Brooke Hargrove
Summary
Dynamic professional with 6+ years of experience in healthcare 4+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years of corporate healthcare experience. Solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthused to tackle new challenges within speech pathology and healthcare, including mentorship and education. Highly personable and productive professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multi-disciplinary recruitment capabilities by successfully recruited diverse professionals in therapy, social services, education, and nursing fields
- Promoted to Senior Recruiter in February 2023 and Senior Recruiter II in January 2024, due to exceptional performance and leadership skills.
- Streamlined candidate sourcing via NOVA recruitment system
- Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including Account Managers, Licensure Specialists, Compliance Specialists, and others, to facilitate the placement of qualified candidates, ensuring a cohesive and client-focused approach.
- Advocated for traveling professionals, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Assumed the role of an educator, providing in-depth knowledge and insights regarding therapy professionals' scope of practice and industry best practices to Account Managers, team members, and clients.
- Fostered strong partnerships, integrating efforts with HR teams to optimize recruitment tools
- Initiated a mentoring program, boosting recruitment team effectiveness and morale
- Refined job postings, increasing applicant quality and fit by 40%
- Enhanced recruitment efficacy by 30% through strategic data analysis
- Successfully maintained a headcount averaging 60+ working candidates on assignment with 30+ in onboarding and 20+ submitted to jobs consistently throughout 2024
- Optimized placement statistics with 115+ net placements within a 5 month period for 2024
- Successfully placed in the top 20 for Q2 out of 877 recruiters across the company in 2024
- Maintained an average between 60-80% retention rate for candidates on 13 week assignments
- Increased Physical Therapy bookings by 86% year over year, Occupational Therapy bookings by 36% year over year, and therapy bookings overall (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA) by 26% year over year
Speech Language Pathologist- PRN
North Arkansas Speech Services
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Screen newly admitted patients to make appropriate recommendations for speech, swallowing, and/or cognitive skills.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including private practice, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Identified anatomy/physiology of normal swallow vs. swallowing disorders related to various disorders utilizing FEES
- Utilized diagnostic tools to evaluate/provide specifically designed treatment plans for dysphagia, dysarthric, apraxic, voice disordered, dementia, Parkinson's Disorders, head & neck cancer, etc.
- Provided specific treatments for increasing cognitive abilities for neurological patients consisting of TBI & various types of CVAs.
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech And Swallowing Specialists Of Arkansas
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Founded and operated a successful Mobile FEES business serving the regions of northern and central Arkansas, demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership and initiative.
- Negotiated contracts with various home health agencies and outpatient clinics throughout Arkansas, contracting with 22+ facilities
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of swallow function through the utilization of Flexible/Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in diverse healthcare settings, including home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient clinics, ensuring accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
- Provided expert dietary recommendations and evidence-based treatment interventions for patients who underwent FEES evaluations, contributing to improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Proficiently determined the pathophysiology of swallow function for patients in post-acute care, enabling precise therapeutic interventions and patient-centered care.
- Collaborated seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists, Gastroenterologists (GI), and Medical Doctors (MD), offering critical insights and making recommendations for optimal patient care.
- Demonstrated a commitment to education and research by delivering engaging in-services and educational sessions on the importance of instrumental assessments and the benefits of FEES to facility personnel and administration, fostering a deeper understanding of dysphagia management within healthcare facilities.
Speech Language Pathologist
Gross Therapy Services, Inc.
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Worked for GTS during two separate periods: 01/2018-03/2019 in a full time capacity & 06/2020-11/2021 on a PRN basis
- Delivered comprehensive Speech Therapy services from 01/2018-03/2019 & 06/2020-08/2021, catering to the unique needs of patients across a diverse range of settings, including home health, outpatient therapy at GTS Physical Therapy Clinics, and evaluations/therapy at Fulton County Hospital on a PRN basis.
- Provided maternity leave coverage at Melbourne School District from 08/2021-11/2021, completing medicaid billing, IEP plans, Progress Reports, and Re-evaluations within proper timelines for children with fluency disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, and articulation/phonology disorders.
- Completed the clinical fellowship experience and obtained Certificate of Clinical Competence 10/2018
- Supervised two clinical fellow SLPs: 05/2021-03/2022 & 04/2021-06/2022
- Provided specialized Home Health Speech Therapy to multiple reputable agencies, including LHC Group-Elite Home Health, Approve Home Health, and Kindred at Home
- Conducted Clinical Bedside Swallow Evaluations, a critical step in determining the necessity for instrumental assessments, ensuring that patients received the most appropriate and effective dysphagia therapy interventions.
- Provided essential education to patients and their families regarding recommended treatments and strategies.
- Earned certification in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for swallowing
- Collaborated actively with members of the rehabilitation team to direct patient care and facilitate seamless discharge planning, ensuring a holistic and coordinated approach to patient well-being.
