STACEY STELLY COOK

7603 Wovenwood Houston, TX 77041

337-438-2860
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
* Lectured monthly on the latest nutrition, health/finess and general wellness
regulations, techniques and protocals to promote a healthy lifestyle.
* Highly experienced in Cardio monitoring
* Knowledgeable and experienced in physical therapy treatments
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, communicating directly with p
atients/clients
* Can successfully work independently and within a team environment
* Leadership experience includes hiring/firing and training staff as well as man
aging budgets
* Created and implemented a recognized fitness program
EDUCATION:
May 2005 Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Performance/Physiology
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Functional Capacity Evaluation certification
William and Mary Common Wealth University,
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Feb 2004-April 2008 Holly Hill Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Sulphur,
LA 70663
Title: Unit Director/Activity Director
Job Description: Duties included overseeing the day to day operations of the uni
t; monitoring staff members and insuring that the quality of life was met for al
l residents within the unit. I was responsible for implementing daily activities
that were functional for all residents. I acted as patient/family liaison. I ma
naged MDS charting on patients each day and reporting any change in status on pa
tients to the proper personnel. I demanded a high level of standards that met ea
ch patient's requirements and was in charge of daily staff meetings to insure al
l shifts were up to date with patient's status. Reported all maintenance and rep
airs to the appropriate staff to insure the safety of all. Insured all OSHA and
HIPPA regulations were met and followed.
Achievements: Developed and implemented a hurricane evacuation plan for the pati
ents and staff of my unit. In September 2005 during hurricane Rita I evacuated w
ith my seventeen residents to a facility in north Louisiana and stayed with my p
atients for a month before returning home to my family when conditions were safe
enough for the patients.
Feb 2003-Feb 2004 Cardiovascular Specialist, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Title: Cardiographic Technician (Non-Invasive)
Job Description: Responsibilities included performing a 12 lead EKG, Holter and
event monitor on outpatients of all ages. I was responsible for overseeing the s
etup and treatment of patients performing an EKG stress test; proficient in read
ing/monitoring EKG strips and reporting all critical EKG results. I maintained a
role in the continual monitoring of patients heart rate and blood pressure. Res
ponsible for interpreting signs of direst through monitoring devises.
Dec 2001 - Feb 2003 New Day Rehabilitation, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Title: Physical Therapy Tech/ Functional Capacity Evaluation operator
Job Description: Administered various treatment regimens and applied therapeutic
modalities. I supervised the application of therapeutic exercises and instructi
ons. Administered and constructed Functional Capacity Evaluations/Work Capacity
Testing. I assisted Physical Therapists with patient treatment.
Achievements: Acquired my Functional Capacity Evaluation certification from Will
iam and Mary Common Wealth University.
Feb 1996 - Nov 2001 Lake Charles YMCA, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Title: Physical Director/Membership Director
Job Description: Responsible for members/clients, conducting tours for potential
new members, and creating, implementing, evaluating and staffing innovative pro
grams in the line of health and fitness. Promoted membership programs in order t
o meet revenue projections and still keep within the company's mission plan. Dev
eloped, managed and controlled the assigned department budget. Hired, trained an
d supervised all fitness staff. I provided leadership and support for our annual
fundraising campaigns and membership drives. Further duties included planning/c
oordinating maintenance and repairs for facility and equipment. Responsible for
presenting fitness and membership reports at all monthly board meetings. I provi
ded individual and class instruction to members that incorporated strength, card
iovascular training and wellness. I was responsible for the procurement of all f
itness equipment. I also designed implemented and monitored safe, effective and
enjoyable personalised programs to meet clients' unique needs and desires. I lec
tured monthly on the latest nutrition, health/fitness and general wellness regul
ations, techniques and protocols to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Achievements: Developed and implemented a number of fitness programs for the loc
al YMCA. Also designed and implemented a program called COMMIT (Children's Overw
eight Meaningful Management through Individual Therapy).
INTERESTS: Taught private swim instruction for six years * Enjoy running in my l
eisure time.
Stacey Stelly Cook
509 North Lebanon
Sulphur, LA 70663
337-438-2860
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am applying for a position within your organization. I can provide proven lead
ership and hands on capabilities within my field. I have obtained a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Health and Human Performance/Physiology and have over twelve y
ears of experience within various fields of the health and fitness sector.
My previous roles have included Unit Director/Activity Director, Cardiographic T
echnician, Physical Therapy Technician/Functional Capacity Evaluation operator a
nd Physical Director/Membership Director. I am adept in oral and written communi
cation skills; accustomed to maintaining records and providing a high level of p
roficiency in patient/client care. I work successfully both independently and as
a team member, working efficiently and effectively towards patients'/clients' w
ellbeing and recovery.
I welcome positions of responsibility, have highly proficient leadership skills
and remain calm, comforting and professional in times of crisis.. I have also de
monstrated initiative in creating and implementing a fitness program called COMM
IT (Children's Overweight Meaningful Management through Individual Therapy). It
was to become one of the first programs of its kind to recognize child obesity.
I have experience in training and instructing clients towards greater wellbeing
and fitness.
I would like to finish by thanking you for your time in reading over my applicat
ion and resume, it is greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully yours,
Stacey Stelly Cook