Caitlin Benbow

2430 Springdale Road Apt 102, Waukesha, WI 53186

(715) 451-1713 benbow.caitlin@gmail.com

Education
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
Master of Science Exercise Physiology
Emphasis: Clinical Exercise Physiology

May 2016

University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Bachelor of Science Exercise and Sports Science
Minor Nutrition

May 2013

Relevant Courses
Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Exercise in the Prevention and Rehab of Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology

Pharmacology
Electrocardiography
Pathophysiology
Concepts in Functional Rehabilitation

Clinical Experience
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Intern WRMC, Watertown, WI
September 2015-December 2015
Instructed cardiopulmonary patient education classes twice a week for 10 weeks
Created individualized treatment plans for 8 cardiac patients and 3 pulmonary patients
Performed 5 submaximal treadmill tests on incoming cardiac rehab patients
Completed 11 intake and 6 discharge 6 minute walk tests
Exercise Physiology Intern Gundersen Health Systems, La Crosse, WI
May 2015-August 2015
Instructed 8 patient education sessions encompassing nutrition and physical activity
Monitored patients during phase II cardiac rehabilitation sessions
Performed graded exercise tests on incoming cardiac rehab patients
Worked with one stroke and one myotonic dystrophy patient 3 times a week for 6 weeks

Practicum Experience
Personal Trainer SWC YMCA, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
June 2014-August 2014
Designed individualized exercise programs for orthopedic populations such as
low back pain and scoliosis
Educated clients on proper form and technique with free weights and cable machines to prevent injury
Partnered with clients to meet their performance goals of improving activities of daily living
Health and Wellness Coach SWC YMCA, Port Edwards, WI
May 2013-August 2014
Instructed 8 adolescents per month, ages 10-14, on proper lifting technique
through personalized sessions
Generated biweekly healthy recipes for members to incorporate into
weekly meal planning
Built relationships and rapport with members through customer service and communication

Related Experience
Graduate Thesis
Researched and co-wrote scientific paper
Performed 16 resting 12-lead ECG
Analyzed data utilizing and Bland-Altman plots and Pearson correlations
Graduate Teachers Assistant
Instructed 2 exercise physiology labs for 12 weeks
Trained 6 first year graduate students in symptom-limited treadmill graded
Exercise tests, cholesterol screening, and musculoskeletal testing that includes

September 2015-May 2016

January 2016-May 2016

1-RM, YMCA bench press, 30 second chair sit to stand, and 30 second arm curl
Preceptor for Walk-In Wellness Clinic
Supervised 6 first year graduate students twice a week for 8 weeks
Managed wellness stations that included health screening, body composition,
and musculoskeletal and aerobic testing
Undergraduate Teachers Assistant
Aided sophomore and junior biology students during human anatomy lab
Tutored 4 human anatomy students
LiveStrong Mentor SWC YMCA, Port Edwards, WI
Individualized cardiovascular and resistance training programs for the
participants according to their goals
Addressed dietary concerns and meal preparation through a dietary recall
Marshfield Orthopedic Center, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Volunteered biweekly to help a physical therapist with patients who have
range of motion limitations
Collaborated with a physical therapist to construct exercises and stretches for
patients with knee and shoulder rehabilitation
Screened clients for functional impairment through range of motion
and strength testing using a dynamometer
Roberts and Associates Physical Therapy, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Guided clients with arthritis and musculoskeletal injuries through
rehabilitative aquatic exercises
Assisted patients with stretching and ice massages at the end of their sessions

January 2016-April 2016

January 2013-May 2013

January 2014-August 2014

June 2013-February 2014

June 2012-December 2013

Clinical Observations
Stress Testing
October 2014-November 2015
Observed 25 graded exercise and nuclear tests at Riverview Hospital, Waukesha Memorial Hospital,
Gundersen Health Systems, and Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Catheterizations
Observed 15 cardiac catheterizations and 3 peripheral catheterizations between
Gundersen and Watertown Regional Medical Center
Open Heart Surgery
Observed 1 quadruple coronary artery bypass graft and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
at Gundersen

Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer
BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR/AED)

November 2014
December 2014
December 2014

Organizations and Clubs

Wisconsin Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health and Rehabilitation
Midwest Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine
Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
UWL Physical Therapy Club
UWL Nutrition Club

September 2015
November 2014
December 2015
September 2010-May 2013
September 2010-May 2013

Community Involvement
YMCA Triathlon Group Coordinator
Youth Basketball Coach

Skills

June 2013-June 2014

June 2013-December 2013

Daxko, Epic, ScottCare, Meditech, SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint