Tess Fleming

Go4Ellis / OrthoNY / Athletico

• Provided athletic training coverage across multiple schools and sites on a PRN basis, including high schools, tournaments, and industrial environments.
• Go4Ellis: mainly school or tournament coverage, managing documentation and direct care of athletes
• OrthoNY: school sports and sport tournament coverage providing emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on the field.
• Athletico: athletic training and rehabilitation services in industrial settings, focusing on employee safety, injury prevention, and workplace wellness

SEASONAL FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

• Applied comprehensive manual recovery care and injury prevention to professional athletes during competitive season, both at home and on the road.
• Created and maintained daily treatment schedules working to enhance player performance and reduce time lost to injury.
• Educated athletes on long-term and short-term injury prevention strategies and proper body mechanics.
• Oversaw inventory and maintenance of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Traveled extensively with the team adapting quickly to new environments facilities, and evolving schedules.

GO4ELLIS - TEMPORARY FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

• Supplied emergency sport practice and competition coverage for NJCAA athletes during the spring season, including pre- and post- game rehabilitative and preventative care.
• Advised and partnered with administration and facility staff to improve Emergency Action Plan compliant with national standards to improve safety of players, staff, and spectators.
• Modernized documentation methods to maintain accurate records and allows coaches access the most accurate information on athlete's status and progress.
• Kept records and submitted medical claims for athletes using the supplied insurance.

GO4ELLIS PER DIEM TO FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT ON MARCH 2024

• Aided and educated athletes using manual therapy or guided exercises programs to decrease injury occurrence, decrease pain, and reduce physical limitations.
• Coordinated with parents, nurses, coaches, and relevant health care officials to determine an athlete’s ability to optimally return to sport from injury.
• Provided emergency response services to sporting events throughout the year
• Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment, optimizing resource allocation and availability.
• Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

• Recorded and maintained health records and for over 300 student athletes.
• Educated athletes, coaches, and parents on proper nutrition, functional movement patterns to reduce pain and risk of injury, and established plans for emergencies.
• Communicated between coaches, athletes, parents, and medical practitioners on status, expectations of injury, plan for treatment, and return to learning and play.
• Created evidence-based injury evaluation and rehabilitation protocols individualized for each athlete utilizing manual therapy, electric, ultrasound, heat, cold, guided exercise, and other modalities.
• Provided emergency response services to sporting events throughout the year.

• Responsible for care of two young children while parents are at work.
• Attended German language and cultural courses.
• Participated in family traditions and adapting to a new cultural environment.

• Evaluate, document, and set attainable goals for patients based on individual progress.
• Educated patients on conditions, home exercise, and treatments.
• Assisted therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients to support an individual’s daily living, vocational, and recreational goals..

• Created and maintained individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Evaluated physical and/or cognitive limitation in both acute and chronic injuries.
• Refer athletes to appropriate health care services.
• Conducted patient evaluations and documented progress notes efficiently.

• Demonstrated wound care, first aid, and emergency management skills.
• Assisted athletes in pre-season and post-injury concussion testing.
• Followed institutions policies, procedures, and emergency action plan.
• Improved inventory management processes, ensuring timely availability of therapeutic supplies.

• Recorded and completed orders in the drive-through lane.
• Managed and maintained supplies and organization.
• Practiced effective communication skills with diverse demographics.