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• CELL PHONE 479-***-**** * E-MAIL ADDRESS – kfcupm@r.postjobfree.com

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-***-****

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