Matthew Buccella
Summary
- Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Commitment to high standards through continuing education and professional certifications
- Proficiency in exercise testing and programming for all populations (12 lead ECG interpretation)
- Demonstrated experience with advanced exercise physiology instrumentation and techniques
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory/Research Assistant
HEART Lab
01.2019
- Collaborated with a team to devise lifestyle modifications for cardiovascular patients
- Collected and analyzed testing data
- Developed and implemented exercises aimed at decreasing hypertension
- Used equipment to monitor health of patients over course of study (Sphygmomanometer; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness).
Exercise Physiologist
Ocean Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Individualize exercise prescriptions for patients suffering from various cardiovascular diseases
- Demonstrate and teach proper exercise safety
- Motivate patients to learn behavior change models to better cardiovascular health and overall quality of life
- Monitor and assess potential arrhythmias of various patients and provide support when needed
- Review medical history and medication list with patients
- Monitor and assess blood pressures of patients with hypertension utilizing sphygmometer and or utilizing doppler for LVAD patients.
Exercise Physiologist
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
09.2022 - Current
- Individualize exercise prescriptions for patients suffering from various cardiovascular diseases
- Demonstrate and teach proper exercise safety
- Motivate patients to learn behavior change models to better cardiovascular health and overall quality of life
- Monitor and assess potential arrhythmias of various patients and provide support when needed
- Review medical history and medication list with patients
- Monitor and assess blood pressures of patients with hypertension utilizing sphygmometer and or utilizing doppler for LVAD patients.
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Individualize exercise prescriptions for clients
- Demonstrate and teach proper exercise forms
- Motivate clients to learn behavior change models to better reach goals.
Clinical Intern
Lehigh Valley Health University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- See attached Curriculum/Clinical Experience Lehigh Valley Health University (Pocono, Crest Cedar), PA; Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton, PA; St
- Luke's Health Network (North, Anderson, Lehighton, Heart & Vascular, STL Fitness), PA/NJ
Education
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology -
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PAB.S. Health and Exercise Physiology - undefined
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PASkills
Instrumentation
Parvo Medics Metabolic Cart
Quinton Q Stress Test System
Cosmed Pulmonary Function Testing
Blood Lactate Analysis
Body Composition
o Hydrostatic Weighing
o Bod Pod
o Skinfolds
Clinical
ECG interpretation
Exercise Prescription
Maximal and Submaximal exercise testing
Certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2024-2026)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (2024-2026)
- American Council on Exercise Personal Training (2021-2023)
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (2022-2025)
- PNOE Metabolic Analysis (2022)
Awards/Acknowledgements
- Collegiate Athlete: Swim Team Captain- Ursinus College (2020-2021)
- Dean's List- Ursinus College (2020)
Skills/Proficiencies
- Instrumentation
- Parvo Medics Metabolic Cart
- Quinton Q Stress Test System
- Cosmed Pulmonary Function Testing
- Blood Lactate Analysis
- Body Composition
- Hydrostatic Weighing
- Bod Pod
- Skinfolds
- Clinical
- ECG interpretation
- Exercise Prescription
- Maximal and Submaximal exercise testing
Memberships/Organizations
- Member: Emerging Leaders Academy (2019-2020)
- Member: American College of Sports Medicine (2022-Present)
- Member: National College of Strength and Conditioning (2022-Present)
Community Service
- Instructor, Swim lessons, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, 2018-2019
- Parkinson’s Exercise Programming, Rocksteady Boxing, Bartonville, PA, 2022
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Ocean Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
09.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Intern
Lehigh Valley Health University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Laboratory/Research Assistant
HEART Lab
01.2019
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology -
East Stroudsburg University
B.S. Health and Exercise Physiology - undefined
Ursinus College