Our People
Commitment to Excellence
Our employees provide mission-driven, patient-centered care. From corporate employees to clinicians and therapists, we all make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and our employees.
We Lead With Passion
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“Minerva was the one helping me keep everyone engaged and get the team prepared during the pandemic. She provides heart-felt, excellent care to all of her patients.” – Lenny Pasicolan, Nurse Manager, Brooks Hospital University Campus
Minerva Gonzalez-AliceaBrooks Rehabilitation Hospital -
“Marcenie goes above and beyod every day to provide excellent care. Her patients feel safe and comfortable with her because she gets to know them on a deep level.” – Genevieve Olaguivel, Director of Nursing, Brooks Bartram Crossing
Marcenie WashingtonBartram Crossing
"What does Brooks mean to you?"
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“I’ve been here 15 years and grew my career through the opportunities Brooks provides. I started as a CNA, became an LPN, RN, Certified Rehabilitation Nurse and Certified Wound Care Nurse through the support of Brooks.”
Jasmin Reyes, BSN, RN, CRRN, WC, Wound Care Nurse -
“At Brooks, we get to build long relationships with our patients. Rehabilitation nursing lets you interact and watch your patients go from being very injured when they arrive to being independent when they leave.”
“I’ve worked at some of the local large hospitals where you feel like another number. At Brooks, it feels like a true team and a family.”
Shauna Taylor, RN, BSN, Charge Nurse -
“I’m thankful for the continuing education assistance that Brooks offers. Them helping me develop into being a better nurse is one of the reasons why I chose Brooks.”
Steven Gambala, LPN -
“Our patients are with us longer than at acute care facilities. We build relationships and get closer with them and their families. We get to do more.”
Angela Jordan, RN, BSN, CRRN, Nursing Supervisor
A.R.T.ists
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“Barry is the go-to, “get it done” maintenance guy that always has a smile on his face no matter what is asked of him. He consistently goes above and beyond for co-workers, residents and their families.”
“Barry takes extra moments between assignments to get to know the residents and make their days special.”
Barry HenleyBrooks Rehabilitation’s 2020 A.R.T.ist of the Year
Employees Who Make a Difference
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“Bubba travels hundreds of miles each week on what is affectionately known as the “Bubba Bus.” He provides so much more than transportation. Bubba cares for every single person he drives. They’ve become his extended family.”
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“Sara Beth does an extraordinary job to make patients feel at ease with her caring, kind, creative and lively spirit. Her journey has truly come full circle now as an employee of the program that assisted her through her own exceptional recovery.”
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“I love learning about advances we have within our reach to help our patients.”
“Assistive technology is an area to grow and help our patients develop, and Brooks is in support of that. Brooks seeks out ways to best serve and support our patients.”
Michael Braun, MSOT, OTR / L, BCPR