J I L L S T E P H E N S O N

Education

University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus – Aurora, CO • Doctor of Physical Therapy • Expected December 2016

Texas State University – San Marcos, TX • Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) • December 2013, Magna Cum Laude

Clinical Education

Clinical Experience II Spring 2016 • Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, CO Inpatient acute

o 10 week full time clinical o Managed 75% of the patient caseload including patients on neurology floor,

post-operative patients, and patients on the oncology floor o Directed care for patients with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis,

CVA, and cognitive disabilities o Created handouts to improve interventions for patients with cancer

Integrated Clinical Experience II Fall 2015 • Frasier Meadows – Boulder, CO Skilled nursing facility

o 2 week full time clinical o Integrated transfer techniques with proper body mechanics and patient

education for optimal function and safety o Created exercise programs and progressions based on patient ability level and

co-morbidities o Collaborated with a team of three students to provide creative interventions for

the geriatric population including cardiac and neurologic conditions Clinical Experience I Spring 2015 • Select PT – Lakewood & Wheat Ridge, CO Outpatient orthopedics

o 8 week full time clinical o Managed 50% of the patient caseload including general orthopedic conditions

and neurological populations such as Stroke and Parkinson’s o Focused on building exercise progression skills based on clinical reasoning and

patient progress o Presented on the role of physical therapy plays in concussion management

and prevention to the staff as an in-service Integrated Clinical Experience I Fall 2014 • Children’s Hospital of Colorado – Parker, CO Outpatient pediatrics

o 2 week full time clinical o Worked with a group of three students integrating skills learned in the classroom o Practiced essential examination skills such as manual muscle testing,

goniometry, length testing, vital signs and refinement of observational skills

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT

1950 Trenton St APT 443 ! Denver, CO 80220 Phone: 972-489-8885 ! E-Mail: stejill@gmail.com

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Professional Experience

Research Experience Current • Testing subjects in the BalanceMaster through a multisystem approach and inputting

data for Dr. Hebert’s research concerning Multiple Sclerosis and physical therapy Basic Life Support Instructor Current • Independently manage and administer BLS to faculty and students of CU • Certified through Rocky Mountain CPR, will be recertified in 2016 through 2018

Legislative Day Spring 2015 & 2016 • Advocated for physical therapy to promote policy changes affecting the profession

Marquette Challenge Lecture Fall 2015 • Attended a lecture and lab course about orthopedic and neurologic management

of concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented by David James, Wendy Kriekels, Katherine Dahab, and Michael Greher as an interprofessional approach

Volunteer Activities

Power Punch Parkinson’s Current • Collaborating with peers to challenge participant’s balance, strength and coordination in combination with boxing

Take Two Volunteer Current • Spending time with palliative care patients at University of Colorado Hospital as a

companion Community Service Officer for the Class of 2016D Current • Coordinating events for the Physical Therapy students to serve the community

International Cross-Cultural Collaboration Summer 2015 • Traveled to Granada, Nicaragua to teach local PTs and PT students how to

progress exercises with minimal equipment • Utilized materials available in the community to create exercises for underserved,

Spanish speaking patients with chronic conditions such as Stroke and Renal Failure Service Learning Project Fall 2014 • Designed a yoga class to help 2 to 5 year olds reach motor milestones at Fitzsimmons

Learning Center in a student team

Pre-Graduate Experience 2009-2013

Total Child Therapy Center – Kyle, TX Outpatient pediatrics o Interned at a comprehensive facility for 2 months assisting PTs and OTs treat

children with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorders & Cerebral Palsy o Compiled occupational therapy projects into categories to prepare for a book

All-Star Orthopaedics – Irving, TX Outpatient orthopedics o Worked as an aide providing cues and equipment for patients to perform

exercises and managed front desk duties for 3 months Coppell Sport and Spine Rehab – Coppell, TX Outpatient orthopedics

o Started as a volunteer before working as a tech in high school for 2 years o Worked with patients, managed the gym, learned from staff physical therapists

Certifications & Memberships

American Red Cross CPR Certification HIPPA Certification Basic Life Support Instructor Certification Blood Bourne Pathogens Certification

American Physical Therapy Association Member – Colorado Chapter

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