Janie Lowery Carrico
Choudrant,Louisiana
Summary
Clinical Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in developing and executing exercise programs for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and chronic conditions. Proven ability to assess patient needs and deliver targeted care that aligns with health goals and enhances outcomes through teamwork with multidisciplinary professionals. Actively pursuing opportunities within a dynamic team environment, leveraging years of relevant expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
West Monroe, LA
12.2020 - Current
- Assesses, orients, educates, and monitors outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
- Performs 6 minute walk tests.
- Creates exercise prescriptions and individualized treatment plans and coordinates care with physicians.
- Performs daily charges, charge audits, and compliance reports.
Cardiac Rehab Supervisor
Northern LA Medical Center
Ruston, LA
04.2002 - 12.2020
- Planned, implemented, and supervised all aspects of the inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab program.
- Assessed, educated, and monitored patients during exercise.
- Completed individualized treatment plans and worked closely with cardiologists to coordinate care.
- Created and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all ACSM and Joint Commission standards.
- Compiled outcomes data and maintained AACVPR program certification.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Northern LA Medical Center
Ruston, LA
04.2001 - 04.2002
- Assessed, oriented, educated, wrote exercise prescriptions, and monitored exercise for cardiac rehab patients.
- Maintained patient outcomes data using Orion Outcomes Software.
Exercise Specialist
Northern LA Medical Center
Ruston, LA
11.1998 - 04.2001
- Developed and administered patient education and exercise programs for cardiac rehab patients in all phases.
- Helped obtain initial AACVPR program certification.
Exercise Physiology Consultant
Northern LA Medical Center
Ruston, LA
08.1998 - 11.1998
- Responsible for developing and administering exercise programs for cardiac rehab patients.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Intern
Northern LA Medical Center
Ruston, LA
06.1998 - 08.1998
- Responsible for monitoring, assisting with equipment, documenting in charts, and taking blood pressures before, during, and after exercise for phase II and III patients.
- Responsible for conducting fitness assessments on hospital employees and initial orientations for phase II patients.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Developed and instructed senior adult exercise classes at the Bienville parish senior centers located in Arcadia and Ringgold, LA.
Graduate Faculty Member
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Instructed undergraduate activity classes.
Exercise Specialist Intern
Willis-Knighton Health and Fitness Center
Shreveport, LA
02.1997 - 04.1997
- Monitored and assisted both cardiac rehab patients and healthy individuals during exercise and assisted in exercise testing.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.1998
Associate of Science - Business Technology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Fitness/Wellness Management
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1997
Skills
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Patient assessment
- Exercise testing
- Exercise prescription
- Individualized treatment plans
- Exercise program design
- Collecting and documenting vital signs
- EKG and patient monitoring
- Body composition analysis
- Outcome measurement
- AACVPR program certification acquisition and maintenance
Awards
- Employee of the Month, 07/14, Northern LA Medical Center
- Employee of the Month, 12/01, Lincoln General Hospital
Certification
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Timeline
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Cardiac Rehab Supervisor
Northern LA Medical Center
04.2002 - 12.2020
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Northern LA Medical Center
04.2001 - 04.2002
Exercise Specialist
Northern LA Medical Center
11.1998 - 04.2001
Exercise Physiology Consultant
Northern LA Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.1998
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Intern
Northern LA Medical Center
06.1998 - 08.1998
Adjunct Faculty Member
Louisiana Tech University
09.1997 - 05.1998
Graduate Faculty Member
Louisiana Tech University
09.1997 - 05.1998
Exercise Specialist Intern
Willis-Knighton Health and Fitness Center
02.1997 - 04.1997
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Louisiana Tech University
Associate of Science - Business Technology
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Fitness/Wellness Management
Louisiana Tech University