Rehabilitation-minded, dedicated and offering a flexible approach to handling dynamic situations and conditions. Proficient in preventing issues, determining care after injuries and overseeing therapeutic exercise programs. Excellent skills in documentation, reporting and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Tactical Athletic Trainer
Venesco
11.2018 - 07.2019
Provided care to military personnel in initial entry training and functional training capacity.
Managed patient load between 10-50 patients during sick call
Maintained up-to-date medical records in military-based medical systems of record.
Communicated with supervisors at echelon status of patients in care.
Enabled return to duty of personnel in dynamic training environment.
Demonstrated adaptability to changing environments.
Provided on-site care for unit field exercises.
PRN Athletic Trainer
Baptist Health Madisonville
10.2015 - 05.2017
Provided athletic training services to high schools in hospital region.
Worked collaboratively with other athletic training professionals to maintain continuity of care for patients.
Communicated with medical staff, high school administration, coaches, parents, and patients.
Assistant Athletic Trainer and Lecturer
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
10.2008 - 05.2013
Provided care for Division II college athletes, including men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's track and field, women's tennis, and women's volleyball.
Managed electronic medical records for patients.
Communicated with administration, coaching staff, and healthcare teams.
Coordinated insurance for all sports except football.
Taught core classes in Athletic Training Program, including upper extremity injury and modalities.
Served as preceptor in Athletic Training Program.
Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.
Educated athletes on importance of proper nutrition, rest and hydration.
Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs.
Monitored and evaluated injured athletes during rehabilitation sessions.
Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength and prevent further injury.
Assessed physical and physiological conditions of athletes to determine eligibility for competition.
Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches.
Liaised between athletes, coaches and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness.
Administered first aid and CPR in athletic environments to address emergency situations.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Doctorate of Athletic Training -
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
12.2018
Master of Public Adminstration - Healthcare Administration
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language (French)
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2002
Skills
Evaluation of musculoskeletal injury
Treatment and Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injury
Use of patient-rated outcome measures in clinical practice
Innovation and translational practice from research to clinical application
Communication
Writing
Teaching
Affiliations
Member, National Athletic Trainers' Association
Mulligan Concept
Selective Functional Movement Assessment
Functional Movement Screen
Myokinesthetic
Total Motion Release
Primal Reflex Release Therapy
Certification
Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification September, 2002
Publications
Livermore-Brasher S, Baker R, Nasypany A, Cheatham S. Guidelines to Useful Integration of Patient-Rated Outcome Measures into Clinical Practice. Clin Pract Athl Train. 2018;1(2):14-30. https://doi.org/10.31622/2018/0002.4
Timeline
Military Tactical Athletic Trainer
Venesco
11.2018 - 07.2019
PRN Athletic Trainer
Baptist Health Madisonville
10.2015 - 05.2017
Assistant Athletic Trainer and Lecturer
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
10.2008 - 05.2013
Doctorate of Athletic Training -
University of Idaho
Master of Public Adminstration - Healthcare Administration
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language (French)
New Mexico State University
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