
Dynamic Exercise Physiologist with experience at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford, skilled in exercise program design and patient care. Proven ability to enhance recovery through tailored exercise prescriptions and effective communication. Patient-focused with background working with heart patients and other special populations to help achieve health and wellness goals. Special expertise in health risk appraisal, comprehensive fitness testing and exercise prescription. Bringing Exercise Science and extensive certifications including ACSM, BLS and ACLS.
Working in Cardiac Rehab as an Exercise Physiologist I have monitored patient progress and adjusted programs to insure optimal recovery, and have provided them with helpful exercise information and resources. I have also learned how to diligently care for patients on the hospital floors and in the ICU.
I provide nurturing care and supervision for children, ages 3months-10years old, in a safe and engaging environment. I coordinate daily schedules, manage household tasks, and foster positive relationships with children while encouraging social development and emotional growth.
I recently interned for 250 hours at t. Thomas Rutherford Cardiac Rehab. I spent time shadowing inpatient, outpatient, and Pulmonary Rehab. I took Blood Pressures, 02 and HR saturations, read EKG's, and learned how to care for patients in the hospital and ICU.
I watched over and cared for my double amputee uncle while he was in he last years of his life. I assisted him with activities of daily living trying to promote independence and quality of life. I checked his vitals around the clock, administered his medications, as well as did his at home PT.