DENISE KNUTSON, MED, ATC

303-***-**** adcom6@r.postjobfree.com CARLSBAD, CA

PROFILE

Certified Athletic Trainer with strong relationship, management and collaborative skills. Extensive knowledge in orthopedic patient care, administrative support, symposium planning and research assistance for Ortho- pedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine Family Practice Physicians. Managed personal trainer business for clients of all ages and abilities to include Masters and Olympic level athletes. EXPERIENCE

Head Athletic Trainer, Kearny High School

University of California, San Diego / September 2019 - current

• Triage emergent injury care and design orthopedic rehabilitation programs for high school athletes. Injury report and treatment record maintenance.

Athletic Trainer, Certified/Physician Extender, Hip Preservation Service CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center/Boulder Community Hospital, October 2014 - March 2019

• Managed clinic, patient care coordinator for Hip and Pelvis Orthopedic Surgeon, acting patient liaison, both remotely, and clinically. Patient evaluations, scribe medical notes, pre and post surgery education, phone consultations, scheduling, and insurance authorization. Composed letters on behalf of physi- cian. Use of EPIC EMR daily, for staff communication, triage notes, placing study and exam orders. Prepared Platelet Rich Plasma injections using PRGF technique. CPT and ICD-10 coding experience.

• Research data entry, report generation and registry transfer between Socrates and Ortech databases. Administer patient surveys, telephone screenings, assist with clinical trials, and obtaining informed consent.

• Updated, edited, contributed to written educational content of patient handouts. Collaborated on de- sign, photography, and progression of rehabilitation protocols.

• Established strong effective relationships with physicians, various healthcare practitioners and care as- sistants for a team approach to finding solutions and providing optimal patient care.

• Educated patients, nurses, physical therapists on DME/Brace usage. Clinical Certified Athletic Trainer

CU Sports Medicine/Boulder Community Hospital, August 2005 - October 2015

• Provided administrative, patient care, and clinical support for busy University of Colorado team physi- cian's orthopedic clinic. Intake patient history, organized notes and imaging for review. Ordered X- Rays, MRIs, CTs, Ultrasounds, labs, and referrals. Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary providers. Counseled patients, managed their administrative needs. Experience with scheduling or- thopedic surgeries and insurance authorization. Operating room experience.

• Implemented and doubled attendance of Fall Sports Medicine symposium in its initial two years. Managed professional CME filing, secured sponsorships, managed registration, planned catering and design of marketing materials.

• Supported growth of orthopedic clinic from three to nine practitioners and specialists. Created staff manual.

• Extensive on-field experience to include coverage of University of Colorado Club Sports, and various community events.

EDUCATION

MEd, Exercise Science, Health & Wellness, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1997 BS, Kinesiology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1995 DENISE KNUTSON, MED, ATC

EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Personal Trainer/Yoga Instructor

Self - Employed / 2005 – current

• In-home personal training for people of all ages and conditioning. Use of corrective exercise founda- tion, rehabilitation principles, and yoga for program design of whole body fitness, as well as, injury and post surgery care.

• Experienced in working with stroke and Parkinson’s diagnoses, as well as, middle school, Masters, Col- legiate, and Olympic athletes.

Head Athletic Trainer, Centaurus High School

Boulder Center for Sports Medicine/Boulder Community Hospital, August 2000 – August 2005

• First aid, emergency care, injury evaluation and rehabilitation for all high school athletes and sports events. Maintained treatment records, training room equipment and supply needs. Implemented stu- dent health and nutrition education.

Coordinator of Athletic Training Outreach Services Boulder Center for Sports Medicine/Boulder Community Hospital, February 1998 – August 2004

• Boulder Center for Sports Medicine management team member. Hired and supervised Athletic Train- ing staff delegated to each Boulder Valley School District High School. Organized medical teams of physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, EMTs, exercise physiologists to provide medical care for sports events within the Boulder County region: including the Saturn Classic, the largest cycling event in North America and the Bolder Boulder 10k citizen and elite races, a 40,000 plus participant event.

• Expanded high school outreach from three to six schools. Marketed program within community.

• Founded student and coach seminars, and strength and conditioning camps for young athletes.

• Assisted with planning of team building retreats, activities, and continuing education meetings. Clinical Certified Athletic Trainer

Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, November 1997 – August 2000

• Developed and progressed rehabilitation programs alongside physical therapists, utilized soft tissue and manual therapy techniques. Administered treatments to patients of all ages. Maintained progress notes, insurance reports, and physician updates. Assisted Sport Science department with research. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, 1995 - Present

• AHA BLS Certified

• 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification, SUP Yoga & Fitness Certification

• Advocates for Healthier Communities, INC, Board of Directors, Vice-Chairman 2011-2019

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