Manuel Ortiz

Energetic, driven and highly organized Exercise Physiologist seeking professional opportunity with an organization that encourages growth and development. Offering a measurable record of 23 years of experience, and a dedicated work ethic, driven by a passion for integrity, to promote positive outcomes of patient populations and add value to the organization. Willing to acquire any needed certifications that could be necessary.

BLS December 2023

• Provides evaluation of the cardiac/pulmonary inpatient and outpatient needs and implements appropriate programming and plan of care to include exercise prescription, educational plan, risk factor modification and psychosocial intervention.
• Provides education and support regarding exercise presciption, stress reduction and coping skills based on the patient's personal risk factors and discharge plans.
• Orientation and assessment of patient's individual need for exercise prescription.
• Performs exercise leadership through daily monitoring and patient education.
• Performs exercises with participants and demonstrates correct body positioning and proper use of equipment to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescription.
• Effectively collaborates and assists with the development of new wellness programs, initiatives for employees and interns.
• Coordinates with various departments in the development of community education programs.
• Timely data collection and entry for The American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) National Registry, providing monthly and quarterly reports to the Research Coordinator.
• Skillfully assists in the training of Cardiac Rehabilitation staff, students and associated personnel.
• Effective communication and proven problem-solving skills, health coaching and Motivational Interviewing.

Sharon Kirby, APRN, ACNP-BC, CV-BC, NE-BC, SharonKirby2@Centura.org, (303) 957-8973

Ryan Ward, MS, RCIS, ACSM-CEP, RyanWard@centura.org, (616)450-2517