Raegan Hickok

Clarkston, MI | 616-260-1414 | hicko1re@cmich.edu |

https://raeganhickok.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Anticipated Graduation: May 2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy NPTE Exam: July 2024

Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Graduated: May 2020

Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science: Kinesiology
Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Graduation: April 2018
Associate of Science
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus, Warren, MI May 2022 – June 2022
Student Physical Therapist—Inpatient Rehabilitation
 Completed intial evaluations to further diagnose and sculpt a plan of care for each patient
 Enhanced professional development and clinical knowledge through continuing education and peer reviewed
literature.
 Described therapeutic regimens to patients and their families to promote wellness and health maintenance.
 Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
I’MOVE Physical Therapy, Rockford, MI September 2023- December 2023
Student Physical Therapist—Outpatient Therapy
 Completed orthopedic initial evaluations for various aged patients and create individualized plan of care.
 Implemented interventions and manual skilled care for patients
 Instructed patients in proper home exercise program and educated on pathology present
 Reassed patient’s goals and communicated with doctor offices on patient’s healing
Spectrum Health (Corewell Health) at Home Grand Rapids, MI January 2024- April 2024
Student Physical Therapist—Home Health Care
 Home based care for various patient poulations and presentations
 Performed intial evaluations, referred to various disciplines, educated patients and family
 Planned care with an interdisciplanry team for patient care and discharge recommendation
 Performed various intervetions for strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, and gait normalization

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ireland International Learning Experience March 2023
 Traveled to Ireland to foster cultural awareness and develop awareness for healthcare in the World.
 Analyzed differences and similarities of the US healthcare system to that of Ireland
 Applied hippotherapy principles throughinterdisciplinary, hands-on experience with patients and
therapists in Ireland.
 Fostered inclusivity in working with physiotherapists from various colleges in Ireland.
Capstone Project—Central Michigan University Summer 2023-April 2024
Comparing the Effectiveness of Manual and Self-Applied Inferior Glenohumeral Joint Mobilizations Using Ultrasound
Imaging
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT.
Physical Therapy Student Organization Mt. Pleasant, MI September 2021 – August 2023
PRESIDENT + MEMBER
 Organized meetings for both the PTSO board and PTSO Members monthly
 Completed various volunteer hours and fundrasing events in the Mt. Pleasant Community
 Proposed ideas and events for the betterment of the student body, especially graduate students in physical
therapy
 Communicated information between the faculty and students of Central Michigan physical therapy program
PTSO Cerebral Palsy Annual 5k Mt. Pleasant, MI Spring 2022 and Spring 2023
HEAD COORDINATOR
 Advised a small board of DPT students in organizing a 5k for the community
 Organized fundraising events to raise money for the event
 Provided outreach in the community and online to recruit participants for the race
 Coordinated with community partners in sponsoring the event
 Secured donations in order to be given to the MI-CP foundation
Hands For Health Pro-Bono Clinic Mt. Pleasant, MI September 2022 – July 2023
STUDENT THERAPIST
 Treated a 24-year old male post-TBI to increase ROM, strength, and tone management.
 Performed various technique to increase functional movment and independence
 Educated the patient and mother on the importance of movement and therapy.
 Collaborated with an outside PT to meet common goals

CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid and CPR Training December
2023