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United States

Orange County, California, United States

•Demonstrate clinical competency and technical skills in Cardiac Rehabilitation, ensuring high-quality care for patients.•Apply extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and its application to patients.•Utilize strong cardiac dysrhythmia monitoring skills to ensure patient safety and well-being during supervised exercise sessions.•Analyzing patients’ charts to acquire medical history and assess progress goals.•Develop customized exercise prescriptions targeting improvements in strength, endurance, and cardiovascular function.•Assess physical performance and limitations, tailoring individualized treatment plans to meet specific patient needs.•Interpret patient data to evaluate progress and make informed program adjustments.•Provide comprehensive patient education on lifestyle changes, stress management, and management of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.•Proficiently assess patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to deliver appropriate resources and support.•Demonstrate expertise in exercise prescription for patients with peripheral artery disease.•Implementation of a Supervised Exercise Program for patients with peripheral artery disease, contributing to improved patient outcomes.•Respond effectively to medical emergencies and provide necessary medical care to patients experiencing physical distress.•Work in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.•Advocate for patients by collaborating with their referring cardiologists regarding their plan of care.•Put together patients’ final discharge reports after successful completion of the program.•Played an intricate role in AACVPR program reaccreditation. Interpreted data, and worked on program enrollment, adherence, and competency.•Played a role in successfully training and bringing in new talent to our department.

• Knowledge of ACSM Guidelines (American College of Sports Medicine).• Demonstrated understanding and performs the following tasks: proper use of all gym equipment, proper weight training technique and exercise, under the direct supervision and direction of an Exercise Physiologist (EP).• Reinforced Patient’s personal fitness plan as set by EP.• Reinforced Patient’s education as it relates to fitness program.• Reported patient data to Exercise Physiologist or cardiac fitness lead/manager.• Assisted in logging of patient visits to gym and fitness program.• Utilized equipment and material in a cost-effective manner.• Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures, follows Standard Precautions and specific isolation precautions for the prevention and spread of blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.• Reported all near misses and errors per hospital policy.• Observed patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the staff.• Used initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through.• Assisted in orientation and education of aides.

Fullerton, California

• On-the-job experience in patient care & assessment, nutrition, education, and exercise prescription.• Acquired skills to identify and control symptoms, aid in exercise tolerance, and improve cardiovascular function.• Influenced patients to achieve their physical, psychological, and social wellbeing through exercise and lifestyle changes.• Attained intensive cardiac rehabilitation experience through the Ornish Reversal Program.

Master Of Medical Science, Physician Assistant

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Kinesiology/Health Science

Activities and Societies: The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity