ITZAYANA V.

CARRANZA
1901 S. 55th Court Cicero, IL 60804 · (708) 676-4025
itzayanacarranza@gmail.com · LinkedIn

Seeking a full-time physical therapist assistant position at a facility that prides itself in providing skilled
care to their patients and provides life-long learning opportunities for their employees to deliver skilled
care based upon evidence-based practice.

EDUCATION
08/17 – 05/22
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE, MORTON COLLEGE

LICENSING
ILLINOIS STATE LICENSE JULY 2022

CLINICAL AFFILIATION EXPERIENCE

10/04/21 - 10/29/21
NORTHWESERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, IN-PATIENT ACUTE CARE
Provided physical therapy intervention in an acute care setting in the Orthopedic service line
consisting of services to a diverse population with a variety of medical conditions. Skilled care
included maximizing functional mobility, assistive device assessment/training, patient caregiver
training, maximizing home safety, advocating for patients, discharge planning, and gait training.
Demonstrated interprofessional collaboration through communication with nurses, social
workers, OT’s, PA’s and administrative staff. Enhanced my clinical judgement and ability to adapt
my skills to meet patient need to deliver exceptional care.

01/31/22 – 03/11/22
RUSH PHYSICAL THERAPY (TINLEY PARK), OUT-PATIENT ORTHOPEDICS
Provided physical therapy intervention for a variety of out-patient Orthopedic conditions.
Rehabilitated a variety of diagnoses such as rotator cuff repair, shoulder impingements, low back
pain, cervical (neck) pain, posture re-education, Parkinson’s Disease (LSVT Loud), post TKA, post
THA, and Foot and Ankle. Skilled care included pain management, gait training, functional
activity training, stair navigation training, modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and
patient education. Increased my clinical problem-solving skills, knowledge, and overall
professional development.

04/04/22 - 05/13/22
SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL, IN-PATIENT ACUTE CARE
 Provided physical therapy intervention for post in-patient orthopedic surgeries and a variety
 of neurological diseases and other medical conditions. Skilled care included assistive device
training, bed mobility, transfer training, gait assessment, stair negotiation education,
breathing exercises, and caregiver training. Developed flexibility and time-management skills
between the Acute care setting and in-patient rehabilitation setting. Demonstrated inter-
professional collaboration through communication with nurses, CNAs, social workers, case
managers, OTs, RTs and administrative staff.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
11/04/2019 - CURRENT
ATHLETICO PHYSISCAL THERAPY, CICERO, IL

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
06/21 – 06/23
CPI Certified (American Heart Association)

08/19 - 06/21
NJCAA All Academic Morton College Athletics

2017 – Current
Phi Theta Kapa Honor Society

09/20 – CURRENT
Active Member of the APTA

08/20 – Current
Member of the Physical Therapy Club, Secretary

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Katrina Manalac, PTA

Clinical Instructor
Northwestern Memorial Hospital In-Patient Acute Care
Orthopedic Service Line
251 East Huron, Galter Pavilion
Chicago, Illinois 60611
katrina.manalac@nm.org

Timothy Enriquez, PTA

Clinical Instructor
RUSH Physical Therapy Tinley Park Out-Patient Orthopedics

2
17517 S 80th Ave

Tinley Park IL 60477

708-429-4814

TEnriquez@rushpt.com

Jolanta Gorska, PTA

Clinical Instructor
Swedish Hospital Part of North Shore In-Patient Extended Care Facility
5145 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773)-878-8200 Ext 6788
JGorska@schosp.org

Jennifer Soto, PTA

Athletico Physical Therapy
1621 S. Cicero Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708)-652-1621
Jennifer.soto@athletico.com

Richard Pugh, DPT

Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist
Athletico Physical Therapu
1621 S. Cicero Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-1621
Richard.Pugh@athletico.com