Melissa Hutzell
San Diego,CA
Summary
Certified Athletic Trainer with extensive experience at Vista Unified School District and The University of the Pacific. Proven success in enhancing athlete performance through injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation programs. Led the district-wide AED protocol and the Vista High School Sports Medicine Program. Skilled in therapeutic interventions, emergency care, mentorship, and strong interpersonal communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer
Vista Unified School District
06.2011 - Current
- Educates athletes on nutrition, hydration, and sleep to optimize health and performance.
- Performs taping, strapping, and bandaging to prevent injuries and aid rehabilitation.
- Assesses injuries, provides immediate care, and refers athletes to medical facilities when needed.
- Communicates with athletes, coaches, and parents about injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation progress.
- Develops rehabilitation programs and demonstrates proper exercise techniques.
- Administers first aid and attends events for on-field exams and emergency care.
- Educates on hygiene.
- Attends offsite events
- Coordinates medical clearances.
- Manages athletic budget, supplies, post-concussion protocols, and communicable disease control.
- Maintains health records and emergency action plans, and conducts in-service training for staff and others.
- Provides education and mentorship to students interested in Sports Medicine by overseeing the Vista High School Sports Medicine Program.
- Contributed to the development of the district-wide AED protocol.
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
The University of the Pacific
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided full autonomy athletic training services for the Pacific Tiger Field Hockey program.
- Assisted with the CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited undergraduate Athletic Training Program as a teaching assistant.
- Worked autonomously with Field Hockey, but had the ability to collaborate with the certified athletic trainers on staff as desired for input on evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, etc.
- Collaborated directly with local team physicians, fellows, and specialists.
- Supervised athletic training program students as their clinical preceptor.
Education
Master of Arts - Sport Sciences
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Concentration in Athletic Training
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Injury Evaluation
- Rehabilitation Strategies
- Emergency Care and First Aid
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Intervention
- Preventative Care
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Understanding of Sports Performance
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Expertise in Grant Writing and in the Development of Polices and Procedures
- Proficient in Time Management
- Teaching and Mentorship Expertise
Affiliations
- National Athletic Trainers' Association
- San Diego High School Athletic Trainers' Association
- California Athletic Trainers' Association
Certification
- Professional Rescuer CPR/AED/First Aid- American Red Cross.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
- Hazard Communication: Right to Understand.
- Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Non-Managers (SB 1343).
Timeline
Certified Athletic Trainer
Vista Unified School District
06.2011 - Current
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
The University of the Pacific
07.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Sport Sciences
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Concentration in Athletic Training
Iowa State University
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