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Heather Perdue

Canton

Summary

Patient-focused Exercise Physiologist with background of assisting over 800 patients and clients of special populations to help achieve health and wellness goals. Special expertise in health risk appraisal, comprehensive fitness testing and exercise prescription. Certifications including BLS, ACLS and CCRP. Well-organized and proactive with solid communication, planning and relationship-building skills. Educating and reversing limitations experienced by patients who have suffered the effects of cardiac events. Functioning as a team player in planning and executing strategies to improve overall business services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehabilitation

Northside Hospital Cherokee
03.2018 - Current
  • Improved clients'' overall fitness by designing and implementing personalized exercise programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop effective rehabilitation plans for post-surgical or injury cases.
  • Increased client retention through consistent progress tracking, regular program adjustments, and clear communication of results.
  • Promoted a healthy lifestyle within the community by conducting informative workshops on exercise physiology, nutrition, and stress management.
  • Ensured safe workout environment by enforcing proper exercise techniques and maintaining up-to-date equipment in the facility.
  • Boosted clients'' motivation levels with engaging group fitness classes that catered to various skill levels and preferences.
  • Reduced injury risk for clients by identifying muscle imbalances and movement restrictions during initial consultations and integrating corrective exercises into their workout routines.
  • Achieved positive outcomes for individuals with chronic medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or hypertension by developing specialized exercise interventions.
  • Conduct educational classes on topics including but not limited to: exercise, cardiovascular disease, nutrition and CPR.
  • EKG analysis
  • JCAHO readiness committee

Exercise Physiologist

Cardiology Of Atlanta
09.2014 - Current
  • Conducting Exercise tolerance test, Nuclear stress test and Stress Echocardiograms.
  • Placement and interpretation of EKG rhythms with TeleRhythmic holter and event cardiac monitors.
  • Recording and maintaining electronic medical records with Greenway EMR
  • Prescription refills and medication prior authorizations
  • Protime INRs
  • Communication with patients regarding cardiac testing results.
  • Maintaining and audits of sample medications, emergency cardiac medications and defibrillators
  • Precepting new staff members.


Head Trainer and Sales Manager

Get Fit Now
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher conversion rates.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Interviewing and management of training staff
  • Staff scheduling.
  • Development of daily musculoskeletal and cardiovascular exercise programs for women.
  • Nutrition consultation and supplement education
  • Conducting exercise form workshops to novice clients

Cardiac Monitor Technician

St. Joseph's Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • Improved patient care by accurately interpreting and reporting cardiac monitor readings.
  • Enhanced communication between medical staff by providing timely updates on patient cardiac status.
  • Reduced response time for critical events with vigilant monitoring of cardiac rhythms and alerts.
  • Assisted in saving lives through efficient recognition and reporting of life-threatening arrhythmias.
  • Scheduling and shift assignments.
  • Call log auditing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Georgia Southern University
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Lassiter High School
Marietta, GA
05.2007

Skills

  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Documenting Vitals
  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Operational Standards
  • Electronic Charting
  • Monitoring Telemetry

Certification

  • AACVPR: Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional 2021
  • ACLS: 2022
  • BLS: 2022

Honors

2020 Northside Hospital Service Award

Timeline

Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehabilitation

Northside Hospital Cherokee
03.2018 - Current

Head Trainer and Sales Manager

Get Fit Now
09.2017 - 04.2018

Exercise Physiologist

Cardiology Of Atlanta
09.2014 - Current

Cardiac Monitor Technician

St. Joseph's Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Reinhardt University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Georgia Southern University

High School Diploma -

Lassiter High School

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