Nathan Abiva

AGE: 21
ADDRESS 8020 Gaylen Rd. San Diego, CA 92126
PHONE (858)-603-3660
E-MAIL nathanabiva@gmail.com or abiva002@cougars.csusm.edu

OBJECTIVE To explore the field of physical therapy and to learn from this experience, which will
be applied into future studies and work for an ambitious, developing student’s skillset.

EDUCATION Mira Mesa High School (2010-2014)

Miramar College (2015-2016)
California State University San Marcos (2014-Present)
 Major: Bachelor’s in Science Kinesiology (KINE)
 Class of Summer 2018
 Completed curriculum includes: statistics in KINE, anatomy and physiology,
exercise physiology, motor control, etc.
 CPR/AED and First Aid Certified (American Heart Association)

EXPERIENCE 2015-2016 University of San Diego Thornton Hospital La Jolla, CA

& WORK - Intensive Care Unit Volunteer
 Responsible for answering unit’s phone calls, visiting with patients and
assisting in their activities, directing and aiding patients’ family members,
assisting staff in transporting patients, transporting lab specimens, transporting
and cleaning medical equipment, etc, in a fast-paced environment with good
teamwork

2017-Present Discount Tire San Diego, CA

- Service Technician/Crew Chief
 Problem solving experience, customer service, and hands-on experience
 Leadership and mentoring experience
 Team player and time management experience

2018 (Spring) Motor Control Research Study

 Conducted and presented a research study in CSUSM kinesiology department
analyzing the influence of Virtualizer (Virtual Reality) on gait pattern and
whether similarities were present within an individual’s walking cycle on a
regular surface. Purpose was to see whether clinics and rehabilitation centers
could possibly use Virtualizer for rehabilitation usage.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
 Computer Literate (Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, etc.)
 Manual Labor Ability
 Follower and Leadership Skills
 Organized and Detail Oriented

• ADDRESS 8020 Gaylen Rd. San Diego, CA 92126 • PHONE (858) 603-3660 • E-MAIL nathanabiva@gmail.com