Physical Therapist Assistant

Relevant Experience

CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR, Ameritech College of Nursing Aug. 2011- Present

• Deliver lectures, maintain professional learning atmosphere

• Organize materials, review student progress, & coordinate exams

PCT, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center Jan. 2010- Present

• Assist patients with ADLs & provide first aid

• Work with RNs & MDs to provide quality health care

• Monitor & maintain patient telemetry equipment

• Take & monitor patients’ vital signs, & blood sugars

• Chart patient progression & status during hourly rounds

• Provide assistance to ICU staff

• Trained to catheterize patients

• Help with patient care during blood transfusions

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY TA, Ameritech College of Nursing May 2010- Present

• Organize & offer reviews of lecture material

• Develop & administer practice quizzes

• Conduct exam review sessions

• Prepare students for exams & a future career in nursing

BYU ANATOMY TA/LECTURE COORDINATOR Jun. 2009- Sept. 2011

• Organized Anatomy lecture reviews & coordinated exam reviews

• Helped students study using the Anatomy Cadaver Lab

• Taught lectures when asked by professor

• Conducted interviews for new TAs

CNA, The Charleston in Cedar Hills Jun. 2008- Jan. 2010

• Assisted residents with ADLs, & provided quality care to residents

• Assisted RN in administering medications as a med tech CNA

VOLUNTEER, Orrock & Mendenhall Professional Physical Therapy Apr. 2008- Jun. 2008

• Helped maintain a professional atmosphere

• Individualized patient treatments

• Presented exercise routines to patients

• Collaborated with physical therapist to maximize patient care

CARE GIVER & AIDE, Acumen Inc. Oct. 2007- Feb. 2008

• Nurtured & cared for two children affected with Cerebral Palsy

• Actively taught reading on a daily basis

• Assisted children in improving motor skills

LDS MISSIONARY, Brazil Feb. 2004- Feb.2006

• Served people of Brazil for two years

• Trained, supervised & motivated missionaries while serving as mission president’s assistant

Education

2007- 2011 B.S. in Exercise Science/Minor in Portuguese--Brigham Young University GPA 3.27/4.0

Skills

• Proficient in Dissection techniques

• Certified in BLS/CPR, First aid, and CNA

• Proficient in using Tandem charting program, and Microsoft Office; types 65 wpm

• Fluent in Portuguese, and conversational Spanish.

• Leadership skills in team and individual setting; charismatic, people oriented, and hardworking

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