Exercise Specialist
CurrentWhile working with an RN, I provide outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation to patients with history of Myocardial Infarction, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, Congestive Heart Failure, Stent Placement, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator placement, LVAD, below normal Ejection Fraction and Heart Transplant recipients. I design and assist patients in monitored exercise program, use assessment techniques to determine the best treatment plan, evaluate patient prior to exercise for contraindications to starting exercise program, identify unique risk factors that may contribute to patient's health, maintain constant monitoring of patients for arrhythmias through EKG reading, identify EKG rhythm abnormalities and respond appropriately, help to educate patients on managing their health through exercise, diet and behavior change.