Date: September 18, 2016
Re: Letter of intent
To: Milton Youth Hockey Board of Directors:
My son joined Milton Youth Hockey as a four-year-old last winter and I knew right away that I wanted to be more involved in the program. The coaches and visible board members were very welcoming to my son and our family on and off the ice. After a successful second year on the ice (first year in Milton Youth Hockey) I left the rink asking myself, how can I become more involved in development of future hockey players, athletes, and youth for the town of Milton?
I decided to start coaching the various teams my sons play on. This past year I helped out with the house league on game days, coached five year old baseball in the Spring and am currently coaching kindergarten soccer. I enjoy watching these young athletes grown more confident and skillful throughout each season. I have also decided to get back on the ice teaching skills to young girls of Canton Youth Hockey. It is clear that young girls are lacking female coaches and role models at all levels of play.
Via my lengthy hockey career, starting at age four and concluding after two Olympics, I would contribute extensive hockey knowledge, skill and passion to the Milton Youth Hockey program. Player and coach development would be of great interest to me but I can be flexible to meet the needs of the program.
My professional career as a Nurse Practitioner at New England Baptist Hospital and Medical Coordinator for the Boston Celtics keeps me busy but my passion is ultimately on the ice and field. I would also be interested in improving the safety of the game from a medical perspective.
Thank you for your consideration,
Tara Mounsey
Tara Mounsey
29 Columbine Rd.
Milton, MA 02186
(617-699-7497)
Professional Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Medical Coordinator
10/2011-present New England Baptist Hospital/Boston Celtics, Boston, MA
· Collaborate with Boston Celtics’ physicians, athletic trainers, and coaching staff to orchestrate the medical care of the players and staff.
Nurse Practitioner
4/2008-present Orthopedic Practice of James V. Bono, M.D., Boston, MA
· Manage the orthopedic practice with three direct reports
· Monitor the clinical and surgical schedules
· Provide post-operative care for the surgical patients via the phone and in the office
· Execute suture/staple removal.
· Perform intra-articular cortisone and viscosupplementation injections.
· First assist in the operating room for total hip and total knee replacements.
· Wound closure in the operating room.
Nurse Practitioner
8/2006-present New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
· Assess, diagnose, and provide care for post-operative orthopedic patients in an acute setting.
· Order diagnostic testing and laboratory work for acute complications.
· Adjust pain medications for adequate pain control post surgery.
· Write discharge summaries and discharge orders for patients transferring to rehabilitation facilities or home.
· Monitoring and adjusting coumadin therapy for deep venous prophylaxis for high risk patient’s status post hip or knee arthroplasty.
Coaching Experience
1998-present Tara Mounsey Hockey Skills
· Teach power skating, stick handing, conditioning, game sense, and sportsmanship to youth hockey players
9/2013-3/2014 Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey Volunteer Coach
11/2009-11/2011 Buckingham Browne & Nichols Girl’s Ice Hockey Assistant Coach
11/2008-3/2009 Canton Hich School Girl’s Ice Hockey Assistant Coach
1998-present Motivational Speaking
· Numerous speaking engagements at local schools across the country, youth athletic programs, and national companies sharing my Olympic experience and how it may relate to the selected audience.
Professional Athlete
2000-2002 Nike, Inc., Portland, OR
· Contracted as professional athlete/model.
Education
5/2006 Master of Science in Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Program: Master’s Entry in Nursing
12/2002 Bachelor of Science, Brown University, Providence, RI
Major: Neuroscience
Certifications
9/2003-present Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Leadership Awards
2005 Recipient of six “Legendary Service” awards from New England Baptist Hospital
2002 Winter Olympics Silver Medalist