La’Nique James
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Dynamic health professional with a solid foundation in exercise physiology and health promotion, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through tailored exercise programs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to foster a supportive environment. Adaptability and a results-driven mindset facilitate the achievement of health goals, ensuring that each program meets the unique needs of individuals. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in health strategies, driving positive change in client well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Brunswick, GA
11.2025 - Current
- Responsible for a minimum 45 patients' progression and education weekly.
- Developed and executed customized cardiovascular and resistance training programs for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
- Monitored and adjusted exercise intensity to maintain patients within prescribed targets using RPE, heart rate monitoring, ECG telemetry, and symptom assessment to accommodate orthopedic limitations, post-surgical restrictions, range-of-motion deficits, and injury considerations.
- Conducted basic orthopedic and functional movement assessments to ensure exercise safety and appropriateness.
- Emphasized breathing efficiency techniques to improve endurance and functional capacity in pulmonary patients.
- Provided continuous patient education on exercise benefits, risk factor modification, and lifestyle changes to support long-term cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Physical Readiness Assistant/NCO
Army National Guard
Eastover, SC
04.2020 - Current
- Lead and supervise tactical physical readiness training for 50+ soldiers, ensuring safe execution of strength, endurance, agility, and movement-based drills.
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises, ensuring resource availability and readiness.
- Designed and implemented individualized PT programs using exercise physiology and neuromuscular principles to improve ACFT performance, movement efficiency, and injury resilience.
- Conducted fitness testing, movement screening, and body composition assessments (height/weight/tape) in accordance with Army regulations.
- Applied core Strength & Conditioning principles to tactical readiness and long-term performance.
- Modified training for older or injured soldiers using adaptive programming and gradual return-to-load strategies.
- Integrated dynamic warm-ups, mobility, and movement preparation to enhance nervous system readiness and reduce injury risk.
- Coordinated unit-level training and basic nutrition education while monitoring fatigue, adherence, and performance trends.
- Created successful regimens for soldier with lifelong or career long goals.
Intern
Carolina Family Chiropractic
Rock Hill, SC
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Applied neuromuscular principles to patient care by supporting regulations of the nervous system through warm-ups, cervical traction and sensory-motor stimulation that facilitated motor control and activation improving mobility, stability, and proprioceptive input.
- Worked with pediatric, geriatric, and special populations to adapt interventions based on balance, neuromuscular responsiveness, and coordination.
- Assisted in assessing neuromuscular function from injuries to the sciatic nerve or shoulder through observation and performance of orthopedic and movement-based tests to support care planning.
- Supported pediatric neuromuscular development by implementing age-appropriate exercises and sensory strategies for conditions including torticollis, scoliosis, and postural instability.
- Documented neuromuscular findings and patient responses through detailed SOAP notes and provided patient education on movement quality and nervous system function.
- Managed scheduling and patient records via Jane EHR while collaborating in clinic operations and community outreach initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s - Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC06-2025
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Population-Specific Modifications (children, seniors, postpartum, injured, trained)
- Youth Physical, Mental, & Motivational Literacy & Motor Development
- Clinical Exercise Testing
- Practical communication & documentation
- Motor Control & Neuromuscular Education
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Time Management & Leadership
- Exercise program design & prescription
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Functional movement screening
Certification
- Licensed ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- CPR, AED & First Aid, American Red Cross, Expires October 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Expires October 2027
- Electrocardiography Interpretation Technician, Southeast Georgia Health System, as of April 2026
- Pursuing Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
11.2025 - Current
Intern
Carolina Family Chiropractic
01.2025 - 04.2025
Physical Readiness Assistant/NCO
Army National Guard
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor’s - Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology
Winthrop University