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Alexander Liu

Fishers,IN

Summary

Outgoing and communicative Clinical Exercise Physiologist with outstanding leadership and organizational qualities. Seasoned professional with expertise in treatment modification, wellness promotion, disease prevention and nutritional counseling. Understanding and kind with empathy for those suffering from ailments preventing full functionality and mobilization. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - Current
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient rehab clients to improve health and wellness.
  • Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
  • Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
  • Reviewed medical records of patients prior to visits to determine physical limitations, precautions and contra-indications.
  • Administered cardiac stress testing to patients as part of cardiology practice.
  • Conducted exercise stress tests for patients of varying ages to identify arrhythmias.
  • Apply strong nutritional knowledge to individualized, proactive lifestyle guidance for patients pursuing health and recovery from Heart conditions.
  • Reviewed patient progress against expectations and recommended updates to treatment plans.
  • Gathered and tracked vital signs and patient history.
  • Worked closely with cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients in clinical setting to promote healthy exercise regimes for recovery from major health events.
  • Educated patients and family members on cardiac rehabilitation exercise recovery plans.
  • Designed individualized exercise plans to improve physical fitness and strength.
  • Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care.
  • Identified contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
  • Explained program testing procedures related to examining cardiovascular diseases and conditions.
  • Administered non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests (CPET/CPX), pulmonary function tests, and resting metabolic tests to patients under care of Cardiology and Pulmonary physicians.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient cardiac rehab clients to improve health and wellness.
  • Interviewed and examined patient to obtain vital statistics and gain better understanding of injuries and medical conditions.

Real Estate Professional

Self-employeed
Indianapolis, IN
08.2014 - Current
  • Effectively handled various office duties, including maintaining computer files, typing and filing and reception desk tasks.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases.
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Presented properties to potential renters to address questions or concerns.

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Conagra Brands
Indianapolis, IN
04.2017 - 08.2023
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Processed dairy food samples.
  • Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored samples.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Intern

Department of Veteran Affairs
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient rehab patients to improve health and wellness.
  • Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs and achieve rehabilitation goals.
  • Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy to foster health and safety.
  • Performed neuromuscular function and fitness assessments for patients.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
  • Tracked attendance, projects, labs, reports and other class and student metrics.
  • Pre-recorded videos and live streamed classes online to provide modern, first-class education to Exercise Physiology, physical therapy and Athletic training students.
  • Assisted professors with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.

Quality Control Technician

Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Indianapolis, IN
03.2016 - 11.2017
  • Trained other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
  • Participated in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommended corrective actions.
  • Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
  • Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
  • Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Performed visual inspections of finished products.
  • Compiled inspection and test data in reports to document compliance with or deviations from strict quality standards.
  • Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
  • Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
  • Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Fitness And Health

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2014

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Physical Assessments
  • Patient Appraisal
  • Documenting Vitals
  • Performing Exercise Tests
  • Demonstrating Exercise Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Materials Inspection
  • Issue Resolution
  • Data Analysis
  • Solution Development and Optimization
  • Audit Assistance

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Indiana University Health
06.2021 - Current

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Intern

Department of Veteran Affairs
09.2020 - 11.2020

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
08.2020 - 11.2020

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Conagra Brands
04.2017 - 08.2023

Quality Control Technician

Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2016 - 11.2017

Real Estate Professional

Self-employeed
08.2014 - Current

Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Fitness And Health

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Purdue University