1Diana Symens Resume
Diana Symens
11311 N Eagle Lk Blvd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 * ------------ * ------------
OBJECTIVE
I have a passion for aquatic therapy as well as pediatrics. I plan on getting certified in pool therapy, dry needling, lymphedema and manual therapy. My desire is to find a clinic where I fit in and can call home for many years.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
• Wichita State University – Graduate School
Doctor of Physical Therapy May 2020
• Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Arts – Medical Biology May 2015
Minor in Communications
STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATION
• Advanced Physical Therapy – Aquatic Therapy May 2019 – July 2019
o Created new and imaginative balance exercises for pediatric patients
o Assisted patients in range of motion on land and in the pool
o Supported patients with cerebral palsy in the pool to allow ambulation
o Promoted the reduction and maintenance of lymphedema swelling
• Wesley Medical Center – Pediatric October 2019 – December 2019
o Supported kids with various dx (TBI, CP, SB) with gait training and general strengthening
o Assist/educated children/caregivers on AFO and other orthotic donning/doffing
o Participated in interprofessional child screening appointments
• Novacare Rehabilitation – Outpatient February 2020 – March 2020
o Assisted in LE lymphedema compression wrapping
o Created individualized dynamic stretching programs for pool patients
o Supported patients with various dx in gait training on land and in the pool
o Educated and supported patients with chronic back pain
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Jobs – Community Child Care Center – Toddler Assistant Teacher October 2015 – April 2017
• Graduate Level Teacher’s Assistant for Anatomy May 2017 – December 2017
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Adaptive Swim Class Volunteer February 2019 – May 2019
o Assisted PT with strengthening and ambulating children in YMCA pool area
CERTIFICATIONS
• Basic Life Support Certified 2019 - 2021
RESEARCH
• Performed research study on ankle strategy balance January 2015 – April 2019
o Test and retest ankle strategy with Biodex
o Presented findings at local CEU certified conference
SKILLS
• Conversational American Sign Language
Diana Symens
11311 N Eagle Lk Blvd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 * ------------ * ------------
OBJECTIVE
I have a passion for aquatic therapy as well as pediatrics. I plan on getting certified in pool therapy, dry needling, lymphedema and manual therapy. My desire is to find a clinic where I fit in and can call home for many years.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
• Wichita State University – Graduate School
Doctor of Physical Therapy May 2020
• Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Arts – Medical Biology May 2015
Minor in Communications
STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATION
• Advanced Physical Therapy – Aquatic Therapy May 2019 – July 2019
o Created new and imaginative balance exercises for pediatric patients
o Assisted patients in range of motion on land and in the pool
o Supported patients with cerebral palsy in the pool to allow ambulation
o Promoted the reduction and maintenance of lymphedema swelling
• Wesley Medical Center – Pediatric October 2019 – December 2019
o Supported kids with various dx (TBI, CP, SB) with gait training and general strengthening
o Assist/educated children/caregivers on AFO and other orthotic donning/doffing
o Participated in interprofessional child screening appointments
• Novacare Rehabilitation – Outpatient February 2020 – March 2020
o Assisted in LE lymphedema compression wrapping
o Created individualized dynamic stretching programs for pool patients
o Supported patients with various dx in gait training on land and in the pool
o Educated and supported patients with chronic back pain
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Jobs – Community Child Care Center – Toddler Assistant Teacher October 2015 – April 2017
• Graduate Level Teacher’s Assistant for Anatomy May 2017 – December 2017
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Adaptive Swim Class Volunteer February 2019 – May 2019
o Assisted PT with strengthening and ambulating children in YMCA pool area
CERTIFICATIONS
• Basic Life Support Certified 2019 - 2021
RESEARCH
• Performed research study on ankle strategy balance January 2015 – April 2019
o Test and retest ankle strategy with Biodex
o Presented findings at local CEU certified conference
SKILLS
• Conversational American Sign Language