NICOLAS RODRIGUEZ
Madison,AL
Summary
Goal-oriented, driven self-defense/fitness instructor with over fourteen years experience developing and maintaining the skill set and healthy lifestyle of thousands of individuals. Knowledgeable and skillful in time management, planning, and team work in order to provide top-tier service for those that require it. Additional experience in being a Physical Therapy Technician/Aide has broadened my knowledge of rehabilitative and therapeutic exercises along with comprehensive patient care and collaboration with best-in-class physical therapists.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Nesin Therapy
Huntsville, AL
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Documented patient physical therapy treatments and made observations on improvement.
- Instructed patients with home care exercises to promote patient ROM and overall health.
Physical Therapy Technician
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy Lake
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Cleaned therapy equipment following each appointment to achieve sanitary regulations.
- Documented pain level and injury progress in patients and communicated information to head physical therapist.
- Helped with basic clinical needs and responded to patient requests.
- Assisted patients during physical therapy procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
- Set up equipment and gear for physical therapy appointments according to treatment plans.
- Answered questions from patients about proper form when performing exercise routines at home.
Krav Maga/Kickboxing Instructor
Baton Rouge Krav Maga
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Instruct a class of students the skill set required to effectively and efficiently defend themselves and other individuals.
- Plan a variety of different workout programs to ensure weight loss and/or muscle gain with the use of one's body or exercise equipment.
- Attend higher-ranking instructors' self-defense/fitness classes to enhance my instructing methods and to maintain my physical fitness.
- Instruct higher-ranking students the skill set to perform hand-to-hand combat on a Mixed Martial Arts sparring type level.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students in each class.
Volunteer Swim Coach
Woman's Center for Wellness
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Taught children with disabilities to be comfortable in the water while providing them with care and assistance.
- Encouraged all students to perform at personal best using positive reinforcement.
Kids Room Coach/Small Group Leader
Healing Place Church
Marrero, Louisiana
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Ensure the safety and care of children in a safe environment.
Krav Maga Instructor
Triumph Krav Maga
Algiers, Louisiana
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Instruct a class of children the importance of self-defense against other children and adults by giving them the required physical training to do so.
- Aided in the training of certain mixed martial artists to prepare for amateur and professional fights.
- Went through vigorous training in both hand-to-hand combat and equipment exercises to compete in an amateur Mixed Martial Arts fight.
- Instructed and planned out workout routines for a group of men and women in a "6 Week Challenge" to promote a healthier lifestyle.
- Aided in a Krav Maga summer camp program for children to learn the basics of self-defense.
- Completed the Krav Maga Instructor certification in California after a week of vigorous training.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Karate Instructor
Overland Martial Arts
Marrero, LA
11.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught both children and adults (ages 3 - 65) the importance of self-defense in a karate type environment.
- Aided in promoting self-defense classes to new clients through public demonstrations
- Oriented clients with sparring gear, practice weapons and other martial arts equipment to instill safe and correct usage habits.
- Provided personal availability before and after instructional sessions to address student needs, answer questions and meet guests.
- Maintained orderly classroom environment after classes, returning equipment to proper storage locations and cleaning training areas.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
South College
Knoxville, TN01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Planning
- Time Management
- Team Work
- Individual/Group Instructing
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Personable
- Goal Oriented
- Quick Learner
- Relationship Building
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Post-injury Rehabilitation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Injury Prevention
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Nesin Therapy
02.2023 - 11.2023
Physical Therapy Technician
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy Lake
11.2022 - 02.2023
Volunteer Swim Coach
Woman's Center for Wellness
06.2019 - 07.2019
Kids Room Coach/Small Group Leader
Healing Place Church
01.2017 - 12.2017
Krav Maga/Kickboxing Instructor
Baton Rouge Krav Maga
08.2016 - 11.2022
Krav Maga Instructor
Triumph Krav Maga
07.2015 - 08.2016
Karate Instructor
Overland Martial Arts
11.2012 - 07.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
South College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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