MEGHAN E.

RYAN
282Loftus Street* New Bedford, MA 02746 * (508)415-8553
mr9d27c4@westpost.net

Occupational Objective
To secure a position in the field of pharmaceutical sales/medical equipment sale
s with a progressive company that offers opportunity for professional growth and
development.
Profile
* Well educated health care professional offering a unique combination of profes
sional skills resulting in an aptitude for quickly synthesizing information and
strategizing solutions
* Thorough understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, aiding in ab
ility to convey complex concepts in order to facilitate comprehension
* Articulate, persuasive communicator with excellent management and negotiation
skills, able to deliver high impact presentations that communicate value and ben
efit to key decision makers
* High energy, enthusiastic, and creative thinker focusing on satisfying custome
r's needs while remaining diplomatic
* Professional, articulate, and confident public speaker with superb organizatio
nal, problem solving, decision making and time management skills
* Excellent networking and intrapersonal skills fostering relationships between
staff and clientele
Education
* Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
o Masters of Physical Therapy, January 2006
o Bachelor of Health Science, May 2004
o Dean's List 10 consecutive semesters
o Undergraduate GPA 3.2/4.0; Graduate GPA 3.7/4.0
o 2 semesters of pharmacology ( 12 credits)
Certification
* CPR certified
Employment While Financing Education
* Freestones City Grill New Bedford MA (May 2001 to Present)
o Management position requiring creation and implementation of server schedule,
extensive guest and staff interaction, and attendance at weekly meetings to act
as liaison on behalf of front of the house staff; excelled in self-management, t
ime management, organizational skills, communication, initiating and sustaining
relationships

Clinical Experience
* Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA (May- July 05)
o Evaluated and implemented therapeutic interventions for patients diagnosed wit
h multiple cardiac, orthopedic and neurological disabilities as well as oncology
patients
o Provided caregiver training and developed home recommendations for discharge p
lanning
o Investigated and researched low level laser therapy
o Presented an in-service on low level laser therapy
* Hasbro Hospital, Providence, RI (Sept - Oct 05)
o Responsible for evaluation, development of intervention strategies, documentat
ion and equipment management for children with orthopedic injuries, CP, brain in
jury with mental retardation and multiple handicaps
o Collaborated directly with occupational therapists to develop and implement me
thods of adaptive communication for children with expressive deficits
o Presented my masters thesis on backpack safety in elementary schools
* New England Sinai Rehabilitation, Stoughton, MA (Oct- Dec 05)
o Responsible for evaluation, intervention, documentation and discharge planning
for patients diagnosed with multiple cardiac, orthopedic and neurological disab
ilities as well as oncology patients
o Participated in regular clinical team meetings to assist with the coordination
of patient services
o Presented a case-study on a patient with Gullian-Barre
* Connecticut Diagnostics, Rocky Hill, CT (May- July 04)
o Implemented and executed a variety of therapeutic interventions within the spe
cialty of orthopedics
o Evaluated, documented and monitored treatment progressions to allow for maxima
l functional gains
o Coordinated treatment sessions to maximize patient independent function
o Provided caregiver training and home recommendations for discharge planning
o Provided patients with personalized "home exercise programs"
o Designed instructional exercise poster for patients in-home therapy
Research
* A Survey of Parents' Knowledge of Appropriate Design and Fit of the Backpack:
Willingness of Parents to Explore Safer Options for Their Children Masters Thes
is (May 2005).
o Selected to be presented at APTA Fall Conference, Oct. 2005

References
* Available upon request