Experienced Exercise Physiologist with 15+ years experience and extensive skills in patient education and Cardiac Rehab enrollment. Top-performer with track record of patient consistency and program completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exercise Physiologist/Owner
AP Mobility1
01.2024 - Current
Perform Assisted Stretch Therapy to improve flexibility and mobility in clients with limited range of motion
Use stretch techniques such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to improve client outcomes
Work one on one with clients in a professional setting
Maintain Marketing campaigns and media website
Responsible for balancing budget, inventory and all daily operations
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
10.2018 - Current
Facilitate classes to educate and certify clinical staff on how to properly perform Basic Life Support
Facilitate classes to educate and certify laypeople on how to properly perform bystander CPR and First Aid (Heartsaver)
Exercise Physiologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation
07.2011 - 06.2024
Educate patients on the importance of exercise and risk factor modification in Phase 1
Establish initial exercise protocol for post CABG/MI/PCI inpatients
Clinically monitor Phase 2 Cardiac rehab patients during exercise and assess blood glucose, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and heart rate/rhythm
Monitor patient response before and after exercise
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL Medical Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2022
See patients in hospital prior to discharge to fit and educate them on the use and purpose of wearing a LifeVest device
Traveled to patient’s home for occasional follow up visits and technical support
Communicated with ZOLL technical support to transfer data and submit required patient forms
EKG Technician
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
09.2007 - 07.2009
Perform electrocardiographs on patients in a clinical setting
Responsible for notifying RN/MD of all critical EKG results
Dispense, transmit and educate outpatients on how to use a Holter Monitor
Fitness Specialist Internship
Verizon
04.2008 - 11.2008
Perform fitness testing and develop Exercise Prescription for new clients
Motivate employees to engage in company sponsored Wellness Programs
Provide monthly education topics and organize wellness events
Develop and instruct yoga classes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Georgia
01.2008
Skills
Collecting vital signs
Exercise program design
Exercise prescription
Physical assessments
Certification
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support October 2024
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist/Owner
AP Mobility1
01.2024 - Current
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
10.2018 - Current
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL Medical Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2022
Exercise Physiologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Exercise Physiologist at Department of Veteran Affairs, Seattle Institute of Biomedical and Clinical ResearchExercise Physiologist at Department of Veteran Affairs, Seattle Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Research