Bethany Vaynshtok

Hi! My name's Bethany and I'm currently searching for a job in Cardiac Rehabilitation in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding suburbs. I graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, and I received my Master's degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Loyola University in Chicago, and I'm currently interning at University of Illinois' Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic.

I'm searching for a great opportunity to prove what success I can bring to a new Cardiac Rehab facility and am ready to show my strengths and skills in the workplace.

University of Illinois at Chicago Cardiac Rehabilitation Chicago, Illinois

Intern May 2023 - August 2023

• Reviewed medical history prior to patient visit and establish their limits to exercise testing in order to then create an exercise prescription that is safe and appropriate
• Acquired skills to lead patients through an hour session of aerobic activity on machines such as the NuStep, Monark ergometer, recumbent elliptical/bicycle, and treadmill, then guided them through strength exercises with resistance bands, applying both upper and lower body
• Performed cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests and help monitor ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate during testing
• Mastered blood pressure readings pre/post exercise along with during exercise
• Performed pre/post 6 Minute Walk, Chair Sit to Stand, Timed Up and Go, and balance testing before and after 36 sessions in cardiac rehab to assess degree of improvement through their time in the program

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy Cleveland, Ohio Observer May 2020 - July 2020

• Acquired skills to indicate signs and symptoms of concern pre, during, and post exercise testing and when to terminate a test
• Helped provide a modified exercise prescription for patients who have adverse risk factors and contraindications to exercise
• Formed relationships with patients to ensure comfortability and understanding of their injury and/or disease

University Hospitals Cleveland, Ohio

Observer June 2019 - August 2019

• Shadowed doctor interactions with patients in the neurology and cardiac rehabilitation department
• Observed physical therapy and exercise physiologist interactions in Phase I of cardiac rehabilitation and helped to provide education to patients on their condition and how they can proceed with exercise once discharged and before entering Phase II
• Actively listened to and maintained relationships with patients to foster a comfortable/safe environment for them

Loyola University Chicago, Illinois

Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology August 2021-May 2023

Miami University Oxford, Ohio

Major: Kinesiology August 2017 - May 2021