Heather Powers Email & Phone Number

Pediatric concussion technician for Raleigh Neurology.

Raleigh-Durham, Cary, Wilson, Nc

PRN: Provide Athletic Training coverage for youth soccer tournaments through out the year.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Greenville, North Carolina

Provided inventory management and acted as the facilitator of all DME bracing productsProvided patient care through appropriate measuring and fitting of bracing products, suture removal, wound care, serving as a clinical cast technician, and as a liaison between patients and insurance companies to provide understand on individual cost responsibilitiesProvided advisement for clinic staff on proper bracing techniquesProvided fiscal leadership in regards to inventory pricing, changes in fee schedules, product pricing, and arrival of new inventoryServed as a staff liaison to outside vendors to meet Medicare compliance and explore additional DME resources for the clinicUtilized EMR system dailyWorked in a competitive, fast-moving environment with a diverse clinical team of physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, business office personnel, clinical managers and practice managers.

Wilson, North Carolina

Head Athletic Trainer for Beddingfield High SchoolProvided athletic training care and coverage for all varsity and junior varsity athletics for all fall, winter, and spring sports Responsible for inventory management of athletic training supplies and the continued maintenance of sports medicine facilities in compliance with NCHSAAProvided care and basic rehabilitation of injured student athletesImplementation of NWCA wrestling weight management programCollaborated with local orthopedic clinics to provide affordable care and physical examinations for student athletesTaught Health/PE and Sports Medicine classes.Department representative for School Improvement Team

Rocky Mount, Nc

Implemented the first athletic training position in the school’s historyDeveloped and implemented an Emergency Action Plan for school athletics programsProvided athletic training care and coverage for all varsity, junior varsity, and middle school athletics teamsMaintained records of all pre-participation physical exams and emergency travel forms for all student athletesProvided basic care for injured athletes, on-site rehabilitation, budget maintenance and inventory and ordering of athletic training suppliesImplemented parent, student, and coach education of concussions following the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act

Spring Lake, Nc

Head Athletic Trainer for Overhills High SchoolProvided prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for all sport related injuriesProvided athletic training care and coverage for all varsity and junior varsity athletics for fall, winter, and spring sportsMaintained record of all pre-participation physical exam for student-athletesResponsible for inventory management of athletic training supplies and the continued maintenance of sports medicine facilities in compliance with NCHSAAImplementation of NWCA wrestling weight management programCollaborated with the county nurse to design and implement emergency action plans for the school athletic programTeaching responsibilities and curriculum development of entry level Sports Medicine class.

Bachelor’S Degree, Athletic Training

Activities and Societies: President of Student Athletic Training Club, Athletic Training Student of the Year recipient: 2007, Student.

Master’S Degree, Education: Teaching And Learning