Amber Howard
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Driven and highly motivated student with a 4.0 GPA. Committed to bettering myself through higher education opportunities and tackling any challenges that come my way. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and personal goals. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Technician
Brooks Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility
Jacksonville , Florida
2022.07 - Current
- Provided transport for patients going to and from the therapy gym. This included a variety of transfer methods, such as stand-pivot, squat-pivot, sliding board, and Hoyer lift transfers.
- Ensured patient safety during therapy sessions, following proper protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted therapists in evaluating patients' physical abilities and limitations for accurate treatment planning.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing their emotional needs throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Proactively addressed potential safety hazards in the therapy environment, reducing risk of injury for both patients and staff members.
- Prepared necessary equipment for therapy sessions, maintained a clean and organized work environment, and managed inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Showed initiative in the workplace by taking an additional scheduling role, on top of my daily responsibilities as a therapy technician. This involves placing appropriate patients on therapist schedules and coordinating with therapists and other staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL2025-08
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Lynne M. Sneed Endowed Scholarship Recipient (2024)
- Honoree of UNF President's List (Fall 2023 - Current)
- 4.0 GPA
- Honoree of Keiser University President's List (Spring 2023 - Summer 2023)
- Honoree of Florida State College at Jacksonville President's List (Summer 2019 - Spring 2022)
- Old Plank Christian Academy High School Valedictorian (2022)
- President and Member of National Honors Society (2022)
- Member of National Society of High School Scholars (2022)
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Therapy Technician
Brooks Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility
2022.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Florida
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