Lauren Rice
Augusta,Ga
Summary
Energetic, Passionate, Organized, Team-oriented Professional looking to grow and advance my professional career in Business Administration. Over 10 years of experience in healthcare, direct patient care. A recent graduate with excellent time management, leadership and communication skills, detail oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Physiologist
Piedmont Augusta
Augusta, Ga
03.2013 - Current
- Implement and Supervise exercise for patients with heart and lung diseases
- Worked along side coworker/RN to start Congestive Heart Failure program
- Demonstrate the proper and safe use of the exercise equipment to minimize safety issues and help each person to achieve the best results
- Work with my coworkers to improve our patient’s quality of life
- Work with my coworkers to continue to grow and improve out Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program
- Responsible for assessing patients in the gym as wells as on Individual Treatment Plans assigned to me
- Input data/ run reports in the AACVPR National Registry for Cardiac Rehab
- Manage patient scheduling/availability for Cardiac Rehab Classes
- Work with IT and Scott care/LSI team to manage issues and update our monitoring system
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- Ordering and Organizing Supplies for entire Department
- Teach Education Classes
- Developed and implemented individualized exercise programs for clients to meet their specific needs.
- ECG Introductory Course at University Hospital
- Excel Courses at University Hospital
- Attended AACVPR Conference in New Orleans.
- Educated patients on the benefits of physical activity and how to safely incorporate exercise into their daily routines.
- Attend Health Fairs in the Community to educate on Heart Health
- Worked closely with cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients in clinical setting to promote healthy exercise regimes for recovery from major health events.
- Epic Super User
- LSI Lead
Committee Member
Augusta Southern Nationals
Augusta, Ga
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Volunteer 2000-2016
- Benefitted the Georgia Special Olympics- Raises Approximately $5,000- $15,000
- Supervisor for the office during the Augusta Southern Nationals
- Communication Coordinator
- Co-Pit Director
- Assisted in the Finance Department.
Assistant Manger
Augusta Board of Elections
Augusta, Ga
05.2006 - 03.2013
- Assisted in opening and closing polls
- Issue voters their ballots and check for proper identification
- Assist voters with operating the computers.
Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Curtis Baptist School
Augusta, Ga
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Worked alongside the Head Coach to mentor/coach the high school girls.
Intern in Cardiopulmonary Rehab
University Hospital
Augusta, Ga
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Completed my internship under the leadership of Sheila Kamath to obtain my Bachelors Degree.
Trainer
AthElite Sports Training Academy
Evans, Ga
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Checked in clients, excepted payments, sold merchandise
- Lead Classes and Private Lessons
- Taught client’s proper workout techniques.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Arkansas State University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise and Sports Science
Augusta State University
05.2012
Skills
- Patient Education
- Program Development
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessments
- Documenting Vitals
- Computer Skills
- Scheduling
- Presentation Skills
- Health Promotion
References
- Lynn Watts, Director of Office Clinical Support, Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, 706-836-6005
- Jill Buchanan Enter, General Surgeon, Aiken Physicians Alliance, 803-634-3339
- Rob Brunel, Head Softball and Soccer Coach, Irwin County High School, 478-960-4723
- Ed Akins, Retired Corporal Road Patrol, Board Member, Bulloch County Sherriff’s Department, Augusta Southern Nationals, 912-531-1111
- Sheila Kamath, Retired Cardiopulmonary Rehab Manager, University Hospital, 706-774-5877
- Holli Childs, Cardiopulmonary Rehab Manager, Piedmont Augusta, 478-279-1419
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Piedmont Augusta
03.2013 - Current
Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
Curtis Baptist School
08.2012 - 10.2012
Intern in Cardiopulmonary Rehab
University Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2012
Trainer
AthElite Sports Training Academy
07.2011 - 12.2011
Committee Member
Augusta Southern Nationals
01.2007 - 01.2016
Assistant Manger
Augusta Board of Elections
05.2006 - 03.2013
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise and Sports Science
Augusta State University