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Brooke Mejia

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Organized, dependable physical therapist successful at managing multiple priorities while spreading positivity throughout the team. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to gain experience and provide value to our hospital.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time Physical Therapist

Encompass Health
05.2022 - Current
  • Float Therapist: Had the opportunity to build relationships with therapists and case managers on every team
  • Weekend Staff: Ensured procedures and documentation were consistent on weekends by being a recognizable face and resource to PRN therapists. Led in organizing coverage for patients in the event of call-outs by posting schedules on board and communicating with weekend staff
  • Patient Advocate: Assisted the Quality department in patient rounding on two rooms to improve Patient Satisfaction, providing the opportunity to collaborate across departments to meet patients’ needs
  • Patient Experience Committee: Helped to host movie nights for patients, providing transportation, helping with meals, and providing one on one therapeutic presence
  • Preceptorship: Served as the primary preceptor for two current physical therapists on staff

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
04.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Health Science -

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, Florida
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Accountability
  • Interpersonal Relations

Community Service

  • Primary Care Progress, Student Mentor, 04/2021, 04/2023. Provided one-on-one mentorship to an undergraduate student pursuing Physical Therapy school
  • Capstone Project, Co-Leader, 09/2021, 03/2022. Connected community members to resources on assistive device maintenance, including hosting a balance screening event and producing an educational handout
  • Community Health, Committee Leader, 01/2020, 07/2021. Led a committee producing health information handouts benefitting 500 individuals in the Gainesville area
  • Mother Teresa Project, Student Missionary, 03/2019, 03/2019,.Assisted with residents and community tasks, including organizing the in-house pharmacy, at a home for disabled women and children in Mexico City, Mexico

Timeline

Full-time Physical Therapist

Encompass Health
05.2022 - Current

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Health Science -

Ave Maria University
Brooke Mejia