Vanessa Coccurello
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and time management skills, ensuring effective patient assessment and care planning. Committed to patient-focused rehabilitation with expertise in clinical reasoning, exercise programming, and maintaining strong clinical documentation. Career goal includes advancing in roles that leverage these competencies to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Active Rehabilitation Therapist
Physiomed
Hamilton, Canada
08.2021 - Current
- Guide exercise and movement, enhancing patient mobility and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
- Create tailored rehabilitation plans, boosting patient confidence and recovery.
- Apply evidence-based protocols, achieving significant patient progress.
- Develop engaging exercise programmes, increasing patient participation.
- Educated clients on injury prevention techniques and self-management strategies to enhance overall wellbeing.
Placement
Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Independently managed and prioritised a complex caseload in acute Medicine of the Elderly, making autonomous clinical decisions and adapting plans in response to fluctuating patient presentation and ward pressures.
- Led physiotherapy input within the multidisciplinary team, providing clear, concise handover, influencing discharge planning, and ensuring mobility goals and risks were communicated and implemented effectively by all staff.
- Delivered advanced functional and frailty-focused assessment and rehabilitation, including early mobilisation, falls prevention strategies, and tailored exercise programmes for patients with multi-morbidity, cognitive impairment, and acute illness.
- Demonstrated strong risk management and clinical safety, conducting dynamic risk assessments, escalating deterioration promptly, and ensuring safe use of equipment and mobility aids in a high-acuity environment.
- Contributed to quality improvement by presenting and discussing evidence-based changes to healthcare professionals within the hospital, identifying mobility safety and improving functional outcomes in frailty care
- Established a good rapport with patients by displaying empathy and understanding during therapy sessions.
Placement
East Lothian Community Hospital
East Lothian, Scotland
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify impairments, functional limitations, and patient-specific goals.
- Offered guidance on home exercise programmes, enabling continued improvement outside clinic hours.
- Attended sessions focused on McKenzie protocol and post-surgery wrist rehabilitation
- Communicated clearly and compassionately with patients to build trust, improve engagement, and enhance treatment adherence
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment records
- Demonstrate adaptability and problem-solving when modifying treatment plans based on patient response or changing clinical presentation
Placement
Lochmaben Community Hospital
Dumfies and Galloway, Scotland
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care plans for stroke rehabilitation patients.
- Developed and implemented individualised rehabilitation programmes tailored to patient needs, promoting recovery and functional independence.
- Conducted patient assessments and contributed to goal-setting discussions with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and nursing staff.
- Accurately documented clinical notes and progress reports, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and strategies to support ongoing recovery at home.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning and adaptability in a fast-paced, community healthcare setting.
Placement
NHS Lanarkshire Physiotherapy
Cumbernald , Scotland
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered patient-centred physiotherapy interventions in home environments, requiring flexibility and creative problem-solving.
- Adapted treatment plans to suit individual home settings, ensuring exercises were practical, safe, and effective.
- Conducted comprehensive home assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend modifications to support mobility and independence.
- Built strong rapport with patients and caregivers, fostering trust and encouraging adherence to home-based rehabilitation programmes.
- Demonstrated autonomy and sound clinical judgement while working independently in varied home settings.
- Coordinated care with community health professionals to provide holistic, continuous support post-discharge.
Internship
Hertel & Brown Physical and Aquatic Therapy
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Supervised patient exercises, reported outcomes to therapists, ensuring effective treatment.
- Prepared equipment for appointments, maintaining a hazard-free environment.
- Communicated treatment progress with patients and families, fostering engagement.
Internship
NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted PTs in treating diverse injuries across age groups, ensuring a safe environment.
- Observed and learned various injury treatment modalities like STEM and ultrasound.
- Maintained safety and operational standards during rehabilitation sessions.
Education
MSC Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) - Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh 01.2024 - 02.2026
MSC Sports and Exercise Science - Sport Sciences
Gannon University
Erie, PA 05.2020 - 06.2021
BSC Sports and Exercise Science - Sport Sciences
Gannon University
Erie, PASkills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- Patient-focused rehabilitation
- Strong Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Clinical Reasoning
- Exercise Programming
- Care Planning
Certification
Certificate of Sports Taping completed on 26/01/25
VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage completed on 05/02/2025
Timeline
Placement
Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy
10.2025 - 12.2025
Placement
East Lothian Community Hospital
05.2025 - 06.2025
Placement
Lochmaben Community Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Placement
NHS Lanarkshire Physiotherapy
09.2024 - 10.2024
MSC Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) - Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
01.2024 - 02.2026
Active Rehabilitation Therapist
Physiomed
08.2021 - Current
Internship
Hertel & Brown Physical and Aquatic Therapy
02.2021 - 05.2021
Internship
NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 11.2020
MSC Sports and Exercise Science - Sport Sciences
Gannon University
05.2020 - 06.2021
BSC Sports and Exercise Science - Sport Sciences
Gannon University