Jennifer Brimm, MPA, BSN, RN
Harrisburg,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure RN position. Ready to help team achieve departmental and facility goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
My extensive background in physical therapy partnered with my nursing education will allow me to provide the best well-rounded care possible to my patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Department Of Veteran Affairs-Veterans Health
03.2018 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
LHC Group
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Coordinated care among patients in multiple county service area.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, JENNIFER BRIMM
06.2010 - 03.2015
- Liaised with physical therapist to deliver appropriate therapy according to care plan
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment
- Attended client care conferences to provide information to other team members
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care
DIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES,
RehabCare Group Inc
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL05.2023
Master of Science - Public Service Administration
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mid-Continent University
Mayfield, KY12.2005
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistance
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN08.1991
Skills
- Injury Prevention
- Communications
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Screening
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Safety Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Needs Assessment
- Evaluate Progress Data
- Nursing Assistance
Accomplishments
- Marion VAMC hospice and palliative care unit
- Marion VAMC home based behavioral health visits
- Mercy Lourdes OB labor and delivery including surgery
- Mercy Lourdes Newborn nursery
- Mercy Lourdes ICU
- LHC Group Home Healthcare home visits
Clinical experiences included:
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Department Of Veteran Affairs-Veterans Health
03.2018 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
LHC Group
03.2015 - 03.2018
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, JENNIFER BRIMM
06.2010 - 03.2015
DIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES,
RehabCare Group Inc
11.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Master of Science - Public Service Administration
University of Evansville
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mid-Continent University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistance
University of Evansville
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