Katie Villa
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated Athletic Trainer with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Hughston Clinic
Prattville , AL
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed injuries and illnesses, provided emergency care and arranged for referrals to medical facilities.
- Conducted daily evaluations of injured athletes and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided rehabilitation services to athletes with musculoskeletal injuries, including therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete's medical histories, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Provided direct supervision of student trainers assigned to cover practices or competitions.
Medical Assistant
Alabama Family Practice
Montgomery, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Orthopedic Technician
Southern Orthopedic Surgeons
Montgomery, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Encore Rehabilitation
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided emergency care and injury prevention services to athletes in a variety of sports.
- Assessed, evaluated and treated injuries sustained by athletes during practice or competition.
- Conducted pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes according to established protocols.
- Coordinated game coverage with other members of the healthcare team including physicians, paramedics, nurses.
- Educated coaches, parents, and players on injury prevention techniques and safety protocols.
- Helped to design fitness and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
- Assessed injuries and illnesses, provided emergency care and arranged for referrals to medical facilities.
- Recorded injuries and treatments and managed insurance claim forms for injuries treated by team physician.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Encore Rehabilitation
Eufaula, AL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided emergency care and injury prevention services to athletes in a variety of sports.
- Collaborated with medical staff to coordinate appropriate treatment plans for injured athletes.
- Designed strength and conditioning programs tailored to each sport's demands.
- Educated coaches, parents, and players on injury prevention techniques and safety protocols.
- Assessed, evaluated and treated injuries sustained by athletes during practice or competition.
- Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
- Recorded injuries and treatments and managed insurance claim forms for injuries treated by team physician.
Graduate Assistant/Assistant Athletic Trainer
Pro Impact Physical Therapy
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Athletic Training outreach to Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, and local high schools
- Provided services, such as prevention, evaluations, treatments, emergency care, and rehabilitation
- Provided coverage for practices, weights, and games with Men and Women's Soccer, JV Basketball, JV and Varsity Baseball, Softball, and Men and Women's Tennis
- Collaborated with physicians and physical therapists in order to achieve the best care possible
- Worked alongside team physicians and physical therapists in clinic for further education and diagnostic experience.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed exercise plans to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance physical fitness under Coach Charlie Goodyear.
- Monitored athlete progress during each training session.
- Recorded data from workouts such as times, weights lifted, reps completed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with athletes.
- Educated athletes about exercise strategies, nutrition and use of supplements as related to overall condition.
Education
Master of Science in Management -
Faulkner University
08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2018
Skills
- Injury Evaluations
- Sports medicine knowledge
- Documentation Skills
- Rehabilitation
- Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Calm Under Pressure
- Splinting
- Casting
- Patient Education
Certifications And Memberships
- National Athletic Trainers' Association (300543)
- Southeastern Athletic Trainers' Association
- AHA Basic Life Support Certified (CPR/AED) (05/2016-Present)
- State of Alabama Licensure (#2161)
Certification
- Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Hughston Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Alabama Family Practice
03.2024 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Southern Orthopedic Surgeons
01.2024 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer
Encore Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Athletic Trainer
Encore Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 05.2021
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Huntingdon College
06.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Assistant/Assistant Athletic Trainer
Pro Impact Physical Therapy
07.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Science in Management -
Faulkner University
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
University of Southern Mississippi
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