Denise Smith
Waynesville
Summary
Accomplished Athletic Trainer with extensive expertise in sports medicine and injury prevention, delivering comprehensive care and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Demonstrated success in enhancing team safety and health through effective communication and education on injury prevention strategies. Committed to fostering a culture of health maintenance within athletic programs to optimize performance. Exceptional ability to collaborate with athletes, coaches, and athletic staff.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Trainer
Haywood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
- Athletic Trainer at a high school.
- Adhered to all applicable laws governing health information privacy.
- Instructed athletes on proper use of protective equipment such as pads and helmets.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to athletic training best practices.
- Implemented safety protocols when performing therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound therapy.
- Referred injured athletes to team physician or medical facility.
- Determined athlete suitability for playing after injury.
- Conducted pre-participation physicals for student athletes.
- Maintained and cleaned treatment room equipment.
- Responded to acute sports-related injuries by providing first aid care at the site.
- Traveled with sports teams to assist in medical coverage.
- Organized and supervised rehabilitation exercises for injured athletes.
- Developed emergency action plans in case of serious injuries or illnesses on the field or court.
- Performed taping, bracing, and wrapping of athletes in accordance with protocols.
Athletic Trainer and DME Assistant
Mountain Valley Orthopedics
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Brace fitting and sizing for patients.
- Assisting patients in learning gait training with walkers, crutches, or canes.
- Training patients in home exercise programs.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in daily operations such as bandages and braces.
- Adhered to all applicable laws governing health information privacy.
- Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
Swiftwater
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Processing and manufacturing meningitis vaccine
- Involved in learning techniques for the production of meningitis
- Evaluated final products for quality and compliance with product standards.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Tested selected products for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Education
Master’s - Business Administration
Carson-Newman University
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2014
Sports Medicine - Athletic Training
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.2010
Skills
- NC State Athletic Training License
- BOC Certification
- CPR and First Aid Health Care Provider Certification
- Orthopedic Brace Technologist Certification
- Previously held PA state athletic training license
- Player evaluations
- Injury assessment
- Injury management
- Athletic taping
- Documentation skills
- Emergency response
- Rehabilitation programming
- Therapeutic exercise design
- Progress monitoring
Volunteer Experience
- Equi-librium Therapeutic Horse Riding, Horse Leader & Side Helper, Volunteer in helping children and adults with special needs communicate using horses. Lead horses around arena with rider and side helped to interact and keep the riders safe.
- Monroe County Conservation District Conservation Camp counselor and assistant head counselor.
- DEP and Monroe County Conservation District Water Quality Study in Monroe County Creeks, Pebble Counts, measuring creek flow, measuring air and water temperature, and taking samples of water to be tested at Prosser Laboratories.
- PA Fish and Boat Commission, Water Quality study on trout abundance in creeks in Monroe County. Used electro-fishing to net trout and then measured and marked trout.
- St. Mark’s Community Lutheran Church, Appenzell, PA
Special Skills Certifications
- NC State Athletic Training License, 10/01/16 - Present
- BOC Certification, 07/01/14 - Present
- CPR and First Aid Health Care Provider Certification, 03/01/12 - Present
- OSHA 30-Hour Hazard Recognition Training for General Industry, 06/01/17 - Present
- Orthopedic Brace Technologist Certification, 06/01/16 - Present
- Certified EMT through Department of Health for Pennsylvania, 05/01/12 – 07/01/16
- PA State Athletic Training License, 07/01/14 - 10/01/16
Timeline
Athletic Trainer
Haywood Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
Athletic Trainer and DME Assistant
Mountain Valley Orthopedics
09.2014 - 10.2016
Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
04.2011 - 12.2011
Master’s - Business Administration
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
East Stroudsburg University
Sports Medicine - Athletic Training
Northampton Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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