M. Frannie Whelan

Northwestern University | Graduate Student Clinician

Glenview, Illinois, United States

About

I have recently graduated in the class of 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University.

Experience

  • Rehabilitation Technician at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Supporting hospital operations by preparing, sterilizing, and distributing medical equipment and supplies to patient care units. Monitoring inventory levels, restocked supplies, and ensured accurate tracking to meet daily clinical needs. Inspecting equipment and instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and compliance with safety standards. Coordinating with nursing and therapy staff to deliver specialized supplies promptly and efficiently. Transporting patients to and from therapy sessions and assisted with mobility as needed. Monitoring and maintaining therapy equipment, ensuring proper sanitization and organization of the rehab gym and treatment areas.

  • Volunteer at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

    Every weekday, I dedicated my time to volunteering on various units throughout the hospital, ensuring that equipment and patient rooms were properly maintained to uphold the highest standards. In addition to my responsibilities in housekeeping, I actively supported therapists by assisting with exercises and undertaking additional tasks whenever required, contributing to the smooth operation of the healthcare environment and the well-being of patients.

  • President at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Tri Delta (Part-time · 2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Chapter President
      Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Serving as a leader of the chapter of 140 women. - Presiding over all chapter business and operations. - Representing the chapter as primary representative and spokesperson on all scales. - Managing 4 VPs and overseeing/ managing the total 21 person executive team.

    • Director of Social Events
      Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Serving as the chapter's contact to collaborate with other organizations for social, philanthropic, or athletic events. Responsibilities include securing all locations, and creating risk management procedures for any and all events, managing any event registration paperwork as necessary with Purdue University guidelines, and coordinating any speakers and/or presenters to attend a planned event for chapter members.Serving as the chapter's contact to collaborate with other organizations for social, philanthropic, or athletic events. Responsibilities include securing all locations, and creating risk management procedures for any and all events, managing any event registration paperwork as necessary with Purdue University guidelines, and coordinating any speakers and/or presenters to attend a planned event for chapter members.

  • Interdisciplinary Women's Reproductive Health Collaborative Research Collaborator at Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences
    May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos

    The women's reproductive health study abroad research program provided me with an amazing interdisciplinary, research-based learning experience. I participated in guided research hours, which trained me in basic research practices and skills such as study conceptualization, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, manuscript and presentation composition, and various software programs. I had the opportunity to work and interact with women’s health clinicians, practitioners, and activists and connect with local women in Florence to understand more about pregnancy and postpartum experiences and policies for women in Florence, Italy.