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Shania Grimes

Tampa,FL

Summary

Highly skilled in orthopedic technology with hands-on experience in casting, splinting and brace application. Proficient in interpreting physician's instructions and patient management, along with providing essential support to medical staff. Display strong communication skills, patience and empathy toward patients, while consistently contributing to team efforts for improved patient care. Previous roles have demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient satisfaction ratings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Technician

Florida Orthopedic Institute
Tampa, FL
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
  • Supporting an average 80 patients a day
  • Properly document dictations in Athena (EMR) and Empower-Inventory systems on all cast and DME clinic patients and DME items dispensed
  • Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
  • Apply and educate patients on durable medical equipment bracing.
  • Maintains the cast room in a clean and sanitary manner.

Human Resource Sergeant

Pennsylvania-Florida Army National Guard
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2017 - Current
  • Proficiency and providing essential support through Microsoft office
  • Update & maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists, & soldier data
  • Safeguarding human resource information, maintaining employee confidence, protecting operations
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR programs & proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.

Rehab Specialist

Brandon Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
Brandon, FL
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Applies manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization with the use of modalities, such as spinal decompression, laser therapy, Gaston techniques, and cupping techniques, for patient rehabilitation.
  • Performs rehabilitation exercises with patients to increase muscle strength and endurance.
  • Performs active and passive stretches with patients to increase their range of motion.

Education

M.S. in Kinesiology and Human Performance -

Barry University
Miami Shores, FL
12.2025

B.S. in Exercise Science -

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Stocking and Inventory
  • MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Personal Trainer-NASM (expected completion date- December 2024)

Professional Highlights

  • Entrusted to order DME materials over department with expertise with Empower (EMR) and Hybrent Inventory Systems.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups within the Army, receiving an Army Accommodation Medal in my role as a Human Resource Sergeant for my work in diversity and inclusion within my unit.
  • Guided over 50 patients through successful rehab sessions within a 3 month span to recovery
  • 7 years’ experience with Microsoft Office

Timeline

Orthopedic Technician

Florida Orthopedic Institute
09.2023 - Current

Rehab Specialist

Brandon Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
08.2022 - 09.2023

Human Resource Sergeant

Pennsylvania-Florida Army National Guard
01.2017 - Current

M.S. in Kinesiology and Human Performance -

Barry University

B.S. in Exercise Science -

Shippensburg University
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Personal Trainer-NASM (expected completion date- December 2024)
Shania Grimes