DAVID BLASENA
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Skilled and dedicated exercise physiologist professional focused on helping clients improve both their independence and health. Assisting them with overcoming physical limitations by obtaining health benefits through aerobic and resistance training by monitoring them within a safe environment. Specializes in working with clients dealing with both cardiac and pulmonary issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship
St. Lukes Aspirus
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Provided care for phase 1, 2, and 3 cardiac rehab.
- Provided education classes such as risk factors for those in cardiac rehab.
- Provided care in pulmonary rehab by obtaining blood pressure, quality SpO2 levels, and assistance for any equipment.
- Conducted 6-min walk tests for those in both cardiac and pulmonary rehab.
- Conducted walk tests for cardiac patients within the ICU.
- Developed the skills to input information into programs such as "VersaCare"
- Conducted stress tests using both exercise and pharmacologic agents.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship
Community Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Evaluated abilities and needs of each client to help set realistic goals with successful rehabilitation plans
- Implemented adaptations, coaching strategies, and assistive devices to aid patients in changing their work or school environments to suit their abilities
- Identified barriers to exercise and recommended strategies to overcome issues such as inflexible schedules and transportation problems
- Discussed available service options relevant to each patient, helping with access to useful program resources
- Effectively speak with patients and build rapport to overcome any mental setbacks
- Monitored patients throughout each session by taking blood pressures, SpO2, setting up holter monitors, and reading EKGs
- Efficiently communicate information between other cardiac rehab specialists to solve challenges
- Properly charted patient information
- Gave lessons to patients in both one on one and group settings about medications, resistance training, and the importance of aerobic training for heart health
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY -
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY -
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2023
Skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Plan continuing care strategies
- On the job problem-solving skills
- Interpreting EKGs
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Timeline
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship
St. Lukes Aspirus
08.2024 - 10.2024
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship
Community Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY -
The College of St. Scholastica
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY -
The College of St. Scholastica
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