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Sophia Hooks

Sophia Hooks

San Antonio

Summary

Motivated and confident healthcare professional with experience in clinical support, medical technology, and patient care. Strong ability to build relationships with surgeons, staff, and patients while delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mako Product Specialist

Stryker Orthopedics
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide clinical support to surgeons during robotic-arm assisted surgeries (triple certified in Total Knee, Total Hip, and Partial Knee applications).
  • Conduct surgeon education and training through cadaver labs and conferences.
  • Consistently ranked among top performers in surgical case volume in the Houston region.
  • Grew surgeon conversions and product utilization in the San Antonio market through relationship-building and hands-on training.

Recruiter

4-Horn Management
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Managed high-volume recruiting for equipment rental, finance, and accounting divisions.
  • Partnered with 19 branch managers to meet staffing needs and develop job postings.
  • Oversaw onboarding, DOT compliance, DISA background checks, and drug screens.
  • Managed company social media presence to boost candidate sourcing.

Exercise Physiologist

Memorial Hermann TMC
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led cardiac and pulmonary rehab exercise sessions in a high-volume outpatient setting.
  • Prescribed individualized exercise regimens, monitoring vitals and patient progress.
  • Conducted inpatient education for cardiac patients on the benefits of rehabilitation.

Cardiac Rehab Intern

Christus Santa Rosa
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Evaluated, assessed, and monitored patients in a cardiac rehab setting under professional supervision.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and monitored EKG, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Waitress

Downtown Social
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Memorized full menu and specials, while managing closing and maintenance duties.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Texas State University
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Taught undergraduate fitness and lecture courses in preventative health and wellness.
  • Designed coursework, exams, and projects; adapted instruction for virtual learning during COVID-19.

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas State University
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked in a cardiovascular exercise physiology lab on a hypertension/yoga intervention study.
  • Operated specialized lab equipment including flow mediated dilation, centrifuge, and laser doppler flowmetry.

Patient Care Assistant

Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Provided direct patient care in a Level 1 Trauma hospital’s Silver Trauma Unit for geriatrics.
  • Monitored vital signs, assisted with wound care, prepped patients for surgery, and supported nurses with clinical tasks.

Education

M.S. - Exercise & Sports Science, Health and Rehabilitation

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2021

B.S. - Exercise & Sports Science (Pre-Rehabilitation)

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2019

A.A. - General Studies

Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX
12.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Support & Patient Care
  • Medical Technology & Robotics
  • Relationship Building & Education
  • Leadership & Communication
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales support
  • Product training

Certification

  • Mako Total Knee Application (FDA regulated)
  • Mako Total Hip Application (FDA regulated)
  • Mako Partial Knee Application (FDA regulated)
  • Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Timeline

Mako Product Specialist

Stryker Orthopedics
07.2022 - Current

Recruiter

4-Horn Management
01.2022 - 06.2022

Exercise Physiologist

Memorial Hermann TMC
08.2021 - 01.2022

Cardiac Rehab Intern

Christus Santa Rosa
01.2021 - 04.2021

Waitress

Downtown Social
06.2020 - 01.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Texas State University
01.2020 - 12.2020

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas State University
09.2019 - 12.2019

Patient Care Assistant

Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2018

M.S. - Exercise & Sports Science, Health and Rehabilitation

Texas State University

B.S. - Exercise & Sports Science (Pre-Rehabilitation)

Texas State University

A.A. - General Studies

Alvin Community College

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