Katie Swift
Kaufman,TX
Summary
A hardworking, caring, and well-organized professional with relationship-building skills. A proactive with solid communication and planning skills. Experienced in collecting vitals, performing clinical assessments, and demonstrating proper exercise form. Well-organized and proactive with reliable communication, planning, and relationship-building skills. Patient-focused Exercise Specialist with a background working with geriatric patients and other special populations to help achieve health and wellness goals—unique expertise in health risk appraisal, comprehensive fitness testing, and exercise prescription.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Exercise Specialist
UT Health East Texas
10.2018 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and exercise precautions.
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from surgery and chronic disease and improve overall physical health.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of patients.
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress concerning patient's goals.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communication skills when working with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.
- Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications before patient visit.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Monitored patients for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, and symptoms before, during, and after exercise.
- Tested patients using various exercises and written cardiac and pulmonary evaluation protocols.
- Recognized contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise and revised plan accordingly.
- Collected and documented patient vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively as a team environment.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing the check-in process.
- Schedule, check in, check-out patients on EPIC
- Worked with cardiac patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise and nutrition, and monitor physical endurance and progress.
- Recorded, analyzed, and prepared patient progress notes to be interpreted by our Medical Director.
- Ordered all Cardiopulmonary Rehab supplies for multiple clinics.
Volleyball Official
TASO
08.2018 - Current
- Displayed a courteous, friendly attitude and was a positive role model in volleyball matches.
- Maintained constant focus and attentiveness during volleyball matches and displayed unfailing impartiality.
- Studied the basics and intricacies of volleyball and exhibited clear and unchallenged expertise during officiating.
- Participated regularly in volleyball officiating training to keep skills and knowledge current.
- Made consistent calls that demonstrated constant compliance with the laws of volleyball.
- Developed and maintained communication with volleyball players, coaches, and parents of young players.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Provided a safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville05.2018
Skills
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Abilities
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Performing Exercise Tests
- Documenting Vitals
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Leadership Skills
- Workout Improvement Techniques
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Adapt Programs
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Exercise Specialist
UT Health East Texas
10.2018 - Current
Volleyball Official
TASO
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
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