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Rachelbeth Brignola
brignolr@go.stockton.edu
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EDUCATION
Stockton University, Galloway Township, NJ, May 2017, May 2019
Anticipated Degree: Bachelor of Health Science, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Honors: Deans List
GPA: 3.91
HEALTHCARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Ivy Rehabilitation Center, Lacey Township, NJ, August 2014
Observed physical therapists as they treated and worked with patients of various age
groups.
Helped with laundry, cleaning tables, gathering equipment, and filing paperwork.
Learned the specific roles of a physical therapist, as well as how to interact with and
encourage patients.
Completed 67 hours of observation in an eight week time period.
Whiting Elementary School, Manchester Township, NJ, May 2014
Shadowed in-school physical and occupational therapists for one school day.
Worked with elementary-aged children with physical and mental disabilities to improve
skills such as hand-eye coordination, balance, and range of movement.
Seashore Gardens Living Center, Galloway Township, NJ, September-October 2015
Observed physical therapists in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Worked with patients of the ages of 65 and older and learned how to care for the elderly
demographic.
Helped by pushing wheelchairs, interacting with the patients, and running walkers to and
from different locations.
Completed 17+ hours of observation time.
Shore Medical Center Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Somers Point, NJ, SeptemberDecember 2016
Interned under cardiac and pulmonary specialists and learned about cardiac and
pulmonary rehabilitation for patients that endured debilitating heart or lung conditions.
Learned how to take blood pressures, analyze electrocardiograms, and complete patient
charts.
VOLUNTEER
Kevins Kids Christmas Drive, 2007-Present
Gather and wrap presents for children of underprivileged families in Manchester
Township so that Santa Claus can visit their homes at Christmastime.
Get Fit, Stockton University, February 2015-April 2015
Work with adults with disabilities to improve their fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Exercise with clients by lifting weights, walking, playing games, and doing various
cardio exercises.

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Special Olympics Summer Games, The College of New Jersey, June 13-June 14 2015
Escorted athletes to various sporting events and cheered them on from the sidelines.
Helped organize numerous award ceremonies and handed out flowers to athletes as they
competed their events.
Stockton University Day of Service, Stockton University, September 12, 2015
Volunteered to help with service projects that represented themes such as homelessness,
hunger, health and wellness, and civics.
Had the opportunity to interact with Stocktons faculty, as well as to collaborate with my
peers in order to reach a common goal of helping the community.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Schianos Pizzeria, Lacey Township, NJ, June 2011-Present
Counter Worker/Waitress
Wait on customers and cater to their needs.
Interact with customers of various cultures and ages.
Lacey Township Field Hockey Camp, Lacey Township, NJ, June 23-June 26 2014
Coach
Coached girls ages 10-14 and taught them skills, techniques, and rules pertaining to the
game of field hockey.
MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
Stockton University Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Member; Stockton University Golden
Key, Member; Stockton University Physical Therapy Club, First Year Liaison; Stockton
University Health Science Club, Member; Stockton Global Health Team, Member.