Nancy Johnson
North Branch,MN
Summary
Patient-focused Cardiac Rehab Therapist with background working with heart and lung patients to help achieve health and wellness goals. Special expertise in risk factor management and exercise prescription. Bringing certifications including BLS and ACLS.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Rehab Therapist
MHealth Fairview
Woodbury, MN
10.2001 - Current
- Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
- Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from heart attack, PCI, CAB surgery, valve surgery, CHF, stable angina, VAD and heart transplant patients to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Worked with cardiac patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise, stress management, heart anatomy, and risk factor modifications and monitored physical endurance and progress.
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals
- Maintained detailed notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across health care providers.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Provided daily treatment to patient's exercise session and plan of care while initiating changes in the program as needed.
- Recognized contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responded to situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
- Knowledge and understanding of VersaCare Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring System
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2001
Skills
Treatment Planning
Building rapport
Patient documentation
Patient Monitoring
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Interpersonal Skills
Physical assessments
Emergency Response Procedures
Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Monitoring telemetry
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Patient Care
Patient Education
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Cardiac Rehab Therapist
MHealth Fairview
10.2001 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science
Winona State University