Jennifer Boltz
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EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance, May 2010
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
GPA: 3.9
This major includes course work in exercise testing and prescription,
nutrition, ECG, clinical stress testing, functional conditioning,
cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and cardiopulmonary pharmacodynamics.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education, August 2006
State University of New York at the College of Brockport, Brockport NY
GPA: 3.5
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Exercise Physiologist, April 2010-Present
VascuFlo, Inc., Cheektowaga, NY
Phase II and phase III cardiac rehab therapist and EECP technician;
monitor patients' blood pressure, heart rates, ECG, oxygen levels,
flexibility, strength and other physical attributes and create custom
exercise programs/prescription to help the patients recover from their
conditions. Implement new patient orientation. Design and implement
educational seminars for patients as well as staff; about diagnostic
procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Assure
optimal therapeutic outcomes, responsible for reviewing patient history and
records, charts, and other pertinent information that is available.
Maintain proper records and progress notes and communicate with the
physician and other health care team members concerning the patient's care
and progress.
Substitute Teacher, December 2008 to May 2010
Lancaster School District, Lancaster, NY
Taught students from grades K-12, follow teaching programs set by regular
teachers, communicate effectively with colleagues in team teaching
assignments, cultivate safe, positive and supportive learning environment
and insure good order and behavior in and out of the classroom.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Internship April 2010-May 2010
VascuFlo, Inc., Cheektowaga, NY
Hands on patient care, provided EECP to a multitude of patients presenting
with coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc; monitored
heart rhythms, blood pressures, and demonstrated equipment use. Designed
and implemented educational seminars for patients as well as staff.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Internship, December 2009-April 2010
VascuFlo, Inc., Cheektowaga, NY
Hands on patient care, monitor heart rhythms as well as resting and
exercising blood pressures, and demonstrate equipment use.
Designed and implemented educational seminars for patients as well as
staff.
Graduate Assistant, August 2009-May 2010
Health and Human Performance Department, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
Taught physiology of exercise lab to undergraduate students, design and
implement lectures and examinations, assist in program operations, and
provide students with extra curricular review as well as measure body
composition using the Bod Pod.
Student Teacher, March 2006 to May 2006 and January 2006 to March 2006
Pittsford Sutherland High School, Rochester, NY and Chester Dewey School
14, Rochester, NY
Designed and implemented health education lessons to K-12 level students,
designed and implemented authentic assessments, developed professional
relationships with faculty as well as the student body.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
D'Youville College Lecture, November 2009
Canisius College, Buffalo NY
Co-taught ECG and stress test lecture to undergraduate students, showed
students accurate electrode placement, educated students on the Bod Pod
analysis, and conducted maximal stress test using the Bruce Protocol.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Achieved 'Student of the Year' award from Canisius College
Certified in AED/CPR/ACLS
Initial New York State Teaching Certification, from State University of New
York College at Brockport in Health Education, K-12
Graduated from SUNY Brockport with Honors and Cum Laude
Completed undergraduate thesis