Nicole Brunne

Uxbridge, ON, L9P1N3 416-985-9404 nicolebrunne@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-brunne-62a678101

Objective: To obtain an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant

position within the rehab profession.

Relevant Skills
 Developed the ability to build rapport through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Enhanced growing knowledge of the best and current practices within rehab and patient care
 Established ability to perform practical skills with clients such as ROM, positioning, seating and
exercises, while considering reasonable precautions and safety
 Generated understanding of client confidentiality, privacy and respect for various backgrounds and
abilities
 Established excellent organizational, problem-solving and computer skills specifically MS Office
and Meditech
 Demonstrated working knowledge with clinical reasoning and professional practice
 Displayed ability to collaborate and become a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team
 Exceeded reliable, flexible and responsible work ethic, with proven ability to maintain excellent
attendance
 Committed to providing a creative perspective to solutions and treatment plans
 Obtained experience working in the acute care setting with ability to perform essential physical
requirements for rehab goals
 Gained knowledge of the standards and legislations for Occupational Therapy and Physical
Therapy disciplines through coursework

Education
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant Graduating May 2018
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
 Well-developed therapeutic skills within a school lab setting: both occupational therapy and
physiotherapy skills
 Achieved honour roll standing with a GPA of 4.85 out of 5.0
 Excelled in relevant courses include: Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Interpersonal
Communication Skills for Rehab, PTA Skills 1&2, OTA Skills 1&2, Presenting Conditions
Neurological Investigation and Evaluation

Bachelorette of Biological Science Graduated April 2015

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
 Major in Animal Biology
 Excelled in Mammalian Physiology Course 2014
 Achieved honour roll throughout final year of study
 Knowledge of basic brain anatomy and function within the relevant course, Sensation and
Perception 2015

Related Experience
Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant Field Placement
Grandview Children’s Center, Oshawa, Ontario, Obtained 200 minutes Sept. 2017- December 2017
 Excelled with building rapport and client centered care with Campbell’s School students
 Designed and planned interventions for both fine motor and gross motor sessions
 Collaborated with inter-professional team members

Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Ontario, Obtained 160 minutes January 2017- March 2017
 Shadowing and collaborating alongside Rehab Assistant in Acute Care and Clinical Care Unit
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 Established and developed rapport and client centered care with patients
 Developed client centered care and working with a collaborative team
 Demonstrated ability to complete clinical notes
 Led therapeutic interventions independently with only the supervision on preceptor

Work Experience
Kingfisher International, Stouffville, Ontario March 2016 to Present
 Assisted in research and scientific studies that involve highly detailed and specific parameters
 Productive with animal tasks: providing husbandry services such as cleaning, feeding and
socializing
 Demonstrated consistent practice using PPE (personal protective equipment)
 Productive working individually and in a team setting in a highly paced environment
 Understanding of confidentiality within a work place

Mill Run Golf Course, Uxbridge, Ontario May 2012 to November 2015
 Demonstrated a great deal of customer service skills
 Adapted and worked in various types of environments
 Exceeded in team work and leadership to complete daily tasks
 Motivated to complete various heavy lifting and physical activity tasks

Brooklin Kennel, Uxbridge, Ontario May 2014 to December 2014

 Collaborated with pet owners appropriately
 Developed a good work ethic under time pressure constraints
 Established the importance of a clean working space

Vince's Market, Uxbridge, Ontario September 2008 to August 2011

 Established excellent reception skills: answering customer calls and placing orders
 Achieved independence: learning to develop and problem solve on my own

Certificates and Awards

 Standard First Aid with CPR Level C August 30 2017
 Worker Health and Safety Training Certificate October 10 2016
 AODA & WHIMIS Certificate October 10 2016
 Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Certificate October 10 2016
 IPAC Core Competencies Online Modules October 15 2016
 Hand Hygiene Modules October 15 2016
 IPE Certificate November 14 2016
 Awards: Roger Anderson Charity Classic Award January 2018

Professional Affiliation
 Canadian Physiotherapy Association Member November 30, 2016- Present

Related Volunteer Work

Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Outpatient Clinic, Uxbridge, Ontario October 2014-March 2015
 worked in the outpatient clinic: cleaning plinths, set up treatment sessions, assisted with sessions,
put together exercise diagrams and take home instructions for patients, answered phone calls
Kids Ability, Guelph, Ontario September 2014-December 2014
 mentoring and interacting with children with physical, behavioral and developmental disabilities