Laura Steele 443.942.

6313
laurasteeleEP@gmail.com

EDUCATION

MS Health and Exercise Science 1996 SKILLS

Furman University, Greenville, SC
Problem Solving

Work Independently
BS Marketing 1992
Customer Service
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Event Planning

EXPERIENCE Promote Positivity

Attention to Detail
Laura Steele Personal Trainer—
Personal Trainer/Business Owner Critical Thinking
Sept 2016 - Present
Team Player
● Design, modify and execute training programs based on client health
goals, medical history and exercise testing

● Manage day to day operations, scheduling and bookkeeping

● Strengthen clients pre/post various surgical procedures; total knee CERTIFICATIONS
replacement, hip replacement
American Heart Association
● Mentor new personal trainers and high school students interested in
health and exercise science BLS

● Train clients ages 14 – 83

● Provide motivation, encouragement, education, support and results

ACSM

Inova Fairfax Medical Center Pulmonary Rehabilitation — Exercise Specialist

Senior Exercise Physiologist
February 2015-May 2017

● Performed 6-minute walk test, muscular strength testing and American Lung Association
cardiovascular stress testing
Freedom from Smoking
● Assisted in the hiring process of colleagues for the Pulmonary Rehab
Department
● Trained and supervised junior exercise physiologists

● Regularly partnered with team members for staff and patient education
enrichment on current and relevant health and exercise topics

● Conducted and supervised patients during exercise and throughout care,

making safety a priority while following clinic policy and procedures

● Maintained and ordered medical supplies while mindful of budget

● Coordinated equipment maintenance servicing and repairs with Biomed

 ● Scheduled appointments and meetings with other departments,
physician offices and patient families

● Monitored patients for contraindications to exercises based on

observation, RPE, BP, O2 sat. and blood sugar

● Worked collaboratively with physicians, Fellows, RNs, RRTs and RDs to

optimize patient progress, assist with research and provide information

NovaCare Rehabilitation—
Exercise Physiologist/ Physician Liaison
May 1998-May 2001

● Reviewed medical records and physical therapists’ notes to prepare an

exercise prescription for patients

● Supervised patients with their prescribed exercises and assisted with

modalities; traction, ultrasound, heat/cold packs

● Establishean after-hours maintenance program for former patience,

becoming a new revenue stream

● Increased patient referrals through marketing efforts to local doctors

and medical clinics

Pro-Health Fitness/Holmes Regional Medical Center —

Senior Exercise Specialist/Floor Supervisor
May 1996-May 1997

● Trained new hires on responsibilities and company policy

● Assisted members achieve their health goals with a positive attitude,

genuine interest and consistent encouragement

● Conducted member fitness assessments; used data to write exercise

prescriptions

● Implemented exercise and education with a variety of populations from

diverse backgrounds; cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic,
neurological, musculoskeletal, pre/post-natal, athletic and healthy-well
populations

● Collaborated with the Registered Dietitian to educate members in healthy

lifestyle changes and proper exercise techniques

● Planned and coordinated health fair and educational activities

Greenville Health System—Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern

September 1994-February 1996

● Observed and assisted sub-maximal treadmill and cycle cardiac stress

tests on Phase II and III patients

● Monitored Phase II and III patient safety during exercise using 3 lead-
ECG; BP and RPE; reported and dysrhythmias to supervising nurse on
duty