Laramie McDaniel
LEE'S SUMMIT
Summary
Compassionate exercise physiologist with a strong background in developing individualized care plans and providing lifestyle guidance. Proven ability to support patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, ensuring adherence to treatment while monitoring progress through precise EMR documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Initial Evaluation Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Carda Health
04.2026 - Current
- Served as primary patient contact, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that enhanced patient experience
- Conduct health assessments and develop an individualized care plan
- Provide lifestyle guidance to support patient goals and outcomes
- Document patient interactions and progress in EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate ongoing care
- Collaborated with leadership and technology teams to streamline patient interactions and enhance communication
- Supported and motivated patients to stay engaged and accountable in rehab, fostering adherence to treatment plans
Exercise Specialist
Saint Luke's Hospital
Overland Park
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Led exercise instruction and counseling for patients recovering from cardiac events, facilitating their progress in cardiac rehabilitation.
Exercise Physiologist
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park
09.2020 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with cardiac and pulmonary patients to develop tailored exercise recovery plans, educating on exercise and nutrition while monitoring physical endurance and progress
- Recorded and analyzed patient progress notes to support physician interpretation and ensure comprehensive care
- Monitored patients for EKG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, and symptoms throughout exercise to ensure safety and effectiveness
- Assist with cardiovascular testing, including nuclear stress tests, tilt tables, and PET scans
Exercise Physiologist
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Evaluate, assess, and develop an appropriate exercise regimen for outpatients
- Developed risk-factor modification strategies, counseling plans, and nutrition education for cardiac and pulmonary patients
- Monitored patient for EKG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, and symptoms before, during, and after exercise
- Worked with cardiac and pulmonary patients to develop exercise recovery plans, provide education on exercise and nutrition, and monitor physical endurance and progress
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Specialist
Advent Health
Shawnee
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted in the development and implementation of exercise
prescriptions, assessed patients' physiological responses to exercise, and made necessary adjustments - Develop an individualized treatment plan with collaborative patient goals.
- Reassessed and adjusted the treatment plan based on the patient's progress.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics during stretching and weight training to promote effective rehabilitation
- Ensured patient safety by instructing on correct use of exercise equipment and monitoring adherence
- Performed inpatient EKG's
Wellness Coordinator
Rehab Care
Lenexa
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Provide regular functional fitness screens, including a follow-up plan
and report - Lead safe and effective group exercise classes with a focus on
maintaining optimal class attendance and achieving maximal client fitness
results - Coordinate with the community's/site's staff and therapy staff to
schedule events for residents, including "tune-up" clinics, health
lectures, health fairs, and other events as appropriate - Worked with therapy staff to conduct safe, effective, and goal
oriented one-on-one fitness training sessions with community
residents and/or clients. - Worked with therapy staff to conduct safe, effective, and goaloriented one-on-one fitness training sessions with communityresidents and/or clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Health And Human Performance
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2015
Associate of Science - Athletic Training
Pratt Community College
Pratt05-2011
Skills
- Exercise prescription
- Health assessment
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Cardiac stress testing
- ECG monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Patient education
Affiliations
- Centerpoint Medical Center: Orthopedic Surgery, Independence, MO
January 23, 2025
April 17, 2025
Shadowed PA-C for 10 hours. Observed PA-C during quad tendon tear repair, total knee replacement surgery, and total hip replacement surgery.
Observed PA-C assist with patient positioning and draping, tissue retraction, and wound closure. - North Kansas City Hospital: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kansas City, MO
March 24, 2025
March 28, 2025
Shadowed PA-C for 16 hours. Observed PA-C during a 3 coronary artery bypass graft surgeries and a robotic lung resection
Observed PA-C assist cardiothoracic surgeon with pre-operative preparation, assist with procedure and providing post-operative care.
PA-C harvests veins or arteries for CABG procedure endoscopically and assists with wound closure.
Observe PA-C during robotic lung resection.
Assisted surgeon with instrument handling, retracting tissue, and managing robotic arms.
Assisted with closing incisions and suturing tissues during procedure.
Managed patient's post-operative care and monitored vital signs. - Quivira Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, Overland Park, KS
April 24, 2025
Shadowed a certified PA-C for 8 hours. Observed the PA-C diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of adult medical conditions.
PA-C conducted physical exams and ordered tests to diagnose and assess medical conditions. - Saint Luke's East Hospital: Orthopedic Surgery, Lee's Summit, MO
February 3, 2026
Shadowed a PA-C for 5 hours. Observed the PA-C during a left total knee replacement and left hip replacement surgery.
Observed PA-C assist with positioning of the patient, prep the patient for the operation. The PA-C assisted the surgeon during the operation by handing tools and helping with wound closure. - Saint Luke's Primary Care: Overland Park, KS
April 24, 2026
Shadowed a PA-C for 8 hours. Observed the PA-C conduct physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans for patients.
Certification
- ACLS- American Heart Association- Expires July 2026
- BLS- American Heart Association- Expires November 2027
Timeline
Initial Evaluation Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Carda Health
04.2026 - Current
Exercise Specialist
Saint Luke's Hospital
11.2025 - 05.2026
Exercise Physiologist
Menorah Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2026
Exercise Physiologist
Centerpoint Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2020
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Specialist
Advent Health
06.2019 - 10.2020
Wellness Coordinator
Rehab Care
07.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Health And Human Performance
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Wichita State University
Associate of Science - Athletic Training
Pratt Community College