Alexandra Fiankan
East Lansing,MI
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Michigan State Rowing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Perform Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM): Utilized OMM techniques to enhance athletes’ musculoskeletal function, addressing pain, and improving mobility
- Cultivated and implemented individualized rehab plans for athletes based on ergometer data, including power output and endurance metrics
- Performed routine autoclave operations to ensure the sterility of equipment; assisted with documenting and recording vital signs during athletes' medical appointments
- Provided medical support and first aide on launch boat during water rowing training sessions.
Athletic Training Immersion Student: Stanford University Football
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Spartan Invitational Cross Country
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted with Cold Tub Submersion: Prepared and administered cold tub immersion for athlete experiencing exertional heat stroke (Assisted in a heat emergency during high school race which ended up in putting the athlete in cold tub immersion)
- Managed Post-Race Exhaustion: Provided immediate care for athletes who collapsed from heat exhaustion after finishing the race, offering necessary treatment and support
- Performed Injury Evaluations: Conducted evaluations on injured athletes to assess their conditions and determine appropriate treatment, triage, and referrals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Athletic Training Summer Internship
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay, FL
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted the staff with player rehabilitation and administration of modalities such as Winback, Biowave, Piezowave, Lightforce Litecure, and Ultrasound
- Performed inventory of athletic training room and game day trunks, including the crafting of custom mouthpieces using Pro-Form machine
- Contributed in developing a post-operative rehabilitation plan and performed post-operative wound care
- Performed field setup and breakdown, taping, and assisted with initial medical care pre- and post-practice
- Supported staff with packing and travel for joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Organized, cleaned, and restocked the athletic training room and stadium; managed IV bags and other essential supplies
- Contributed to sideline support during games, including player taping, hydration management, and emergency response preparation and assistance.
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Recreational Sports
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Implemented corrective exercise programs to address and prevent common athletic injuries, utilizing expertise in biomechanical assessments
- Scheduled and managed individualized rehabilitation appointments for athletes
- Provided immediate medical care and injury management during sport tournaments, including first aid, injury assessments, and taping.
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Women’s Basketball and Men’s Golf
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Support: Provided comprehensive medical support during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, including injury assessment, first aid, and immediate treatment on the court.
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Football
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with evaluations and aid in developing rehabilitation while monitoring player’s progress
- Supported treatment with modalities such as Biowave, Compex, TENS, Hivamat, Shockwave, Ultrasound, Manual Therapy, and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Managed field setup and breakdown, performed taping and brace repairs, and provided initial medical care pre- and post-practice
- Oversaw inventory management for the athletic training room and game day trunks, including crafting custom mouthpieces using the Pro-Form machine
- Provided transportation for athletes to their diagnostic imaging appointments and ensured the retrieval of any necessary images
- Prepared and assisted with cold water immersion for athlete experiencing exertional heat stroke
- Monitored environmental conditions using wet bulb globe thermometer.
Athletic Training Student Aide: Clinical Experience Football, Women’s Basketball, Tennis, and Women’s Volleyball
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted athletic trainers with their duties
- Supported the evaluation of athletes’ preparation for practice and games, and athletes’ injuries
- Assisted athletes with rehabilitation and medical protocols on and off-season
- Gained supervisory responsibilities by training new Athletic Trainer Aides joining the program on duties and responsibilities
- Performed field setup and breakdown, taping, and aided in providing initial medical care pre- and post-practice.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04-2025
B.A. Business Administration -
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2023
B.S. Community Health Sciences -
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- DELF French Proficiency
- Data Analytics
- Don Joy Knee Brace Repair and Maintenance
- Blood Flow Restriction Application
- Hydrotherapy Operations
- Electrical Stimulation: Biowave, Compex, TENS
- Trained to perform concussion testing using SCAT-6 and VOMS
Research
NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; Rapid Fire Presentation: Diagnosis and Management of Femoral Stress Fracture in an NCAA Division 1 Football Athlete: Level 3 Case Study, 06/2024
Certification
- American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/ Certification for Professional rescuers Exp: June 2025
- NPI Number: 1801575113
Accomplishments
- Dr. Kenneth Harding Graduate Student Endowed Scholarship
- Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society Athletic Training Student Scholarship
- PFATS Ethnic Minority and Female Scholarship
Timeline
Athletic Training Immersion Student: Stanford University Football
Stanford University
01.2025 - 04.2025
Michigan State Rowing
Michigan State University
09.2024 - Current
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Athletic Training Summer Internship
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
07.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Recreational Sports
Michigan State University
03.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Women’s Basketball and Men’s Golf
Michigan State University
01.2024 - 03.2024
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Spartan Invitational Cross Country
Michigan State University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Graduate Athletic Training Student Clinical Experience: Football
Michigan State University
06.2023 - 12.2023
Athletic Training Student Aide: Clinical Experience Football, Women’s Basketball, Tennis, and Women’s Volleyball
University of Nevada, Reno
07.2019 - 04.2023
- American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/ Certification for Professional rescuers Exp: June 2025
- NPI Number: 1801575113
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Michigan State University
B.A. Business Administration -
University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Community Health Sciences -
University of Nevada, Reno