Rosie Bergen
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Experienced physiotherapist working in a public health care setting with focus on patient-centered care and complex discharge planning. Excelled in delivering comprehensive rehab programs for orthopedic and amputee patients, enhancing functional independence. Skilled in fostering multidisciplinary communication for optimal outcomes and mentoring future physiotherapy professionals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Providence Health Care
Holy Family Hospital Rehab
10.2018 - Current
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide inpatient rehab to a complex patient population including orthopedic injuries/surgeries, amputations, and neurological diagnoses.
- Promoted functional independence in patients with orthopedic conditions and lower limb amputations by designing and implementing specialized rehabilitation programs.
- Communicated with team members regarding patient progress, barriers to discharge, and discharge planning.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers about management of diagnoses from physiotherapy perspective, safety and equipment recommendations, and discharge planning.
- Participated in multidisciplinary discharge planning and referrals of patients for further rehab in outpatient setting as required.
- Provided supervision and mentorship to UBC physiotherapy students on clinical placements.
Clinical Skills Assistant
UBC Physiotherapy Program
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked as a clinical skills assistant as part of the Limb Loss lab for UBC physiotherapy students.
- Provided education and practical experience to assist in the learning experience of students participating in the lab portion of this module.
- Interacted and engaged with patient partners participating in the lab.
Guest Lecturer
BCIT Prosthetics And Orthotics
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed and presented a 2 hour lecture and lab session for BCIT Prosthetics and Orthotics students on physiotherapy management of transtibial amputations including pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training.
- Engaged with patient partner to provide practical demonstrations of physiotherapy treatment.
Education
Masters Of Physical Therapy -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC11.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2015
Skills
- Assessment of orthopedic and amputee patient populations on admission, during rehab stay, and at disharge
- Patient-centred goal setting and designing and implementing individualized rehab programs to meet patient goals
- Complex discharge planning as part of multidisciplinary team
- Communication with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Patient education on management of diagnoses, prosthesis management, safety recommendations, equipment recommendations, and other discharge recommendations
- Pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training for patients with lower limb amputation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Skills Assistant
UBC Physiotherapy Program
05.2023 - 05.2023
Guest Lecturer
BCIT Prosthetics And Orthotics
11.2022 - 11.2022
Physiotherapist
Providence Health Care
10.2018 - Current
Masters Of Physical Therapy -
University of British Columbia
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of British Columbia