical therapy methods

• Practiced the McKenzie Method© under the supervision of a certified McKenzie specialist

Health South Rehabilitation Inpatient Center, Albuquerque, NM 240 hrs

Rio Rancho Presbyterian Outpatient Rehabilitation, Rio Rancho, NM 240 hrs

Therapy Solutions, Sante Fe, NM, 240 hrs

• Measured and performed ROM, stretching, strengthening, goniometry, applications of modalities and soft tissue massage for patients with sports related injuries

• Reviewed and assisted patients with their HEP, specifically stroke patients assigned to the Stroke Team

• Performed Manual Therapy techniques such as joint mobs, passive stretching, and PNF and NDT techniques

• Ensure SOAP notes were concise, relevant and completed in a timely fashion

• Assisted with evaluations and re-evaluations under the supervision of a Physical Therapist

• Followed patients protocol, Muscle strength, evaluated joint motions, assessed vital and provided instruction on proper body mechanics and ergonomics

• Demonstrated patient confidentiality and patient privacy

• Corrected gait impairments and implemented balance testing and proprioceptive exercises to decrease balance deficits

• Facilitated a whole body vibration presentation and its clinical relevance to a geriatric population

• Assisted with patient discharge and education

Previous Accomplishments

• Achieved level 10 in gymnastics

• Placed top 10 in a nationwide gymnastics competition, level 10

2009-2011 Albuquerque Gymnastics Clubs Albuquerque, NM

Program Director and Gymnastics Instructor for:

Precision Gymnastics Academy, Dana’s Westside Gymnastics and Gold Cup Gymnastics School

• Planned and coordinated recreational schedules for gymnasts

• Maintained gymnast progression level binders for skill sets

• Managed and coordinated coaches’ schedules

• Coordinated gymnastic exhibitions and meets

• Taught entry, intermediate and advanced gymnastics to all age levels.

• Teamed with peers to discuss the scheduling of activities and events

• Met with parents to discuss their children’s athletic progress

2007-2008 Pre-School Albuquerque, NM

Certified Pre-School Teacher for Teddy Bear Pre-School

• Performed day to day responsibilities while assisting in the development of a “five star” curriculum for a safe and healthy classroom environment

2001 – 2004 Retail Stores Albuquerque, NM

Sales Associate for Dillard’ and Sears Department Stores

• Full time retail sales associate

• Proficient in balancing a cash register, Microsoft Office and achieving daily sales quotas

Education

PIMA Medical Institute, Albuquerque, NM Associate Degree, Occupational Science for Physical Therapy, Granted 11-3-2011, License #A-0846 Expires 02/10/2013

CNM, Albuquerque, NM Nursing home/home health program, 2009

CNM, Albuquerque, NM EMT B program, 2008

Valley High School, Albuquerque, NM Diploma, 2002

Certificates

CPR certified, Red cross

CNM, 45 hour Child care development certification

References upon Request

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