SUMMER DEMEUSE

32618 Merritt Drive Westland, MI 48185

demeu1sj@cmich.edu · (906) 399-9208

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL EXERCISE SCIENCE
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
 Graduation: May 2018
 Minor: Psychology
 Honors: Summa Cum Laude

DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
 Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2021

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CENTRAL MICHIGAN CARE
COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT/HOME HELP SERVICE
MAY 2017 – MAY 2018
 Assisted individuals with disabilities to gain independence with activities of daily
living
 Supported individuals in active participation in community events
 Ensured individuals health and safety at home and in the community

MISSION PHARMACY
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
AUGUST 2014 – APRIL 2018
 Advanced in prescription processing while efficiently managing inventory
 Resolved clients’ inquiries and insurance claims professionally via phone
 Maintained pharmacy records and filling physician’s orders and prescriptions

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAFE PATIENT HANDLING AND MOBILITY (SPHM)
DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 2020 – CURRENT
 Reviewed the literature on SPHM equipment, concepts, and other physical therapy program
requirements
 Conducted structured phone interviews assessing SPHM confidence post clinical education
experiences
 Transcribed and coded interviews to develop themes
 Analyzed and interpreted data for a qualitative research paper

WILLOWBROOK REHABILITATION SERVICES

STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
NOVEMBER 2020 – FEBRUARY 2021
 Completed neurological examination procedures, physical therapy treatments, and education to
individuals who have had a traumatic brain injury
 Delivered physical therapy services including functional mobility training, behavior modification,
and task specific activities to promote recovery and utilize compensation strategies
 Observed and documented patients’ responses to therapies and exercises
  Exhibited courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients’, families, caregivers, visitors,
administrators, and coworkers
 Presented patients’ progress, goals, and plan of care in interdisciplinary team meetings

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT ORGANIZATION

ACTIVE MEMBER
MAY 2018 – CURRENT

SPARROW OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY

STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
SEPTEMBER 2020 – NOVEMBER 2020
 Planned, developed, and implemented individualized treatment plans based on the needs of
patients with clear, measurable goals
 Carried 75-90% of supervising clinical instructor’s caseload working with outpatient orthopedic
populations
 Provided detailed documentation for physical therapy services and dictated initial evaluations in
a timely manner
 Delivered a presentation to physical therapists and support staff about Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY

STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
MAY 2019 – JUNE 2019
 Completed orthopedic examination procedures and used clinical reasoning to develop possible
solutions and design a plan of care
 Completed documentation for evaluations, daily, notes, and re-evaluation for reimbursement
within required time frames
 Discussed strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement with clinical instructor for weekly
goals
 Delivered a presentation to the Senior Community Center about Benign Paroxysmal Positional
Vertigo, dizziness, balance, and physical therapy treatment

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MOVE! FOR HEALTH PROGRAM

STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST VOLUNTEER
OCTOBER 2019 – MARCH 2020
 Provided timely, efficient, and considerate customer service
 Cross-trained as a cashier to provide additional POS support, balanced tills, and delivered cash
deposit bags to bank
 Communicated effectively in a team setting and motivated team members to obtain success
 Assisted managers with merchandise ordering and verifying deliveries

MCLAREN CENTRAL MICHIGAN

STUDENT EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST INTERN
JANUARY 2018– MAY 2018
 Performed pulmonary function testing, electrocardiograms, blood pressure monitoring and
stress tests
 Customized fitness programs and corrected mechanics during exercises for patients during
cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
 Communicated with doctors, surgeons, and cardiologists for patient information and during
stress test evaluations

References available upon request