Sharon C Page
Apex
Summary
Dynamic Exercise Physiologist with a proven track record at Duke University, specializing in personalized exercise program design and chronic disease management. Expert in conducting physical assessments and delivering health education, fostering patient independence and improved quality of life. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and streamline service delivery. A strong understanding of human physiology and biomechanics allows effective guidance to a diverse population. Well documented history of developing exercise programs for thousands in both cardiac and pulmonary rehab.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exercise Physiologist
Duke University
Raleigh, NC
02.2010 - Current
- Developed personalized exercise programs for diverse patient populations to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to determine individual health needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to devise integrated treatment plans for chronic disease management.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques, lifestyle modifications, and health promotion strategies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline assessment processes and enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
- Enabled senior clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life by developing functional training protocols that addressed age-related physiological declines and mobility challenges.
- Monitored patient blood pressure, oxygen saturation and distress levels during exercise.
- Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.
Exercise Physiologist
Duke University
Durham NC
09.1988 - 1999
- Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
- Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from cardiac events, patients with chronic pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, metabolic abnormalities and other major health crises to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Worked with cardiac and pulmonary patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise and teach strength training classes and aerobic classes including aqua therapy and monitored physical endurance and progress.
- Carried out non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE) to cardiac patients post-event and pulmonary patients.
- Collected and documented patient vital signs and monitored telemetry.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
United States Sports Academy
Daphne, ALBachelor of Science - Biology
Villanove University
Villanova, PASkills
- Exercise prescription
- Physical assessments
- Safety and emergency response procedures
- Rehabilitation and Patient Care
- Health education
- Chronic disease management
- Cardiorespiratory fitness
- Strength Training
- Clinical exercise testing
Certification
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist CEP-ACSM-2023-present
- Exercise is Medicine -ACSM- 2025-present
- AACVPR- Pulmonary Rehab Certificate 2020
- BCLS- 2025-present
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Duke University
02.2010 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Duke University
09.1988 - 1999
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
United States Sports Academy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Villanove University