Curriculum Vitae Personal Information: Name Brenda Livelli Address Esplanade de Meer 168
Amsterdam (NL) Mobile +31(0) 636080353 E-mail [email protected] Nationality Italy Date of birth 07.05.1991 Place of birth Piacenza Education: 08.2011 – 07.2015 European School of Physiotherapy (ESP) Hogeschool
van Amsterdam, (www.hva.nl) School of Physiotherapy (Bachelor of Science)
09.2010 – 08.2011 After high school I took a gap year in London, where I worked as au pair in a family in order to improve my English.
09.2005 – 07.2010 Liceo Scientifico Lorenzo Respighi (Italy, Piacenza)
Diploma achieved: High School Diploma (Maths and Physics School)
Professional Experience: 02.2015-05.2015 Internship: The Buckingham Clinic (Glasgow, UK)-
Private practice and Spinal Health http://www.buckinghamclinic.com/
Tasks: - Patient history taking - Assessment and evaluation of SMART goals - Interventions - Treatment plan - Mobilization skills (Mulligan, Maitland) - IDD Therapy - Specialised in lumbar and cervical assessment
09.2014-02.2015 Sport Services (Soccer and Rugby)- FysioHolland
Tasks: - Examination and diagnosing injuries - Planning and execution of treatment programmes - Build-up training plan - Using methods such as massage, electrotherapy - Keeping records of player’s treatment - Referral if needed
08.2014-09.2014 Volunteering as physiotherapist student orthopaedic clinic
(Piacenza, Italy) Contact physiotherapist: Rita Rimondi
- Assisting main physiotherapist on treatments - Patient history intake - Evaluation - Treatment plan
02.2014-06.2014 LiveLife- Rehab Centre (Malta), Neurological and
orthopaedic departments (in and out patients): http://www.livelife.com.mt/site/
Tasks: - Patient history taking - Assessment and evaluation - Neurological conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury, spina
bifida, cerebral palsy) - Treatment plan - Ultrasound therapy - AlterG Treadmill (Anti-gravity treadmill)
09.2013 – 01.2014 Minor in primary Rehabilitation (Shoulder algorithm)-
Hogeschool van Amsterdam (Adri Apeldoorn, Alkmaar, NL) Tasks:
- Internal/external impingement shoulder tests performed on patients
- Wrote article on shoulder algorithm (impingements) 02.2013 – 04.2013 FysioWorld Amsterdam- Internship, orthopaedic field,
Private Practice (Marco Spironello, Clinical Instructor): http://www.fysioworldamsterdam.nl/
Tasks: - Observation patient history and anamnesis - Observation handling skills - Interventions planning - Massage (trigger point)
Achievements and Commitments:
05.2011 IELTS English Exam at Callan School (Oxford Circus, London, UK) (during gap year in London, UK)
11.2014 First Aid/CPR Course (Sport Services)- European
Resuscitation Council (Certificate received) 01.2015 Kinesiotaping Course- Hogeschool van Amsterdam, ESP
(Floor Siegelaar, lecturer in the ESP program) 09.2011-09.2012 Class Representative at ESP Tasks: - Organizing meetings within the class
- Writing e-mails to the teachers for specific requests from students
- Main contact person for students if needed
09.2013-01.2013 Class Tutorials Assessment and Interventions (ESP) Tasks:
- Organizing assessment and intervention for first year students
- Sharing personal experience - Giving advice on how to study and perform practical
exams - Practicing and teaching handling skills with students
Personal Skills and Competences:
- Professional - Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with
patients and carers - Excellent patient handling skills - Good listening skills - Able to deal with emotional and stressful situations - Flexibility to work on week ends on rotational basis
Organisation Skills:
- Good time management - Able to maintain clinical record and seek advice from
other health care professionals - Able to establish action goals with patients and build-
up a treatment plan - Experience working within a team environment
Areas of expertise:
- Muskuloskeletal physiotherapy - Orthopaedic - Stroke management - Sports injuries - Patient care - Use of electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy
Languages Italian: mother tongue Spanish: second language English: IELTS exam (Gap year in London) French: basic knowledge German: basic knowledge Dutch: planning an advanced course Hobbies Sports (rowing, swimming, running, kickboxing,
snowboarding), travelling Different Driving license (European)
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