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CASSIE R. KAVANAUGH

Cell: 352-256-9241

Email: casskav@

MS, ATC, OTC

5400 NW 39th Ave #289

Gainesville, FL 32606

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky May 2011

Masters of Science: Athletic Training

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa May 2008

Bachelor of Arts: Athletic Training

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

University of Florida Health; Gainesville, Florida September 2014-Present

Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender

• Performs orthopedic evaluations in the clinical setting and present to orthopedic surgeon

• Correspond weekly with orthopedic physicians concerning the status of student-athletes

• Interprets radiographical imaging, including x-rays, CT, and MRI

• Mentor and supervise 6 University of Florida Graduate Athletic Trainers

• Liaison between the community and UF Health OSMI Physicians

Madison Central High School; Richmond, Kentucky July 2011- August 2014

Head Athletic Trainer; KORT Physical Therapy

• Provide injury care, prevention, management and rehabilitation to male and female athletes for all high school sports

• Correspond weekly with orthopedic physicians concerning the status of student-athletes

• Use Sportswear online tracking system to document athletes physical information, notes, injury reports, doctor documentation, and to track all injuries

• Assist physical therapists weekly in clinical setting with post-operative plan of care

• Evaluate and treat acute orthopedic injuries

• Provide high school athletes with IMPACT concussion testing and concussion rehabilitation

• Serve as CAATE approved clinical instructor for undergraduate athletic training students

• Work directly with orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists in conducting post surgical rehabilitation protocols

• Have direct observation hours with an orthopedic surgeon in evaluation, radiographs, casting, and bracing

• Provide Functional Movement Screens and interventions on all high school athletes

Madison Central High School; Richmond, Kentucky July 2009- June 2011

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

• Planned athletic training budget and ordered needed supplies

• Created and implemented rehabilitation programs for athletes’ acute injuries

• Referred student-athletes to physical therapists and orthopedic doctors as needed

• Traveled with football team to summer camp and all away competitions

• Compiled daily coaches’ report of injured student-athletes

Charleston Southern University; Charleston, South Carolina July 2008- July 2009

Intern Athletic Trainer; Head Athletic Trainer: Softball

• Worked directly with orthopedic doctors for treatment and evaluation of student-athletes

• Designed and implemented rehabilitation programs and modality treatments of acute and chronic injuries

• Advised student-athletes on nutrition guidelines

• Arranged travel and game information for visiting softball teams

• Approved CAATE clinical instructor for undergraduate students

Charleston Southern University; Charleston, South Carolina July 2008- July 2009

Intern Athletic Trainer; Assistant Athletic Trainer: Football

• Assisted head athletic trainer with daily duties and football athletic training operations

• Assisted in coordination and execution of pre-participation physical examinations

• Organized weekly morning orthopedic clinic evaluations for student-athletes

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa Aug 2007- May 2008

Athletic Training Student; Head Senior Student: Football

• Created and executed rehabilitation and aquatic therapy programs

• Ensured daily practice equipment needs were fulfilled

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa Aug 2005- May 2007

Athletic Training Student

• Developed into an entry level athletic trainer through 9 different clinical rotations including DI and DIII athletics, high schools and physical therapy clinic environments

• Observed orthopedic surgeons in the operating room

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Master’s Thesis: Aug 2009-May 2011

“Evaluation of Two-Dimensional Motion Analysis as a Screening Tool”

Advisor: Dr. Patrick McKeon, University of Kentucky

PRESENTATIONS

Effect of Certified Athletic Trainer on Patient Volume and Revenue Generation

Athletic Trainers Association of Florida; oral presentation July 2016

National Athletic Trainers Association; oral presentation June 2016

Functional Movement Screening: Richmond Chamber of Commerce May 2014

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Prevention Seminar July 2012

Injury Prevention and Stretch Program: Exclusively for Kroger April 2012

Low Back Pain in a Female Adolescent Softball Player

National Athletic Trainers Association; poster presentation July 2011

Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society; oral presentation July 2011

University of Kentucky Grand Rounds; oral presentation Dec 2011

CERTIFICATIONS

Orthopedic Technologist November 2015-Present

Florida Medical License: License: AL3918 August 2014-Present

Functional Movement Screen Certified July 2013-present

NATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer: Certification #2000001756 June 2008- present

OSHA Training Certified 2005- present

American Red Cross First Aid Certified 2001- present

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer 2001- present

CAATE Approved Clinical Instructor; University of Florida August 2015-Present

CAATE Approved Clinical Instructor; Eastern Kentucky University Sept 2009- August 2014

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Athletic Trainers’ Association July 2008- present

Athletic Trainers Association of Florida August 2014-Present

Committee on Practice Advancement, ATAF August 2014-Present

South Eastern Athletic Trainers Association July 2008-present

Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society July 2009- August 2014

South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association July 2008-July 2009

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

South Carolina Athletic Trainer’s Association Staff of the Year Jan 2009

Charleston Southern Outstanding Athletic Training Team of the Year Award Jan 2009

University of Northern Iowa Athletic Training Student of the Month Oct 2007

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

First Impressions Team volunteer, Alive Church April-Present

Life Group Facilitator, Southland Christian Church May 2014-Present

Connection Point volunteer at Southland Christian Church Jan 2013-Present

Child mentoring at Breckenridge Elementary Aug 2012-Present

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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