Brooke Nakamura
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Passionate to inspire personal drive and self-confidence through motivational and skills development. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set goals and build a vision of excellence. Strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Golf Coach position and to assist the organization to achieve its goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ergonomics Coordinator
Queen's Health System
12.2016 - Current
- Encourage safety and create opportunity for system efficiency for employees of the system; inpatient, outpatient, affiliate clinics, clinical and non-clinical through ergonomic assessment and provide recommendations to prevent injury, risk management, and return to work
- Consult with facilities, IT, and architects on new construction and renovation projects
- Management of projects, coordinating various individuals/departments to meet deadlines/goals
- Participate with the selection of standardization of safe patient handling equipment, task chairs, monitor arms, ergonomic equipment and various furniture.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Queen's Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Outpatient rehab department.
Return to Work Coordinator
HEMIC - Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Review claims, therapy associated with injured workers to assure therapy is appropriate
- Job site analysis to assure safe return for injured worker to modified or full duty work.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Queen's Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
06.2009 - 01.2015
- Outpatient rehab department
- Evaluate and treat patients with hand and arm diagnosis, ergonomic and job analysis to patients and staff of various departments.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Outpatient rehab department.
Staff Occupational Therapist/Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
CHART Rehabilitation of Hawaii
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Administer Blankenship test to assess client's physical capabilities/limitations
- Develop rehabilitation/work conditioning programs for patients to return to their activities of daily living & work
- Create job descriptions and assess return to work capabilities/safety.
Staff Therapist
Howard Therapy
07.2004 - 10.2004
- Outpatient hand therapy clinic.
Staff therapist
Range of Motion
04.2002 - 07.2004
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans in a hand therapy clinic.
- Managed one of two offices - an administrator and 3 Therapists.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Physical Rehabilitation Network
08.2000 - 03.2002
Student Athletic Trainer
San Jose State University
08.1996 - 12.1997
- Instruct athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
- Communicate with head trainer and doctors about patient needs.
- Evaluate and triage athletic injuries for doctor.
- Provide care, first aid and initial contact for any injury occurring on field or during practice.
- Plan medical coverage for away games.
- Monitor and assess injured athletes during rehabilitation sessions.
- Work in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy- Administration and Practice Management -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals
Provo, Utah08.2012
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy -
San Jose State University
San Jose, California06.2000
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Consulting
- Project Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Training and Development
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Blankenship System Functional Capacity Evaluation, 07/18/11, Quest Medical Group, Inc.
- Health Practitioner CPR and First Aid, current
Affiliations
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), 1047856
- State of Hawaii registration, Occupational Therapist, 331
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 04065047
- Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii (OTAH), current
Leadership Positions
- Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii, President, 2022
- Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii, Vice President, 2013-2021 & January 2023-present
- AOAO Board Member - Vice President, August 2008 - present
Continuing Education
- Pathophysiology & Mechanics of the Shoulder, Northeast Seminars. October 2001.
- Hands-on Tendon Trauma: Flexor & Extensor Injuries, Clinical Specialty Education. February 2002.
- Philadelphia 2003, Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand with Emphasis on the Wrist. The Hand Rehabilitation Foundation. March 2003.
- PAMs for the Upper Extremity Specialist. Therapy Network Seminars. January 2010.
- Biomechanics of the Hand: An Analytical Approach to Hand Rehab. Rehab Education. June 2013.
- Ergonomics and Human Factors: Strategic Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health. Harvard, School of Public Health. October 2015.
- Ergonomics: Matheson, Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES)- March 2016
Hobbies
Golf, hiking, travel, self acclaimed foodie & all things that encourage finding new experiences.
Timeline
Ergonomics Coordinator
Queen's Health System
12.2016 - Current
Staff Occupational Therapist
Queen's Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
09.2016 - 12.2016
Return to Work Coordinator
HEMIC - Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2016
Staff Occupational Therapist
Queen's Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
06.2009 - 01.2015
Staff Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
05.2007 - 06.2009
Staff Occupational Therapist/Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
CHART Rehabilitation of Hawaii
05.2005 - 05.2007
Staff Therapist
Howard Therapy
07.2004 - 10.2004
Staff therapist
Range of Motion
04.2002 - 07.2004
Staff Occupational Therapist
Physical Rehabilitation Network
08.2000 - 03.2002
Student Athletic Trainer
San Jose State University
08.1996 - 12.1997
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy- Administration and Practice Management -
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy -
San Jose State University
- Blankenship System Functional Capacity Evaluation, 07/18/11, Quest Medical Group, Inc.
- Health Practitioner CPR and First Aid, current
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