I work with a skilled, well-rounded team of providers which educates and assists patients through a medically monitored weight loss program. As the exercise physiologist I am responsible for performing fitness assessments, writing exercise prescriptions, and educating patients on the recommendations and guidelines of exercise. I also educate patients on behavior change techniques for implementing exercise and help them to break down barriers to exercise in order to lose weight and maintain their weight loss long term.

Exercise Physiologist working with Phase 2 and 3 Cardiopulmonary patients to promote a heart and lung healthy lifestyle.

I was the highest ranking student, 4th degree black belt, in the school and I was a senior certified instructor. I would lead TaeKwonDo classes for both children and adults ranging in age from 4 to 60 years old. I had office administration responsibilities such as signing customers up for classes, taking inventory and ordering supplies and helping to plan community programs. I was also a judge for regional and national tournaments. I was also responsible for training upcoming instructors.

As a cardiopulmonary intern I was responsible for monitoring participants during exercise in cardiac and pulmonary classes. I maintained a safe environment by overseeing exercise sessions using continuous EKG monitoring and by manually taking blood pressure before, during and after exercise. I updated patient's treatment plans by closing action items and helping patients to identify and complete personal health goals. I lead warm up and cool down sessions and counseled patients on exercise prescription, dietary intake, stress management and medication. Finally, I reassured patients of their safety and addressed each individual's concerns with sensitivity and patience.

During my internship through CMC I maintained the safety of patients during exercise sessions by monitoring all exercise classes. I motivated patients to continue exercise outside of class. I lead all patients in weight training sessions during class. Lastly, I completed pre and post exercise tests on all patients.

As a teaching assistant for lifetime fitness classes I planned, organized and lead group fitness classes for students on campus. I taught a wide range of classes such as aerobics, beginning jogging, beginning swimming, exercise and conditioning and self-defense.

As a cardiac rehabilitation intern I assisted the attending exercise physiologist during cardiac rehab session. I lead group fitness for the patients and assisted them on the fitness machines. I monitored vital signs by manually taking blood pressure and heart rate before, during and after the exercise session. I also assisted in performing stress tests on the patients.

As a camp counselor I lead a group of children daily in summer camp activities such as fitness games and activities. I was responsible for the same group of children weekly. We did many activities such as arts and crafts, games and swim time.

As an intern at the Siskey YMCA I was able to work in many different areas. I worked on the fitness floor helping patrons on fitness equipment. I worked with the nurse on duty in the stroke clinic where I worked one on one with patients whom had been referred to the YMCA for rehabilitation. I also worked in youth fitness where I would lead a group of children in fitness games while their parents exercised in the main fitness floor. I helped the youth fitness coordinator to plan and organize community fitness outreach by planning activities and calling sponsors and vendors.