Heather Wenninger

• Proficient at applying and removing plaster and synthetic casts, splints, and immobilization devices according to provider treatment plans and protocols. Fitting durable medical equipment including braces, boots, and slings while educating patients proper use.
• Understanding of the human musculoskeletal anatomy, fracture healing, and medical terminology.
• Reduced recovery time for patients by expertly removing sutures, staples, pins, wires, and external fixators. Educating the patient on wound healing.
• Monitored cast integrity, skin conditions, and comfort, escalating concerns to clinical staff when needed.
• Promoted patient understanding of treatment procedures and options through clear communication and educational materials.
• Prepared exam rooms and orthopedic procedure areas with required supplies, instruments, and casting materials.
• Documented orthopedic services, supply usage, and patient instructions accurately in clinical records.
• Knowledge of Epic (medical record system) and document care.
• Mentored new staff on casting techniques, brace fitting, and department workflow expectations.
• Ordering medical supplies and DME.
• Ensured a safe environment by maintaining cleanliness standards in exam rooms, procedure areas, and cast rooms.
• Competent at multitasking while working in a fast-paced, multi-location orthopedic practice with a diverse patient population.

Head Athletic Trainer - Middletown High School

• Evaluated sports-related injuries and developed immediate treatment plans for patients.
• Applied taping, bracing, and therapeutic modalities to support rehabilitation and safe return to activity.
• Documented patient progress, injury assessments, and treatment plans in clinical records.
• Instructed athletes on injury prevention, recovery protocols, and sport-specific conditioning.
• Collaborated with physicians and rehabilitation staff to coordinate patient care and follow-up.
• Monitored rehabilitation progress and adjusted treatment interventions based on functional outcomes.
• Collaborated with coaching staff to develop sport-specific training regimens for optimal results.
• Coordinated emergency response, triage, and facilitated referral care during practices and competitions with parents and patients.
• Maintained compliance with athletic training standards, safety protocols, and return-to-play guidelines.
• Led educational sessions for coaching staff, parents and athletes on injury prevention techniques, fostering a culture of safety within athletic programs.
• Implemented concussion management protocols to safeguard the long-term health of athletes following head injuries.
• Fostered open communication between athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and athletes to ensure the best possible outcomes for athlete health.
• Organized inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in daily practice settings.
• Educated athletes on proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep habits to optimize overall health and performance.
• Stayed current with advances in athletic training research by attending professional conferences and workshops regularly.

Orthopedic Physician Extender / ROT

• Assisting in patient history, presenting findings to physicians, answering and scheduling patient calls, marketing, completing patient paperwork, electronic documentation of patients, teaching therapeutic exercises to patients, wound care, and suture/staple removal.
• Fitting and ordering durable medical equipment, custom bracing, splinting, and casting.
• Obtaining insurance authorization for patients.

• Provided athletic training services for high school athletic department at Southington High School and Coventry High School.
• Evaluated acute and chronic injuries, first aid, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.
• ACL injury prevention, core stability, and neuromuscular efficiency program
• Worked with Dartfish Analysis software program to analyze mechanics and provide qualitative measurements for gait analysis to target runners and tri-athletes.
• Conducted various presentations and demonstrations on Dartfish software
• Completed extremity evaluations for Team Training New England, local road races, and golf tournaments.
• Assisted with rehabilitation in aqua-therapy.
• Organized and attended several running clinics.