**** ***** **** **., ******, AR *****
• CELL PHONE 479-***-**** * E-MAIL ADDRESS – ************@*****.***
SARA R. WOOD
OBJECTIVE
To gain a physical therapist assistant’s position that allows me to utilize and advance my clinical skilled knowledge and work within a team that provides quality care and physical therapy to patients.
CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
Regency Hospital of Northwest Arkansas July 9-August 10, 2012 Fayetteville, AR
• Acute in-patient hospital
• Treated patients with various diagnoses such as polyneuromyopathy, COPD, CVA’s, hypertonia, flexors synergy patterns, amputations, wounds, balance deficits and neurological insults
The Maples at Har-bar Meadows May 28-June 29, 2010 Springdale, AR
• Skilled nursing facility
• Treated patients with orthopedic conditions such as total hip arthroscopy, total knee replacement, post-polio syndrome and neurological diagnoses such as CVA, dysphasia and strokes
Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M February 28-March 16, 2012 Bentonville, AR & Fayetteville, AR
• Pediatric outpatient clinic
• Treated children with neurological diagnoses such as Down syndrome, hydrocephalous, cerebral palsy, torticollis, as well as muscle weakness.
EDUCATION
2012 Northwest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR
* Associates degree in Applied Sciences, Physical Therapy Assistant
2005 Rogers High School Rogers, AR
* High school diploma
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Church deacon
Nursery attendant
Sunday school leader
Volunteer at Firecracker 5K fundraiser event
Enjoy exercising, reading, and outdoor activities
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
First Friends Preschool April 2008-May 2011 Rogers, AR
• Teacher’s Aid and Substitute
• Assisted with daily classroom activities, lead small group activities and assisted in planning and implementing curriculum
Ann Taylor Loft Retail, Inc. August 2009-August 2010 Rogers, AR
• Sales associate and Key holder
• Assisted with opening and closing of business weekly, focus on clients through a fast pace environment, emphasis on performance, establish strong relationships with clients, involved with changing store floor set, handling of cash flow, and credit card sales.
SummerShine/Character Care Programs June 2006-August 2007 Rogers, AR
• Staff member
• Assisted with supervising school-age children, transporting children from school, organizing activities, preparing crafts, answering telephone, filing paperwork, and communicating with families and other staff members.
REFERENCES
Professional
• Teena Longing – PTA, Regency – 479-***-****
• Rebecka Davis – PTA, The Maples – 479-***-****
• Tonya Smith – PT, Children’s Therapy Team – 501-***-****
Personal
• Susan Erickson - Director of First Friend Preschool - 479-***-****
• Katy Buck - Friend/co-worker - 479-***-****