Karina Simon
Cascade,IA
Summary
Dedicated team player with extensive expertise in sports medicine and patient/client support. Well versed in organizational duties of healthcare as well as the interpersonal skills required in the healthcare setting. Dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer
Cascade Jr/Sr High School
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct weekly injury checks and evaluations for student-athletes.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's injury status, recovery plan, and return-to-play timeline.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage the progression of return to sport following concussion, utilizing concussion software.
- Develop and implement emergency protocols
- Provided emergency care to injured athletes during games and practices, minimizing further complications or damage.
Assistant to the Physician
Dubuque Family Eye Care
06.2023 - Current
- Ran primary workup and testing for all patients- approximately 20 patients per day.
- Processed and submitted contact lens orders for patients
- Assisted doctors in the exam rooms for special procedures or any other requests
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Maximized staff performance by assisting with training and onboarding.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Dubuque
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing individualized injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
- Streamlined communication between medical professionals, athletes, and coaches, ensuring proper treatment and care.
- Provided emergency care during athletic events, minimizing injury severity and expediting recovery time.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of injured athletes to determine appropriate course of action and treatment plans.
- Assisted in the coordination of sports medicine services at home games, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while adhering to budget constraints.
- Maintained accurate medical records for more than 300 student-athletes while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes to foster trust and improve adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Guided student athletic trainers to develop skills through observation and hands-on experiences.
Athletic Trainer
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsibilities included recognition and evaluation of injuries for all sports with a means to providing first aid and emergency care when necessary
- Effectively communicated with student athletes, parents, coaches, athletic director, the assigned team physician, physical therapist and several other medical professionals
- Participation in the IATS-IDPH Concussion Data Collection Study.
- Assisted in rehabilitation efforts by designing customized exercise programs for injured athletes.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-season screenings for over 500 student-athletes to identify potential risk factors for injuries among new athletes.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2020
Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Familiarity with EMR software
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Document Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sports Medicine Knowledge
- Positive and Constructive Feedback
- Problem-Solving
- Telephone Etiquette
- Medical Terminology
- Records Management
Certification
- National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) District 5
- Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society-Ethnic, Diversity and Advisory Committee
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- BLS and First Aid Certified
- BOC Certification Number: 2000039383
- License No. 101895
Timeline
Athletic Trainer
Cascade Jr/Sr High School
09.2023 - Current
Assistant to the Physician
Dubuque Family Eye Care
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Dubuque
08.2021 - 05.2023
Athletic Trainer
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
University of Iowa
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