- Performed a wide array of speech, language, voice, and cognitive linguistic evaluations, both formal and informal, enabling the accurate diagnosis of various conditions, including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria/motor speech disorders, voice disorders, and cognitive-linguistic deficits.
- Tailored individualized treatment plans and goals for patients with diverse diagnoses
- Nurtured meaningful and compassionate relationships with patients and their caregivers, fostering an environment of trust, comfort, and support, which is essential for effective therapeutic outcomes.
Speech Language Pathologist
Good Samaratin Society
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and provided targeted treatment for a diverse caseload of patients with a spectrum of communication and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, dysarthria, speech/language impairments, cognitive deficits, and voice disorders, within both Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and outpatient settings.
- Implemented proactive screening protocols to identify early signs of communication or swallowing decline, taking preventative measures to maintain patients' current levels of daily functioning and overall quality of life.
- Championed patient safety and independence by delivering comprehensive training in compensatory strategies, empowering individuals to regain their autonomy and facilitating a successful transition back to their homes and communities.
- Played a pivotal role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration by actively engaging with healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
- Participated in discussions to identify opportunities for system improvements, harnessing the collective expertise of team members to conceptualize, propose, and ultimately gain approval for changes aimed at revitalizing outdated and inefficient programs and processes.
- Established open lines of communication with physicians to secure necessary orders for Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and Video-fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS), ensuring timely and accurate assessments for patients requiring instrumental evaluations.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail by consistently documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes in a timely and productive manner, utilizing the Casamba electronic documentation system to maintain precise records of care provided.
Speech-Language Pathologist
LHC Group, Inc.
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Assumed leadership responsibilities as the lead SLP, overseeing the training and competency assessments of new SLP hires, contributing to the professional development of the team.
- Conducted comprehensive screening, evaluations, and targeted treatments tailored to adult to geriatric patients, showcasing versatility and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs within Home Health settings
- Averaged 4-8 patients per day within a 60-70 mile radius
- Skillfully completed OASIS evaluations, leveraging Homecare Homebase documentation to ensure accurate and compliant patient assessments, contributing to seamless care coordination within the home health environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing individualized treatment plans, catering to patients recovering from surgery, undergoing post-acute rehabilitation, managing post-injury challenges, or coping with a range of debilitating illnesses such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Head and Neck Cancer, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, COPD, and more.
- Gained valuable hands-on experience in providing specialized care to ventilator-dependent and tracheotomy patients, showcasing a commitment to delivering complex care interventions.
- Spearheaded in-service education initiatives, disseminating best practices in SLP service delivery and offering invaluable guidance to fellow healthcare professionals on effectively assisting patients facing dysphagia and communication difficulties.
- Facilitated seamless interdisciplinary collaboration by coordinating closely with physical and occupational therapists, physicians, nurses, and fellow Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), ensuring patients received comprehensive, patient-centered care plans.
- Actively communicated with doctors and nurses to secure appropriate orders for patients, including direct communication with physicians to obtain orders and provide recommendations for individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient and family support and education, engaging families as integral partners in the treatment and carryover process, and incorporating patient and family goals into the care plan.
- Delivered evidence-based treatment options, aligning interventions with patient needs and achieving therapeutic goals effectively.
- Maintained meticulous and organized electronic documentation using the PointCare electronic documentation system, ensuring comprehensive and timely record-keeping of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
Education
Master of Communication Disorders (M.C.D.) -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2017
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2016
Skills
- As a recruiter: talent sourcing, industry-specific knowledge, screening and interviewing, relationship building, negotiation, recruitment software, social media recruiting, data analysis, communication, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, team collaboration, and continuous professional development
- As an SLP: Ability to mentor and share knowledge while providing satisfactory supervision to 2 Clinical Fellows and various SLPs transitioning into healthcare during time as team lead for LHC group
- As an SLP: Evaluation and remediation of disorders consisting of voice, dysphagia (FEES and NMES), post stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injuries, dementia, PDs, Alzheimer's Disorders, head & neck cancer, respiratory difficulties, trachs/vents associated with swallowing, and other medical communication disorders in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health companies, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc
- As an SLP: Evaluation and treatment of speech/language disorders consisting of fluency, phonology, articulation, receptive/expressive language, and other related disorders in the school setting
Additional Information
Publications
McCurley, Brooke (2017). Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Hispanic Youth that Attend an After-School Program. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools. ProQuest online publication
Presentations
McCurley, Brooke. (2017, November). Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Hispanic Youth that Attend an After-School Program. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Los Angeles CA
Certification
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) experienced/certified; MOCA certified; Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist- PRN
North Arkansas Speech Services
03.2021 - 11.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech And Swallowing Specialists Of Arkansas
09.2020 - 11.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Good Samaratin Society
06.2020 - 09.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
LHC Group, Inc.
04.2019 - 06.2020
Speech Language Pathologist
Gross Therapy Services, Inc.
01.2018 - 11.2021
Master of Communication Disorders (M.C.D.) -
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
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