Lavita Davies

**** ** *** ****** • Vancouver, WA USA 98664 • 360-***-**** • adtin9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure the Exercise Physiologist position at Apple in Austin, Texas in the design and facilitate user studies related to cardiovascular fitness, energy metabolism, biomechanics, and tracking of other key physiological measurements.

Work Experience

Exercise Physiologist

Legacy Emanual Meducal center, Portland, Oregon USA

01/2018

Innovative design of cutting edge rehabilitation program in the Pacific NW. Pediatric/Aquatic/Telemetry/Virtual/Pulmonary as a start up.Provides appropriate assessment of patients upon intake and determines individual treatment plan of care.

Preparation and assisting with cardiac telemetry monitoring patients, obtaining vitals, accurate patient history and identifying special needs of the patient, answering questions regarding medications, limitations, heart rhythms, and be able to act on and in an emergency situation

Increase in MET (Metabolic Equivalent Task) levels for patients at a level that increases them to 40% off of baseline assessment or more based upon physical limitations. Recalculation if THR (Target Heart Rate), show other modalities like strength training (upper/lower), therabands, weight training and stretching. Design HEP (Home Exercise Plan) for patient progression based upon what they have available at home. Designed and implemented Aquatic Cardiac Rehab protocols and classes for those with orthopedic limitations. Answer phones, send detailed notes/reports to cardiologists, input referrals, billing, medication reconciliation, schedule and perform intakes, discuss drug use policy and attendance.

Identifies psychosocial, physical and education needs common to adults; report needs to hospital social worker or MD.

Provides for patient's privacy, provides reassurance and support when there is anxiety. Guides patient in meditation practices, relaxation techniques and coping mechanisms.

Inspects, cleans, calibrates, and maintains equipment in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/(AACVPR) American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation/

American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Verifies physician order and performs the appropriate parameters using ACSM guideline for treatment of patients in small group Cardiac Rehab/Pulmonary setting.

Acts as a resource for the Cardiologist for patient education and trouble shooting of therapeutic issues related to exercise and cardiac risk factor modification

Utilizes computer resources such as the Word, Excel, Scottcare and EPIC, EMR system for obtaining EKG reading and reports respectively. Performs daily monitoring of EKG, exercise progression and provides detailed daily reports, progress reviews, monthly Individual Treatment Plans and Discharge Summaries to patients and providers.

Assists Cardiac Rehabilitation staff with research projects, events, promotions and quality improvement as assigned

Create a fun-filled environment for both pediatric and adult patients with heart/lung issues. Provide a detail oriented perfect ITP for national certification every two year though AACVPR. Attend all staff meetings, daily huddles, etc

Maintenance of National certifications of BLS though American Heart Association and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). Currently studying for PALS (Pediatric Life Support) certification in May. Supervision of interns other staff and trainings. Provide Educational classes to patients. Data analysis of patient outcomes. Multitude of other duties as assigned

Lead Exercise Ed lzz a bed

Providence Hood River, Hood River, Oregon USA

05/2004 - 12/2021

Same description as above. Only 2 person department so multitasking skills and management of patients at a much higher level. Designed and started Heart to Start 5k walk/run program for patients. Interview and hire new staff. Other duties as necessary

Lead exercise physiologist/lead personal trainer

Touchmark, Vancouver, Washington USA

03/2000 - 05/2005

Start up of land-based policies and procedures related to exercise protocol.

interum Director of Health and Wellness Fitness testing and assessments of clients.

Teach a variety of classes in the land and water; yoga, ai chi, deep water aerobics, bad ragz, balance class, interval training, etc

Design fitness routes for clients. Lead personal trainer. Hire, interview staff, implementation of policies and procedures. Manage client base while increasing revenue and useage for department. Using excel. Write newsletter articles, attend trainings/conferences, staff meetings.

Multitude of other duties as assigned

Education

Portland State University Portland, Oregon USA

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Physiology, GPA: 3.4

1987 - 1990

Motor learning

kinesiology

anatomy and physiology

adaptive physical education

biomechanics

Etc

Skills

-Detail oriented and proficient but has a mastery of time management

-Documentation skills are effective

-Follow through on projects to completion with positive outcome

-Fun team player but effectively can work individually

-Emergency procedure preparedness

-Adaptability to quick paced, changing environments

-Scottcare Telemetry monitoring and reports

-EPIC

-CareEverywhere

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