David Heyel

• Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
• Developed and implemented preventive programs to minimize injuries.
• Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.
• Assessed physical and physiological conditions of athletes to determine eligibility for competition.
• Applied therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
• Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
• Administered first aid and CPR in athletic environments to address emergency situations.
• Educated athletes on importance of proper nutrition, rest and hydration.
• Monitored and evaluated injured athletes during rehabilitation sessions.
• Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength, and prevent further injury.
• Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs.
• Liaised between athletes, coaches and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness.
• Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
• Coordinated with coaching staff to align training programs with team objectives and individual athlete goals.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physical therapists, to establish comprehensive treatment plans for injured athletes.
• Streamlined injury prevention efforts, educating athletes on proper techniques and preventive exercises.
• Established comprehensive injury report system, improving management and follow-up care of athletic injuries.

• Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
• Fostered an environment conducive to open dialogue about injury concerns among student-athletes, leading to proactive treatment plans.
• Provided emergency care to injured athletes during games and practices, minimizing further complications or damage.

Covered several different State and Sectional finals in various sports including Boys Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling Districts/Regions/State Finals, Tennis, Softball and Baseball. Exact dates are hard to remember since I have done so many over the years.

• Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.

• Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s injury status, recovery plan, and return-to-play timeline.
• Initiated emergency care for acute injuries during events, minimizing complications and facilitating swift recovery.
• Prescribed treatments such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
• Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries for doctor.
• Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organized trips to 3B Orthopedics for students to observe live surgeries performed by Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi. Students would sit in the Pennsylvania Hospital's conference room and observe live surgeries, usually ACL or knee replacements.
• Organized trips to various professional sports training facilities, like the Flyers, to meet and discuss different injuries and training techniques that athletes endure in different sports.

• Maintained clear communication channels between all parties involved in the event planning process, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
• Prepared and presented comprehensive event summaries to stakeholders to provide highlights and developments.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of large-scale events, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders.
• Scheduled and organized catering, transportation and staffing to manage event logistics.
• Once a year, I would have NATA-approved CEU events under the Tri-County Athletic Trainer's Society. These events would bring together Rowan University and local high schools to practice C-Spine management. We also included local EMTs and medical staff from Cooper, as well as local emergency helicopter leaders, to discuss how to manage C-Spines in football.

• Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
• Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization''s future growth.
• Worked with the committee chair on organizing nominations for various levels of the ATSNJ