Samantha Bailey
London,KY
Summary
Exercise Physiologist well-versed in evaluating patient health and designing exercise programs targeted to patient fitness level and health concerns. Actively promotes patient safety and partners with multidisciplinary health team to provide best overall care possible. 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 appraisal, comprehensive fitness testing and exercise prescription.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
02.2023 - Current
- Performed Post-Offer Evaluation tests and provided job-specific coaching on proper posture, body mechanics, and technique to ensure safe test completion
- Observed and assessed body mechanics, determined risk and created a plan for mitigation for employees
- Addressed postural discomforts through education and job-specific coaching to eliminate postural contributions to injury
- Provided employees with health education and training on wellness and disease prevention topics to optimize health of the population
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Norton Cardiopulmonary Rehab
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Interviewed patients to identify clinical, physiological, psychosocial, and educational status as they pertain to cardiac rehabilitation
- Performed fitness and stress tests on patients to determine their strengths, limitations, and the most appropriate starting point for exercise
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health
- Educated patients on various health and fitness topics relevant to their recovery processes such as a heart-healthy diet, and medication compliance
- Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise
- Recorded, analyzed and prepared patient progress notes to be interpreted by physician
- Developed risk factor modification strategies, counseling plans and nutrition education for cardiac patients
Cardiopulmonary Technician
UK Chandler Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Continuously monitored critical care patients' telemetry
- Measured and analyzed ECG strips
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac physiological data
- Detected changes in heart rhythms and heart arrhythmias
- Communicated with care teams about any changes to rhythms
- Reviewed all cardiac events to determine “false alarms”.
Fitness Coordinator
EKU Campus Recreation
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised fitness center operations, hired instructors, maintained equipment, and managed budgets
- Prepared and implemented budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing or maintenance plans
- Coordinated and developed fitness center programs
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work
- Fostered positive working environment for all employees by encouraging staff members to voice opinions and concerns without fear of reprisal
- Supported enrollees in fitness program services by encouraging participation in Zumba, yoga and other beneficial workout classes
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality
Personal Training Director
Proof Fitness
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop personal training staff
- Met monthly revenue goals for membership, personal training, and studio class participation
- Supervised and managed 10-15 personal training employees
- Completed body composition tests, identified optimal fitness strategies and developed meal plans to maximize training success
- Hired and recruited new team members to expand offerings and meet customer demands
- Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching
Health Fitness Professional, Health Fitness Corporation
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised fitness floor, built member relationships, and monitored patron safety
- Developed and implemented a variety of program-specific health improvement programs and promotions
- Provided individual and group exercise instruction and educated participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness
- Promoted program offerings and conducted outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage participants
- Conducted fitness testing and assessments and advised participants of their results
- Designed individualized programs to meet the participants' interests, abilities, and goals.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs
Education
M.S - Sports and Exercise Science
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond05.2021
B.S - Kinesiology
The University of Kentucky
Lexington05.2017
Skills
- Monitoring telemetry
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Patient Assessments
- Exercise Program Design
- Treadmill Testing
- Patient Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Active Listening
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Norton Cardiopulmonary Rehab
05.2022 - 06.2023
Cardiopulmonary Technician
UK Chandler Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fitness Coordinator
EKU Campus Recreation
01.2020 - 08.2021
Personal Training Director
Proof Fitness
09.2018 - 01.2020
Health Fitness Professional, Health Fitness Corporation
10.2017 - 09.2018
M.S - Sports and Exercise Science
Eastern Kentucky University
B.S - Kinesiology
The University of Kentucky
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