Physical Therapist Care
Resume:
Brooke Baker
Physical Therapist
Traverse City, MI 49684
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I recently joined the physical therapy workforce in 2018 after receiving my doctorate degree from the University of Michigan - Flint, and am currently an acute care physical therapist. I’m passionate about my job as an acute care therapist, and am seeking another physical therapy employment opportunity to maintain a variety in my career, as well as gain experience in various patient settings to further progress my ability to treat all people. I am dedicated to providing the best care that I can for my patients, which includes a holistic approach on treatment and interventions to improve patient function and quality of life to best meet their needs in all phases of their rehabilitation.
I take special interest in the geriatric population, women's health, and acute care. My enthusiasm and creativity allows me to bring new and exciting ideas to the workplace, as well as motivates patients to reach their optimal level of health and performance. I believe strong skills in patient advocacy is a requirement in the career of physical therapy, and intend to continue actively researching and seeking ways that our profession can constantly improve the services we are able to provide.
My passion for rehabilitation as well as compassion for others is obvious on a daily basis, and I will continue to strive for excellence with the care that is provided for my patients.
Work Experience
Physical Therapist
Munson Healthcare - Traverse City, MI
October 2019 to Present
Evaluation and treatment for individuals from ages 10-100+ with a variety of diagnoses including influenza, joint replacements, fractures, cerebrovascular accidents, infections, neurological degeneration, cardiac incidents and diseases, pulmonary incidents and diseases, psychological conditions, critical care cases, and many more
Experience working with patients of all temperaments, cognitive abilities, backgrounds, physical abilities, and multiple co-morbidities
Experience working with family members and providing training for discharge planning, as well as developing appropriate tools and strategies for discharge
Collaborated and built relationships with the rest of the patient-care team including surgeons, medical doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to provide the best holistic patient care
Experience measuring and providing various assistive devices as well as training for ambulation, stair negotiation, within the community, and more
Physical Therapist
Children's Therapy Corner - Okemos, MI
November 2018 to October 2019
Evaluation and treatment for patients from ages up to 18 years with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, stroke, acute injuries, spinal cord injuries, autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, developmental delay, hydrocephalus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal injuries, scoliosis, spina bifida, torticollis, and more
Collaborated with and served as a patient advocate for surgeons, pediatricians, orthotists, neurologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and more to achieve true, holistic patient care
Trained in pediatric pelvic floor rehabilitation
Experience in neuro-developmental treatment (NDT), gait pattern mechanisms, and total motion release (TMR) techniques
Fit various patients for assistive devices including walkers, wheelchairs, and other ambulatory tools
Student Physical Therapist
Health Motion Physical Therapy - Grand Rapids, MI
June 2018 to August 2018
Evaluation and treatment for patients from ages 13+ with a variety of diagnoses including head, neck, back, shoulder, and leg pain, pre- and post-operative conditions, loss of range of motion, diabetic neuropathy, joint pain, scoliosis, sports injuries, sprains and strains, chronic headaches, and more
Provided in-service project on various treatment options for patients with chronic headache patterns to reduce re occurrence of symptoms and relieve pain, specifically centered on manual techniques
Engaged with a highly-diverse patient population of various ages, diagnoses, and patient backgrounds
Trained and practiced in dry needling and cupping techniques
Worked alongside multiple physical therapists as well as provided supervision of physical therapist assistants
Trained and practiced in multiple
kinesiotaping techniques as well as manual therapy techniques
Observed specialized therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation
Student Physical Therapist
Beaumont Health - Macomb, MI
March 2018 to June 2018
Evaluation and treatment for children from birth to age 13 with a variety of neurologic and developmental disorders/injuries including torticollis, developmental delay, incoordination, toe-walking, post-operative recovery, cerebral palsy, sports injuries, cancer rehabilitation, and more
Provided in-service project on the science of core strength and trunk control in child development and rehabilitation, as well as creative treatment ideas able to be used in the clinic, as well as after-hours groups provided to the public
Engaged with a highly-diverse patient caseload of various ages, diagnoses, and patient backgrounds
Trained and practiced in serial casting on lower extremities, able to perform all tasks of the application and removal
Trained and practiced in multiple kinesiotaping techniques
Worked alongside multiple physical therapists, collaborating a variety of clinical reasoning skills and treatment ideas
Observed specialized therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation
Performed aqua-therapy treatment sessions in the pool
Assisted in facilitation of Gymnastics Group
Student Physical Therapist
ProMedica Bixby Hospital - Adrian, MI
January 2018 to March 2018
Evaluation and treatment for individuals from ages 15-100+ with a variety of diagnoses including influenza, joint replacements, fractures, cerebrovascular accidents, infections, neurological degeneration, cardiac incidents and diseases, pulmonary incidents and diseases, dehydration, and more
Provided an in-service project on the mechanics of the “screw-home mechanism” of the knee as well as provided research supporting the use of popliteal massage to increase knee extension range of motion in acute care patients that require quick return of knee extension before being discharged home
Experience working with patients of all temperaments, cognitive abilities, backgrounds, physical abilities, and multiple comorbidities
Collaborated and built relationships with the rest of the patient-care team including surgeons, medical doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to provide the best holistic patient care
Observed two joint replacement surgeries
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Michigan – Flint, MI
August 2018
Bachelor of Science in Movement Science
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
May 2015
Skills
Documentation
Women’s Health
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Acute Care
Manual Therapy
Public Speaking
Clinical Research
Patient Advocacy
Autism Experience
Hospital Experience
Sports Coaching
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