Baseline Tester06/2016 to 06/2016Care ConsortiumWest Point, NY
Assisted with the
concussion baseline testing of West Point University's 1500 cadets. Under the instructions and regulations of the Care Consortium, duties entailed BESS testing, SCAT3, SAC, BSI18 on all cadets.
Reseaerch Assistant/ Concussion Tester04/2016 to 12/2016Bloomsburg University/ Care ConsortiumBloomsburg, PA
Worked directly
with Dr. Hazzard and the NCAA Care Consortium, in the development of concussion
research projects. Projects incorporated post
concussed athletes were compared to general population of Bloomsburg
University. These participants were tested off the VSR-Sport balance board and
the Virtual Reality Oculus modem.
Assisted in
another research project with Dr. Hazzard and Dr. Bell in biomarking concussed
athletes that were 12 or less hours post concussion. Research was used to
evaluate protein levels in the saliva of those athletes that were concussed and
determine if any specific protein was out of range of its usual norms.
Designed the
structure and set up of concussion baseline for Bloomsburg University's
athletics, to aid in acquiring of concussion data for the NCAA Care Consortium.
One of two main
testers that oversaw and routinely tested our concussed athletes and ensured
they were ready to return to
activity, by comparing their overall scores to norms or baseline data, if
accessible.
Student Athletic Trainer09/2015 to 01/2016Wilks Barre/ Scranton PenguinsWilks Barre/ Scranton, PA
Worked underneath
head Athletic Trainer, Kyle Moore. Assisted with team pre-participation exams.
Helped devise and incorporate
rehabilitation programs for athletes. Conducted daily manual therapies such as therapeutic
massages, stretches, and corrective postural exercises under instruction of the
head athletic trainer. Aided in
the prevention aspect of injuries by educating athletes of a good diet,
avoiding high risk behaviors and the importance of proper pre-activity warm
ups.
Student Athletic Trainer08/2015 to 05/2015Kankakee Valley High SchoolKankakee, INWorked closely
under head Athletic Trainer Lacey Runyon with the care and prevention of Kankee
Valley High School athletes. Assisted with pre-participation exams, yearly supply order, game and
practice medical coverage and emergency care of athletes, pre-game set up and
devising rehabilitation program then incorporating those programs to return
injured athletes to their specific sport.
Graduate Student Athletic Trainer08/2015 to 12/2016Bloomsburg UniversityBloomsburg, PAWorked directly under football's head Athletic
Trainer, George Salvaterra and wrestling's Athletic Trainer, Kristin Maguire.
Assisted with the daily rehabilitation of athletes, by devising corrective
exercise programs, applying therapeutic modalities, and demonstrating upper and
lower body stretches. Also, was a teacher's assistant for Bloomsburg
University's Orthopedic 1 and 2, Graduate course. I instructed during the hands on
labs, by explaining manual muscle testing, neurological screening, postural
assessments and special testing of the clinical evaluation. Assisted with the set up and
commencement of NCAA and institutional drug testing for Fall and Spring sports.
Student Athletic Trainer10/2013 to 12/2013Rensselaer High SchoolRensselaer, INAssisted with the daily rehabilitation of athletes, by devising corrective exercises. Worked closely with team Physicians and followed directions to help ensure safe return of injured athletes.
Medical Staff/ First Responder06/2013 to 06/2015Indiana Special OlympicsTerra Haute, IN
One of few first
responders that was responsible for over a thousand athletes. Took the appropriate measures when dealing with First Aid situations.
Student Athletic Trainer08/2011 to 05/2015Saint Joseph's CollegeRensselaer, IN
Student Athletic
Trainer, worked directly under head Athletic Trainer Jared Hall and Assistant
Athletic Trainer Matt Willet. Worked directly with men's and women's soccer,
football, baseball, men's and women's basketball and volleyball. Aided in the
emergency care of athletes, including game and practice coverage and
pre-participation exams. Worked with Athletic Trainers in the pre-game set up
of those sports previously listed. Constructed and implemented rehabilitation
programs for injured athletes and apply therapeutic modalities as needed for
injured athletes.
