Taneisha Jones
Washington
Summary
Dynamic Athletic Trainer with a comprehensive background in delivering quality care and preventive strategies to athletes across various levels. Possess strong knowledge in injury assessment, rehabilitation strategies, and health education. Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective training programs that enhance athletic performance while minimizing injury risks. Skilled in manual therapy techniques and emergency care response, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse athletic populations. Successfully fostered positive relationships with athletes, coaching staff, and healthcare professionals to facilitate cohesive team environments and optimal recovery outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington
10.2024 - Current
- Executed staff orientation and athlete onboarding for seamless integration into programs.
- Coordinated upkeep of basketball courts to maintain high standards of facility quality.
- Managed all student athletes for Women’s Basketball and Men’s Soccer, ensuring optimal health and wellness.
- Collaborated with coaches, medical team, and administration to address all medical needs.
- Acted as Physical Therapist liaison for rehabilitation plans and referral management.
- Planned educational sessions and CEUs for staff to enhance training effectiveness.
- Oversaw Intern/Immersive/Graduate student coordination to foster practical learning opportunities.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
USA VOLLEYBALL
11.2023 - Current
- Provided evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services for USA Volleyball Beach National Teams.
- Traveled to Beach Pro Tour events in Goa, India, and Alanya, Turkey to deliver healthcare support.
PRN Licensed Athletic Trainer
GO4ELLIS
09.2022 - Current
- Administer wound care, injury treatment, and emergency cardiac care utilizing AED and other life-saving measures
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
SEATTLE STORM
Seattle
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced access to nutrition and injury prevention resources for all players.
- Coordinated therapeutic services, including massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatments.
- Conducted daily evaluations of injured athletes and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided rehabilitation services to athletes with musculoskeletal injuries, including therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide care and prevention of athletic injuries, rehabilitation of injuries, management and care of injuries for the football and softball teams.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the coaching staff, strength and conditioning department, team physicians and other allied health professionals.
PRN Assistant Athletic Trainer- Corona Del Sol High School
SELECT MEDICAL
Tempe
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Provide athletic training services and oversee on-site care, monitoring and management of player injuries and illnesses for all sports at the 6A high school.
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
PHOENIX MERCURY
Phoenix
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Providing all players access to nutrition, injury prevention, injury evaluation and treatment, as well as assisting the head athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength coach and nutritionist with the overall management of athletes as a performance staff.
- Performed administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory logs.
- Attended daily staff meetings with the interdisciplinary team to discuss overall health of each athlete and the involved stakeholders daily plan
Athletic Trainer- Grace Christian School
SELECT MEDICAL
Raleigh
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform necessary medical services and emergency care including on site evaluations for a variety of injuries and illness, as well as immediate first aid and concussion assessments or refer appropriately.
- Experience documenting injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and appointments using various EMR programs (Epic, Presagia, ATS, WebPT, Final Forms and Blue Ocean).
Rehabilitation Technician
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Santa Clara
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Trained to assist in four different inpatient units: pediatrics, brain injury unit, acute care rehab, and the intensive care unit.
- Responsible for administering patient treatment and/or indirect patient care under direct supervision of an PT, OT, SLP, Psych, and/or Therapeutic Recreation therapist.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and canes.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or other mobility device.
- Performed cleaning duties for the treatment area including disinfecting equipment after each use.
Rehabilitation Technician and Patient Care Representative
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
Austell
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Dual roles as a rehab tech and customer service representative in an outpatient neuro clinic.
- Responsibilities included assisting with patient care as well as clerical paperwork that involved insurance verification and patient registration.
Physical Therapy Technician
MEDSTAR HEALTH
Washington
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Facilitated activities that enhance patient care environments.
- Engaged with diverse patient populations, including SCI, TBI, amputees, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Health And Performance
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC05.2017
Skills
- Rehabilitation program design with BFRT and Dry Needling
- Manual therapy techniques (IASTM, ART, Joint mobilization)
- Concussion management
- Emergency care response
- Inventory control
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Injury tracking systems
- Return-to-play protocols
- Monitor patient progress with validated outcome measures (VALD, Kinexon, Katapult)
Current Memberships And Certifications
- Athletic Training Board of Certification (#2000051350) since 2022
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (#1231159546) since 2022
- Structure and Function: Dry Needle Level 1,(31bapwxzc) since 2024
- National Provider Identification (#1437802071) since 2021
- National Athletic Training Association (#303559) since 2020
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer since 2009
Clinical Immersion Experience
- Master of Athletic Training Student at University of Virginia: Women’s Basketball, Football, Softball.
- Master of Athletic Training Student at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: Football
- Volunteer Athletic Training Student, Howard University: FB, WBB, and WSOC primarily; assisted with MBB, Track/CX, VB and Swimming and Diving
Timeline
Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
10.2024 - Current
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
SEATTLE STORM
03.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Athletic Trainer
USA VOLLEYBALL
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Athletic Trainer
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
10.2023 - 03.2024
PRN Assistant Athletic Trainer- Corona Del Sol High School
SELECT MEDICAL
04.2023 - 10.2023
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
PHOENIX MERCURY
04.2023 - 09.2023
Athletic Trainer- Grace Christian School
SELECT MEDICAL
10.2022 - 04.2023
PRN Licensed Athletic Trainer
GO4ELLIS
09.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2019 - 07.2020
Rehabilitation Technician and Patient Care Representative
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
09.2017 - 06.2019
Physical Therapy Technician
MEDSTAR HEALTH
01.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Athletic Training
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Bachelor of Science - Human Health And Performance
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
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