Physical Therapist Therapy

Elizabeth Trauman Dabhi

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Matteson, IL 60443

701-***-**** **********@*****.*** Education______________________________________________________________________ Masters in Business Administration, in progress (2013)

Capella University Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology, Emphasis in Psychology, July 2010 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, December 2006

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) Moorhead, MN

Internships_____________________________________________________________________ Gerontology Internship, Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo, ND January-May 2010, Assisted occupational therapist with evaluation of new admits Assisted with exercises to increase range of motion/strength Maintained a clean environment with machines and other rehab areas

Motivated residents to strive for daily independence

Cardiac Rehabilitation Internship, MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND September-November 2006 Worked with patients who have experienced heart problems Took resting, exercise, and post blood pressure and heart rate from each patient

Motivated and educated patients to make healthy life decisions

Professional Experience__________________________________________________________ Activity Director/Volunteer Director

Augustana Mercy Health Care Center Moose Lake, MN Nov 2010-Oct 2011 Organize and coordinate the functions of the Activity and Volunteer Departments, comply with state and federal regulations, supervise staff, and performing administrative functions within the facility, create an environment that meets the needs, wants and interests of residents, promoting all areas of group and 1-1 programming, as well as promoting desirable interaction and independence.

Direct Support Professional Community Living Services, Inc. Fargo, ND Aug 2009- Nov 2010 Habilitative Services, Inc. Moorhead, MN Sept 2008- Aug 2009; Jan 2005- April 2006 Provide support to individuals living with developmental/physical disabilities Engage individuals in maintaining independence through various activities

Document tasks, progress and goals; administer medications

Behavioral Therapist North Dakota Autism Center, Fargo, ND Nov 2008- May 2009 Work with children ages 1-12 living with Autism Spectrum Disorder Help set up behavior plans, initiated therapeutic play

Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by the Senior Behavioral Therapist

Physical Therapy Aide MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND July 2007-Oct 2008 Assisted physical therapist with education, care and rehabilitation at inpatient facility Routinely cleaned and cared for adaptive equipment and therapy area

Organized, ordered and maintained all equipment for physical therapy use

Activities Assistant Mental Health Association of North Dakota, Fargo, ND April 2002- June 2008 Facilitated activities at psychosocial rehabilitation drop-in center for adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses

Advocated for members, made referrals to providers, and advised in problem solving

Child Supervision Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH), Fargo, ND May 2003- July 2007 Supervise 4-10 adolescent boys with special needs in the foster care system

Facilitated a safe learning environment to encourage social skill development

Computer and other Skills_____________________________________________________________ Minimal Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint Novice in American Sign Language (ASL)

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