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Benicia B. Malone M.Ed, ACSM EP-C, CHES McDonough, GA 30253 ?------------ ?------------
Profile
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Health Education Specialist with experience monitoring individuals with identified health risks, chronic conditions and other special populations including older adults, and administering fitness assessments and exercise prescription, dynamic health communication skills and abilities to interact with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences.
Education
Master of Education in Kinesiology: Health Promotion– Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA ? 2013
Relevant Coursework: Health Promotion and the Older Adult, Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs Education and Prevention, Administration of Health and Human Services, Health Communication & Social Marketing, Community Assessment & Intervention Planning, Administration of Health and Human Services, Health Program Planning,Bachelors of Science: Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA ? 2011Relevant Coursework: Neurophysiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Motor Learning and Development, Injury Prevention, Fitness Program Management, Psychology of Physical Activity, Advance Biomechanics for Exercise, EKG
Skills Summary
• EKG interpretation • Exercise Physiology • Exercise Prescription • Chronic Disease Management
• Health Communication • Cardiopulmonary Physiology • Fitness Assessment • Provider Relations
Professional Experience
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Monitored phase II and phase III cardiac and pulmonary patients during exercise sessions and electrocardiograph screens in a hospital based clinical fitness facility, conducted manual blood pressure readings
Coordinated with dietitian, cardiac nurse, and medical physician to determine appropriate fitness plan and goals based on clinical findings
Operated and calibrated specialized exercise equipment (i.e. arm ergometer, seated stepper, recline stationary bike)
Exercise Physiology/Health Promotion
Performed fitness assessments concurrent with ACSM guidelines and protocols (i.e. treadmill graded exercise test, field test, body composition, strength and flexibility)
Devised individualized exercise programs tailored to meet the needs and specific goals of clients
Performed health education on musculoskeletal and physiological body functions, and instructions of exercise routines and safety
Provided ongoing, day-to-day diabetes education to support national and local quality improvement efforts consistent with CMS’s Medicare contract goals
Provider Relations
Initiated and maintained key partnerships with health care providers and staff to collaborate strategies to advance efforts to promote clinic services, wellness programs, and engage noncompliant members
Assessed trends in claims data to identify priorities and opportunities for intervention implementation in areas of quality improvement, health communication and outreach, and provider relations
Worked collaboratively with provider offices and members to schedule appointments with the member’s Primary Care Physician as indicated by guidelines of the disease or large case management in which they participate to ensure Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures target rates set by the state are met
Work History
Cardiac Stress Tech - Digirad, Norcross Ga Oct 2018 - Present
Diabetes Education Specialist – Alliant Quality Atlanta, GA Nov 2016 – April 2018
Exercise Physiologist – Anthem, Inc. Atlanta, GA Sept 2015- Oct 2016
Amerigroup Community Care - Health Promotion Consultant Atlanta, GA July 2014— Aug 2015
Amerigroup Community Care - Health Outreach Specialist Atlanta, GA Oct 2013—July 2014
Georgia College Wellness & Rec Center - Exercise Specialist/Health Promotion Milledgeville, GA Aug 2011—Dec 2012
Bradley Wellness Center of Hamilton Medical - Exercise Science/Cardiopulmonary Rehab Dalton, GA May 2011—July 2011
Benicia B. Malone M.Ed, ACSM EP-C, CHES McDonough, GA 30253 ?------------ ?------------
Profile
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Health Education Specialist with experience monitoring individuals with identified health risks, chronic conditions and other special populations including older adults, and administering fitness assessments and exercise prescription, dynamic health communication skills and abilities to interact with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences.
Education
Master of Education in Kinesiology: Health Promotion– Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA ? 2013
Relevant Coursework: Health Promotion and the Older Adult, Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs Education and Prevention, Administration of Health and Human Services, Health Communication & Social Marketing, Community Assessment & Intervention Planning, Administration of Health and Human Services, Health Program Planning,Bachelors of Science: Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA ? 2011Relevant Coursework: Neurophysiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Motor Learning and Development, Injury Prevention, Fitness Program Management, Psychology of Physical Activity, Advance Biomechanics for Exercise, EKG
Skills Summary
• EKG interpretation • Exercise Physiology • Exercise Prescription • Chronic Disease Management
• Health Communication • Cardiopulmonary Physiology • Fitness Assessment • Provider Relations
Professional Experience
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Monitored phase II and phase III cardiac and pulmonary patients during exercise sessions and electrocardiograph screens in a hospital based clinical fitness facility, conducted manual blood pressure readings
Coordinated with dietitian, cardiac nurse, and medical physician to determine appropriate fitness plan and goals based on clinical findings
Operated and calibrated specialized exercise equipment (i.e. arm ergometer, seated stepper, recline stationary bike)
Exercise Physiology/Health Promotion
Performed fitness assessments concurrent with ACSM guidelines and protocols (i.e. treadmill graded exercise test, field test, body composition, strength and flexibility)
Devised individualized exercise programs tailored to meet the needs and specific goals of clients
Performed health education on musculoskeletal and physiological body functions, and instructions of exercise routines and safety
Provided ongoing, day-to-day diabetes education to support national and local quality improvement efforts consistent with CMS’s Medicare contract goals
Provider Relations
Initiated and maintained key partnerships with health care providers and staff to collaborate strategies to advance efforts to promote clinic services, wellness programs, and engage noncompliant members
Assessed trends in claims data to identify priorities and opportunities for intervention implementation in areas of quality improvement, health communication and outreach, and provider relations
Worked collaboratively with provider offices and members to schedule appointments with the member’s Primary Care Physician as indicated by guidelines of the disease or large case management in which they participate to ensure Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures target rates set by the state are met
Work History
Cardiac Stress Tech - Digirad, Norcross Ga Oct 2018 - Present
Diabetes Education Specialist – Alliant Quality Atlanta, GA Nov 2016 – April 2018
Exercise Physiologist – Anthem, Inc. Atlanta, GA Sept 2015- Oct 2016
Amerigroup Community Care - Health Promotion Consultant Atlanta, GA July 2014— Aug 2015
Amerigroup Community Care - Health Outreach Specialist Atlanta, GA Oct 2013—July 2014
Georgia College Wellness & Rec Center - Exercise Specialist/Health Promotion Milledgeville, GA Aug 2011—Dec 2012
Bradley Wellness Center of Hamilton Medical - Exercise Science/Cardiopulmonary Rehab Dalton, GA May 2011—July 2011