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Lisa Liddawi

Sarasota

Summary

Patient-focused Exercise Physiologist with background working with geriatric patients and other special populations to help achieve health and wellness goals. Special expertise in health risk assessments, comprehensive fitness testing and exercise prescription. Bringing Exercise Science Degree and extensive certifications including ACSM EP-C and BLS

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness Center Supervisor

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding materials for new hires, facilitating smooth transitions into their positions at the fitness center.
  • Coordinated special events such as workshops or guest speaker presentations, enhancing member engagement with unique experiences beyond typical gym offerings.
  • Implemented clinical programs through research and interdepartment cooperation for disease management and tracked data to submit to the Medical Fitness Advisory board
  • Acted as a mentor to team members, providing guidance and resources to help them excel in their roles.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of fitness center programs, using member feedback to inform future improvements and enhancements.

Personal Trainer/Clinical Program Specialist

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Formulated exercise programming for members focused on lifestyle changes.
  • Assessed fitness levels before and after completion of individualized exercise programs, implementing changes to expedite results.
  • Educated patients on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
  • Led clinical exercise programs that targeted specific health issues such as stroke, heart disease, parkinson's and balance & stability issues
  • Met health education and wellness objectives with implementation of new training programs.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Helped design, implement and run a new cardiac rehab phase III clinical program

Activities Director

Desoto Beach Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Implemented weekly schedules consisting of physiological, cognitive and social skill training
  • Overseen and mentored staff when opening/closing the business individually
  • Managed a monthly budget by allocating funds to vendors, food and small equipment for the residents
  • Managed staff by ensuring their daily tasks were met and delegating tasks properly
  • Planned, executed and managed large parties for the residents
  • Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.

Fitness Specialist Intern

Tampa General Employee Wellness
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Created exercise prescriptions catering to client needs using the FITT principle
  • Educated club members about the relationship between nutrition and fitness.
  • Taught clients how to operate exercise equipment and to follow proper exercise cues.
  • Participated in and studied training programs to meet health education and wellness objectives.
  • Engaged in and educated clients about the importance of stress management, nutrition and exercise
  • Worked diligently with other team members on assigned health implementation projects throughout the hospital
  • Communicated effectively with management and instructors and openly accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement

Exercise Physiologist Intern

Sarasota Memorial Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Tested patients using various exercise and physical testing protocols for cardiac and pulmonary evaluation.
  • Educated intensive cardiac rehab patients on the importance of nutrition, stress management and exercise
  • Manually taken resting/active blood pressures, heart rate and oxygen saturation levels
  • Responded efficiently and effectively to emergency situations

Server

Pinchers
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Exercise program design
  • Health and wellness
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Biomechanics knowledge
  • Training & Development
  • Data management
  • Safety Understanding

Certification

  • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Basic Arrhythmias

Additional Information

Secretary of Exercise Science Student Association

  • Organized a car wash fundraiser
  • Organized and managed informational booths at multiple FGCU informational functions
  • Compiled information on upcoming ACSM/NSCA conventions for students to attend

Timeline

Fitness Center Supervisor

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Personal Trainer/Clinical Program Specialist

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023

Activities Director

Desoto Beach Club
05.2021 - 08.2021

Fitness Specialist Intern

Tampa General Employee Wellness
01.2021 - 04.2021

Exercise Physiologist Intern

Sarasota Memorial Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 12.2020

Server

Pinchers
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Florida Gulf Coast University

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