Ke'Ara Tucker
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Passionate and hardworking medical professional with valuable education and experience, dedicated to providing superior care to athletes and patients in all settings. Skilled in diagnosing and implementing a plan of care for a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field, ensuring the highest level of treatment and rehabilitation for individuals seeking optimal recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
VCU Health
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with state laws concerning athletic training regulations
- Assisted with the implementation of injury prevention programs
- Provided emergency care and first aid to injured athletes in a timely manner
- Maintained detailed records of athlete's medical history, treatments, and progress notes
- Provided therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy and hot and cold packs
- Monitored athletes during practice sessions to identify potential risks or signs of fatigue or illness
- Performed thorough assessments of injuries and developed individualized rehabilitation plans for athletes
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Mary's Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Outreach coverage for Hopewell High School Athletics
- Oversees the day to day operations of high school athletics for all 12 sports with a total of approximately 350 student athletes
- Documented all treatments provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Provided emergency care and first aid to injured athletes in a timely manner
- Supervised student aides in providing basic medical assistance at sporting events
ATHLETE TRAINING STUDENT
Bridgewater College
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Football, M/W swimming, M/W cross country
- Men's lacrosse, equestrian, women's volleyball
- One semester- James Madison University track and field and W Tennis
- 1500+ clinical hours
- Assisted Certified Athletic trainer in the prevention, diagnoses, and rehabilitation of injuries
- Assisted certified athletic trainer with modalities and manual therapies, including but not limited to, Cupping therapy, Graston technique, KT taping, dry needling, strain-counterstrain muscle releases, brace fitting and etc
ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERN
Old Dominion University Football
08.2016 - 12.2017
- 400-600 Hours
- Sideline participation at games
- Game and practice coverage
- Assisted the certified athletic trainer with modalities and treatment of athletes, including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, laser therapy, combination therapy, etc
- Developed knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to analyze injuries and provide appropriate treatment plans
- Established positive relationships with players and coaching staff members while providing quality healthcare services
- Administered therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation according to physician's orders
- Monitored athletes' health status throughout their sport seasons in order to ensure optimal performance levels
Education
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - ATHLETIC TRAINING
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA05.2021
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA05.2014
Dual Enrollment Courses in To Achieve Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
Skipwith, VA05.2014
Skills
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Leadership
- Rehabilitative Care
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- General Medical Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Athletic Training
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Effective Communication
- EMR Efficiency
- Team Contributor
Certification
- NATA-BOC
- Virginia State Licensure
References
- Roland Lovelace, Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Athletic Director, Virginia State University, rlovelace@vsu.edu
- Nicole Stevens, Sports Medicine Program Director, VCU Health, Nicole_Stevens@vcuhealth.org
- Chase Hale, MSAT Program Director Advisor/Professor/Director, Bridgewater College, chale@bridgewater.edu
Timeline
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
VCU Health
11.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Mary's Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2022
ATHLETE TRAINING STUDENT
Bridgewater College
06.2019 - 05.2021
ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERN
Old Dominion University Football
08.2016 - 12.2017
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY
Old Dominion University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Southside Virginia Community College
- NATA-BOC
- Virginia State Licensure
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - ATHLETIC TRAINING
Bridgewater College
Dual Enrollment Courses in To Achieve Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
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