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Taylor Allen

Houston,TX

Summary

Exercise Physiologist well-versed in evaluating patient health and designing exercise programs designed for patients with various fitness levels and health concerns. Actively promotes educations to patients on topics such as nutritional recommendation, fall prevention, stress management, medication usage/storage, and exercise guidelines. Excels in building strong relationships with coworkers and patients. Passionate about improving myself as well as others around me each day. Willingness to take on added responsibilities with a positive attitude to help meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Houston Methodist
08.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
  • Monitored patient blood pressure, ECG and distress levels during exercise.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Integrated nutrition and exercise into lifestyle guidance for patients recovering from serious health conditions such as heart failure, valve diseases, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarctions.

Exercise Physiologist Intern

OCH Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked with cardiac patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise and nutrition and monitored physical endurance and progress.
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Tested patients using various exercise and physical testing protocols for cardiac evaluation.
  • Collected and documented patient vital signs and monitored telemetry.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.
  • Demonstrated quality and financial benefits of exercise program, improving patient outcomes and cost per case for patient population.
  • Provided exercise information for patients, peers and community through public speaking and education classes.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain, and balance disorders.
  • Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
  • Developed risk factor modification strategies, counseling plans and nutrition education for cardiac patients.
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Administered care to patients who dealt with various mental health conditions including: dementia, depression, and anxiety.
  • Observed patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.

Customer Representative and Sales

Club 4 Fitness
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism.
  • Maintained courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests to increase overall satisfaction and customer service standards.
  • Implemented feedback from regular evaluations to improve personal performance and contribute positively to the team''s collective growth.
  • Embraced spotlight on customer service by creating courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests.
  • Retained dissatisfied customers by offering empathetic listening skills followed by effective problem-solving approaches tailored to each individual case.
  • Boosted sales revenue by skillfully promoting diverse service options.
  • Managed difficult customer interactions calmly and effectively, reducing escalation levels and maintaining company reputation.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality customer support.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12.2022

Associate of Arts -

East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill Academy
West Point, MS
05.2018

Skills

  • Documenting Vitals
  • Nutritional Education
  • Treatment Adjustments
  • Exercise Management
  • Safety Understanding
  • Personable
  • Relationship Building
  • Coordinating Direct Care
  • Telephone Customer Support
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Providing customer support

Timeline

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Houston Methodist
08.2023 - Current

Exercise Physiologist Intern

OCH Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022

Customer Representative and Sales

Club 4 Fitness
10.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts -

East Mississippi Community College

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill Academy

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