Brooke Taylor
Blairs Mills,Pennsylvania
Summary
Compassionate and dynamic personality with a solid foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation principles, eager to embark on a path of further education towards a career in physical therapy. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, I have developed a passion for promoting and maintaining health and wellness through hands-on interventions. My dedication to continuous learning and professional growth is evident through applying my coursework to my clinical experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Camp Health Aide
Penn State University
06.2022 - Current
- Primary assessment of injury/illness and first-aide care
- supplying ice and application of ice bags
- paperwork for injury or incident under supervision of health tech
- basic pre-hospital emergency response and emergency cardiac care (CPR/AED)
Adaptive Fitness Intern
Happy Valley FitLink
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within adaptive fitness, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Learn to create fun and engaging classes that can be taught to adapt to the needs of our community working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities of all ages
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Kinesiology Fellowship
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Help meet the practice and game day hydration needs of football student-athletes
- Observe injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation programs for a wide variety of orthopedic related injuries
- Learn the ways of handling major and minor injuries during crunched time periods to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes.
Personal Care Home Administrator
Amy Lawson
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide personal care in the home by preparing meals, giving physical assistance, giving medications and practicing hygienic activities
- Learning time management skills from working two jobs
- Learn the ways of HIPPA in the home and more knowledge of medications and physical activities to help with rehabilitation from injuries.
- Facilitated regular family updates on the status of their loved one''s well-being via phone calls or written reports.
STNA
Embassy of Woodland Park
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Provide care and rehabilitation services to elderly patients through hygienic activities and physical assistance
- Work with physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and physical therapists to ensure optimal care plans for each patient
- Learn CPR skills, becoming CNA certified, and learning the patience it takes to work with elderly patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Movement Science Option
12.2023
GPA: 3.64
- [Kinesiology Club] VP of Marketing & Active Member for 3.5 years
- [Pre-PT club] Active Member for 3 years
- Extracurricular Activities: [Street Medicine, Pasadena, CA] Took a course to learn more about the homeless population in CA, spent two weeks working closely on the streets to provide rehabilitation services and medicine. Reported back to the University to request more funding and grow the program to disseminate information on general stereotypes made towards this population.
Skills
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid & Epi-pen Certified
- ACSM Certification (American College of Sports Medicine)
- STNA Certification (State-Tested Nurse Aid)
- Trained in Title IX, and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
- Computer Skills: Excel, Rscript, Rstudio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Treatment plan implementation & progress tracking
- Direct Patient Care
- Report Preparation & Completion
Activities
Kinesiology Club, University Park, PA, VP of Marketing & Active Member, 08/2021, Present, Learn more about kinesiology and provide support to younger students entering the major. Complete community service opportunities. Work to organize and communicate group orders and events, while restructuring leadership within the club.
Timeline
Adaptive Fitness Intern - Happy Valley FitLink
08.2023 - 01.2024
Sports Camp Health Aide - Penn State University
06.2022 - Current
Kinesiology Fellowship - Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics
08.2021 - 05.2023
Personal Care Home Administrator - Amy Lawson
05.2021 - 06.2022
STNA - Embassy of Woodland Park
12.2020 - 03.2022
The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Movement Science Option
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