TAYLOR SHUSTA
Denton,TX
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in delivering health education initiatives and programs. Skilled in creating comprehensive patient-centered documentation, providing detailed instruction, and developing engaging activities. Possesses extensive knowledge of health and wellness topics and the ability to effectively disseminate health information. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and dependability, and successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proactive in taking on additional responsibilities to contribute to achieving team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer
Ponder Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
- As a certified athletic trainer to minor children, it is crucial to communicate diagnoses and prognoses with coaching staff and parents to ensure the child athlete's safety. I was responsible for coordinating the transfer of care with emergency medical services and providing prompt and accurate diagnoses to expedite medical care.
- I have worked diligently to develop strong relationships with local healthcare providers in order to streamline referral processes when advanced medical intervention was required. For non-emergent injuries, I developed rehabilitation programs and thoroughly documented evaluations and treatments to track athletes' progress and monitor return-to-play status. I oversaw the implementation of concussion management protocols to safeguard the long-term health of athletes following head injuries.
- Prior to participation in sports, all athletes are required to undergo a physical examination. This was conducted as a comprehensive preseason screening in order to identify potential risk factors and address them proactively.
- In order to keep compliant with National Athletic Training Association guidelines, as well as state licensure requirements, I have stayed current with advances in athletic training research by attending professional conferences and workshops regularly.
- As a leader of young student athletes, I focused on fostering a positive team atmosphere by supporting the athletes both on and off the field, promoting camaraderie and overall wellbeing.
- Being a mentor of the student athletic training program, I was responsible for managing the students' schedules to allow participate in the program without interfering with school work, as well as delegating roles and responsibilities to instill a sense of responsibility and accountability. The students learned to communicated with the coaching staff and effectively render basic first aid, rehabilitation, and preventative taping techniques.
- It was my responsibility to maintain inventory of athletic training room supplies, and complete purchase orders for new materials as needed, while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
Health Science Teacher
Ponder Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
- The Principles of Health Science course was newly introduced to the school district, and I was tasked developing lesson plans that were captivating and impactful, and developing assessment tools to measure student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, ensuring accessible content for all students regardless of background or ability level. I prided myself on establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered open communication, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.
- With my background in healthcare, I was able to enhance student understanding by incorporating real-life examples and case studies. In conjunction with my athletic training license and certification, I was also responsible for participating in pedagogical professional development to stay current on the latest trends and research in health science education.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Cleburne Railroaders
05.2022 - Current
- Athletic trainer for professional baseball team, providing all-encompassing healthcare to adult professional baseball players, including but not limited to physical therapy and soft tissue therapy, devising rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength, and prevent further injury, facilitating referrals to specialists for diagnostic imaging and collaborating with team physician to order and administer medications. In the event of an injury that affected an athlete's ability to participate in a game, I was the liaison between athletes, coaches and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness to ensure an efficient plan for safe return to play.
- As the head athletic trainer, it was my duty to travel with team out of state to provide medical coverage, or ensure proper medical coverage by a licensed healthcare provider. While the team was out of state, I was my responsibility to communicate with out of state athletic trainers, physician assistants, physical therapists and urgent care providers to provide high quality care. I was also responsible for maintaining a well-organized facility and documenting inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 07.2022
- As a contracted athletic trainer, my daily duties consisted of providing medical coverage as a first responder to football, baseball, softball, hockey, wrestling, and lacrosse, with populations including both males and females ranging from pediatric to geriatric. In providing medical coverage, my responsibilities included, but were not limited to triaging and treating emergency medical conditions, appropriately and professionally activating and communicating with EMS for transfer of critical injuries, discussing diagnoses and plans of care with athletes, parents, coaches, officials, and physicians, and documenting and submitting injury reports for proper follow-up care for all ATCs throughout the company to utilize.
- I was awarded 'Life Saver Award' and 'Torchbearer Award' in 2020 after performing life-saving CPR on teenage athlete who suffered from sudden cardiac arrest. The teenager was transferred to the hospital upon revival, and made a full recovery.
Medical Assistant
Texas Orthopedic Specialists
08.2020 - 02.2021
- As a medical assistant, I was responsible for obtaining patient history and presenting the case to the orthopedic surgeon, discussing patient care and prognoses with other providers on patients' medical teams, operating ultrasound and fluoroscopy machines to aid in the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic injections, and triaging patient phone calls. Phone calls to a medical assistant consisted of recommending conservative treatments, coordinating referrals to emergency departments, and communicating with patients about physical therapy expectations, restrictions after surgery, and how to appropriately take prescription drugs.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Ethics in healthcare
- Clinical expertise
- Public health awareness
- Healthcare administration
- Disease prevention
- Nutrition education
- Mental health education
- Anatomy expertise
- Teaching strategies
References
- David Reed, LAT, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Community Independent School District, 940-389-7453
- Adrian Smith, SPED Coordinator, Sanger Independent School District, 940-597-0980
- Matthew Brockett, Director of Operations, Always Best Care Senior Services, 972-322-0296
- Todd Urbanek, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer, SportsCare USA, 817-366-1316
- Paul Sharr, Athletic Director, Community Independent School District, 972-679-1517
Certification
- Athletic Training Board of Certification
- Athletic Training License in Texas
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider
- Certified Basic Life Support Instructor
- National Athletic Training Association
Timeline
Health Science Teacher
Ponder Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer
Ponder Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer
Cleburne Railroaders
05.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Texas Orthopedic Specialists
08.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
- Athletic Training Board of Certification
- Athletic Training License in Texas
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider
- Certified Basic Life Support Instructor
- National Athletic Training Association
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