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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Virginia Hospital Center-Arlington (Arlington, VA)
Staff Physical Therapist (2002 to present)
 
Perform evaluations and treatments of patients in acute care setting including cardiac rehabilitation, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, general medicine, intensive care, and wound care. Interview candidates for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant positions within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Participate in peer review of physical therapy staff.

Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)
Staff Physical Therapist (1996 to 2001)

Evaluated and treated a diverse patient population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Trained and specialized in vestibular rehabilitation, pediatrics, neurology, and orthopedics. Worked closely with prominent doctors in a direct access environment and developed strong evaluation skills. Practiced the well-known Mayo vision statement that “the needs of the patients always come first.” Provided in-service training to students and staff. Conducted lectures for patients in a class setting prior to total hip and total knee surgery utilizing critical pathway structure. Served on various task forces including peer review, assessment of pediatric services, and easement of vestibular rehabilitation appointments. Served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students.

Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Developmental Motion Analysis Laboratory (Boston, MA)
Research Assistant (1993 to 1995)

Analyzed and digitized kinematic data to investigate the motor development of control and cocaine-exposed infants for a pediatric research project in conjunction with Children’s Hospital, Boston.

Boston University, Information Technology Department (Boston, MA)
Administrative Assistant (1991 to 1992)

Worked part-time between classes and during the summer as a work study student while attending college full-time at Boston University. Duties included preparation of letters, memoranda, and documents using various computer programs within the information technology department. Answered telephones and filed/copied materials for the various computer scientists located within the department.

Raytheon Company (Tewksbury, MA)
Executive Secretary (1987 to 1991)

Security Clearance: Secret. Worked full-time as the sole secretary/administrative assistant for 42 electrical engineers in the Advanced Missiles Department under the Missile Systems Division. Duties included preparation of memoranda, expense reports, and presentation of non-classified and classified materials related to government defense systems. Attended evening classes as an electrical engineering student at Fitchburg State College. Left Raytheon Company after five years of employment to attend college full-time at Boston University.

 

EDUCATION:

George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) (2005 to present)
Major: Chemistry (biochemistry concentration with environmental chemistry focus)

Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Boston, MA)
Masters of Science, Physical Therapy (conferred in 1996)
Bachelors of Science (conferred in 1994)

 

ACADEMIC HONORS:

Dean’s List, George Mason University, 2006
Recipient, Boston University Women’s Council Scholarship
Dean’s List, Boston University, 1991 and 1992

 

CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS: (8 weeks each)

University of California-Davis Medical Center (Sacramento, CA) – 1995
Evaluated and treated pediatric patients and adults in acute burns and the inpatient neuro-rehabilitation and orthopedic trauma units. Provided in-service training to staff physical therapists in the evaluation and treatment of wounds.

National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington, D.C.) – 1995
Evaluated and treated patients with head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and/or cerebral vascular accidents in outpatient neuro-rehabilitation. Provided in-service training to staff physical therapists in the evaluation and treatment of muscle tone.

Ireland Army Community Hospital (Fort Knox, KY) – 1995
Evaluated and treated soldiers with acute orthopedic injuries obtained during basic training. Attended weekly rounds and journal review sessions with staff orthopedic surgeons. Provided in-service training to staff physical therapists in the “McKenzie” method of the evaluation and treatment of the lumbar spine.

Providence Medical Center (Portland, OR) – 1994
Evaluated and treated clients with orthopedic and sports related injuries in an outpatient center. Provided in-service training to staff physical therapists in the evaluation and treatment of postural dysfunctions.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Health Volunteers Overseas (member since 1999)

Da Nang, Vietnam (2006)
Evaluated and treated economically disadvantaged pediatric and adult patients with orthopedic and neurological impairments in rural Da Nang, Viet Nam. Conducted lectures and provided hands-on training to the Vietnamese physicians, physical therapists, and physical therapy students in the evaluation and treatment of patients in the acute care setting. Delivered donated physical therapy supplies/equipment valued at approximately $15,000.00 to the physical therapy department at the Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital.

Umtata, South Africa (1999)
Evaluated and treated economically disadvantaged pediatric and adult patients with orthopedic and neurological impairments in rural Umtata, South Africa. Trained local physical therapists in the evaluation and treatment of children with developmental delay. Delivered donated medical and physical therapy supplies/equipment valued at approximately $5,000.00 to the Nelson Mandela Rehabilitation Hospital in Umtata, South Africa.

Virginia League of Conservation Voters

Legislative Contact (2002 to present)
Meet with Virginia state legislators, including Senator Toddy Puller and Representative Kris Amundson, and advise them of important environmental legislation affecting the Commonwealth of Virginia.

American Physical Therapy Association (member in good standing since 1993)

Membership Chair, Northern Virginia (2004 to present)
Contact new members of the Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to welcome them to the organization. Promote benefits of membership to all physical therapists in Virginia. Attend yearly retreat and meetings to suggest means to increase membership in the Association.

Meeting Coordinator, Northern Virginia (2003 to 2004)
Organized meetings for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. Scheduled meeting sites, speakers, and vendors in the Northern Virginia region with topics based on interest of members. Provided refreshments for meetings.

Sierra Club (member since 1996)

Wasioja Group Chair, Sierra Club North Star Chapter (1996 to 2001)
Organized monthly meetings, scheduled speakers, provided refreshments, and led many hiking and biking outings for the group. Assisted in the publication and distribution of monthly newsletters and the organization of monthly meetings. Topics focused on environmental issues affecting Minnesota including reducing sprawl, protecting wolves, improving air and water quality, reducing logging in national forests, and preventing the use of motorized vehicles in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Mayo Recreational Cycling Club, Founder & President (1996 to 2001)
Started a free cycling club for friends and employees of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, of all ages and abilities. Organized outings including two weekly rides after work and weekend trips during the spring, summer, and fall months. Organized and ran monthly club meetings. Promoted the club through a variety of means to increase membership. Group started with two members and grew to over 100 members as a result of my marketing efforts.

 

PHILINTHROPIC ACTIVITY:

  • Christian’s Children Fund
  • Sierra Club
  • Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
  • National Geographic Society
  • Boston University Alumni Club of Washington, D.C.
  • Sargent College Spirit Society at Boston University
  • Health Volunteer Overseas
  • Washington Educational Television Association
  • Maryland Public Television
  • WAMU88.5FM – American University Radio
  • PADI – Professional Association of Diving Instructors
  • The National Audubon Society
  • Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon
  • Smithsonian Resident Associate Member
  • Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee  

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