Kristen Hurst
Anchorage,JBER
Summary
Experienced Exercise Physiologist with over 3 years of experience in both cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation in outpatient settings. Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Physiology and BLS/ACLS/CMA certification. Extensive experience in exercise prescription supervision and education of patients in cardiopulmonary recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition & Exercise Consultant & Intern
Beach Medical- North Augusta
North Augusta, SC
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Assessed calories, sodium, sugar and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Helped create an online platform to complete telemedicine visits at the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
Exercise Physiologist
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts including RPE & RPD.
- Frequently checked up on patients and offered assistance on using equipment.
- Communicated with patients to explain procedures and confirm comprehension of treatment plans.
- Prepared treatment area, mobility equipment and ambulatory aids for patient sessions.
- Created and oversaw individualized programs for long-term fitness and recovery.
- Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient.
- Obtained and monitored vital signs using manual cuff. stethoscope, and pulse oximeter.
- Filled portable oxygen tanks with liquid O2 and maintained patient O2 levels via titration.
- Performed 6-Minute Walk Tests pre and post program, and converted data into an exercise prescription for each patient.
- Worked individually with patients on cardiovascular and resistance training utilizing a variety of recumbent bikes, seated and standing ellipticals, treadmills, rowers, arm ergometers, dumbbells, and seated weight machines.
- Taught diaphragmatic pursed lip breathing techniques and tailored individual home exercise plans for self sustainability.
- Educated patients on importance of maintenance programs post completion in rehab & continued to work with them in maintenance.
- Patient assessment pre & post exercise.
- Read/Assessed patient charts & medical history.
- Entered and interpreted patient exercise data to further progress exercise prescription.
- Entered daily charges based off of therapeutic care codes.
- Post Covid-19 pulmonary clinic.
Cardiac Rehab Assistant
University Of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Aided the program coordinator.
- Assisted with new patient orientation.
- Administered 6-Minute Walk Test pre & post program completion.
- Assisted with submaximal treadmill tests & developing or revising an exercise prescription based on results.
- Delivered high quality, compassionate care and assistance through a case management approach.
- Assisted with 12-lead ECG's
- Worked individually with patients on cardiovascular and resistance training utilizing a variety of recumbent bikes, seated and standing ellipticals, treadmills, rowers, arm ergometers, dumbbells, and seated weight machines.
- Monitored, assessed, and documented patient vitals, including blood glucose levels, blood pressures, heart rates. oxygen saturation levels, ECG, and RPE/work intensity levels.
Education
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate
Auburn University
Montgomery, AL04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC08.2020
Skills
- First Aid Response- BLS & ACLS certified
- Kareo, Scottcare, & Citrix charting experience
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Interaction
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Baptist Medical Center South
06.2020 - 03.2022
Nutrition & Exercise Consultant & Intern
Beach Medical- North Augusta
01.2020 - 05.2022
Cardiac Rehab Assistant
University Of South Carolina Aiken
12.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Aiken
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