TAYLOR SHELTON
Nashville,TN
Summary
Sports medicine professional with expertise in injury evaluation, rehabilitation protocols, documentation, and orthopedic coordination. Supports student athletes through treatment, education, and safe recovery while building practical training experiences and guiding future healthcare talent.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Athletic Trainer
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2026 - Current
- Delivered athletic training services across Vanderbilt Health sports medicine settings.
- Assessed injuries and planned care with Vanderbilt Health physicians.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and safe return-to-play practices.
- Documented evaluations, treatment plans, and care notes in health records.
- Coordinated referrals with Vanderbilt Health physical therapy and orthopedics teams.
- Organized and supervised rehabilitation exercises for injured athletes.
- Evaluated athletic injuries during Vanderbilt Health sports medicine clinics.
- Applied treatment plans for rehabilitation and return-to-play progression.
- Provided sideline coverage for practices and competitive events.
Health Science Teacher
James Lawson High School
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2026 - Current
- Teach Anatomy and Physiology, Rehabilitation Careers, and Medical Assisting to 9th-12th grade students.
- Plan and deliver lesson plans for three classes at the same time in alignment with state standards.
- Supported health science students with hands-on training experiences in a training room, aligning practical skills with lesson plan objectives.
- Advised the high school HOSA program, guiding 4 students to national competition success.
- Develop student athletic trainer program for classroom credit.
- Established a sports medicine team within the secondary school to enhance student athlete support. in secondary school setting.
Athletic Trainer & Clinical Assistant
Star Physical Therapy
Pulaski, Tennessee
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Evaluated sports injuries and developed return-to-play plans for athletes.
- Instructed athletes on injury prevention and safe recovery methods to enhance performance and reduce risk of re-injury.
- Delivered sideline coverage for practices, games, and rehabilitation sessions.
- Coordinated schedules for patient appointments and treatments treatment schedules with therapists, physicians, and coaching staff.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care tasks and maintained rehabilitation exercises for patients of all ages
- Observed orthopedic evaluations conducted by a Physical Therapist
- Documented injury notes, progress updates, and care plans in records.
- Facilitated functional job screenings for industrial settings
Education
Educator Preparation Program - Workshop in Education: Instructional Strategies and Students with Exceptionalities
The University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN07-2022
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Middle TN State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-2018
Skills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Documentation skills
- Patient education
- Therapeutic exercise design
- Injury Prevention
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Strategies
- Patient Care
- Sports Medicine Coordination
- Anatomical Knowledge
Certification
- Professional Teaching License - 2024- 2029, Certified Athletic Trainer, STAR Physical Therapy - 2018- Present, Licensed Athletic Trainer - 2018- Present, Certified Athletic Trainer, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine 2026- Present
Timeline
PRN Athletic Trainer
Vanderbilt Health
04.2026 - Current
Health Science Teacher
James Lawson High School
04.2026 - Current
Athletic Trainer & Clinical Assistant
Star Physical Therapy
08.2018 - 07.2022
Educator Preparation Program - Workshop in Education: Instructional Strategies and Students with Exceptionalities
The University of Tennessee At Martin
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Middle TN State University