Tiffany Michalek
Pittsburgh
Summary
Experienced with sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, providing tailored care to optimize athlete performance. Utilizes advanced therapeutic techniques and effective communication to educate athletes on injury prevention. Track record of building trust with athletes and coaching staff, ensuring collaborative approach to health and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer
Allegheny Health Network
09.2024 - Current
- Provides emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Develops a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Assists with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies are implemented during competitions.
- Creates and implements strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
- Applies therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
Sports Performance Coach
Athletic Republic
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs for athletes ages 10-22 to advance their plyometric and strength abilities
- Walked athletes through ergonomics to confirm they were doing their exercises appropriately
- Went through functional movement screening to track the athlete on their progress
- Wrote progress reports for the athletes to show their development in various sports skills
Cashier/Customer Service
Gerrity’s Supermarket
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Displayed active listening skills when customers approached with questions or issues
- Exhibited deep product knowledge to explain where items were in the store and differences between them
- Presented multi-tasking skills when working at the customer service desk
- Demonstrated effective decision making and time management skills in addressing customer questions and concerns
Physical Therapy Observer
Pro Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Observed Physical Therapy Assistants working with patients to help them gain back range of motion and physical strength
- Learned how to make treatment plans for patients
- Prevent or recover from sports injury
- Prevent disability or surgery
- Rehab after an accident, injury, or surgery
- Work on balance to prevent slip or fall
- Monitored how to have good communication skills with patients and staff
- Observed sessions of aquatic therapy for post-surgeries on low extremities
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA04.2024
Bachelor of Biological Sciences - Chemistry, Psychology
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Greensburg, PA04.2022
Skills
- Injury prevention techniques
- Athletic taping
- Emergency care proficiency
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Therapeutic exercise design
- Injury management
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
- Naloxone Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Athletic Trainer
Allegheny Health Network
09.2024 - Current
Sports Performance Coach
Athletic Republic
05.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Therapy Observer
Pro Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2020
Cashier/Customer Service
Gerrity’s Supermarket
11.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Biological Sciences - Chemistry, Psychology
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Chatham University
Training
- Chatham University August 2022-December 2023
- Worked with Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- Educated on how to perform proficient injury evaluations
- Utilized ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cupping, and graston as therapeutic modalities
- Norwin School District January 2023-April 2023
- Worked with Wrestling, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, and Men’s Volleyball
- Well-informed on how to handle rapid bleeds within a specific time limit
- Progressed on rehabilitation skills for lower and upper extremity injuries
- Allegheny Health Network Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic March 2023-May 2023
- Made steroid injections and observe doctor administer them
- Brace fitting
- Observed the use of a diagnostic ultrasound and enhanced my knowledge on viewing X-rays
- Wingate University August 2023-October 2023
- Work with Women’s Soccer and Women’s Tennis
- Utilized and observed different modalities such as dry needling, the probe, and combination of electrical stimulation and ultrasound
Awards
- Women’s Soccer Team, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, August 2018-November 2021, Gained leadership skills and how to handle pressure when it is important
- Women’s Soccer Team, Chatham University, August 2022-November 2022, Gained commitment and drive along with the importance of competition and sportsmanship
Similar Profiles
Marla HarrisMarla Harris
Director, Research and Sponsored Program Adm at Allegheny Health Network Of Highmark HealthDirector, Research and Sponsored Program Adm at Allegheny Health Network Of Highmark Health
Kaila YoungKaila Young
Emergency Registered Nurse at Allegheny Health NetworkEmergency Registered Nurse at Allegheny Health Network
Sydney McBurneySydney McBurney
Patient Care Technician III at Allegheny Health NetworkPatient Care Technician III at Allegheny Health Network
JoAnn RitterJoAnn Ritter
Assistant Manager at Goodwill of SWPAAssistant Manager at Goodwill of SWPA
Stacie AdamsStacie Adams
Internal Travel Nurse at AHNInternal Travel Nurse at AHN