Casey R.

Wusterbarth
401 Quincy St. Oconto, WI 54513 - wusterbarth.casey@gmail.com 920-604-1150
http://www.linkedin.com/in/crwusterb

SUMMARY

Organized and approachable individual with a mastery in mentoring and motivating clients to
achieve their goals
Experienced in building strong relationships with clients through expressing empathy and
developing rapport
Focused on collaborating as a team to provide patient-centered care based on best-practice
Effectively communicates with individuals of various ethnicities including African American,
Mexican American, Japanese American, and Chinese American

EDUCATION
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
May 2016
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Emphasis: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI
May 2014
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science and Sports Studies with Emphasis in Exercise Science
Deans List Recipient
Relevant Coursework:
Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology
Exercise in the Prevention and Rehab of
Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
Concepts in Functional Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurism in Health & Fitness

Pathology
Electrocardiography
Pharmacology
Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
Advanced Exercise Physiology

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
Spring 2016
Graduate Faculty Assistant
Over 70 hours in a supervisor and mentor role of a graduate year one student during the
operation of a university based wellness clinic and creation/implementation of exercise
prescription for wellness clinic client
Assisted Professor in analyzing and evaluating student skills related to clinical exercise
physiology
Provided constructive feedback to enhance the skills of graduate students related to
professionalism, performance of skills, and proper clinical decision making
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
Spring 2015
Exercise Physiologist in Stroke Rehabilitation
Over 40 hours of hands-on experience with stroke patients with significant disabilities
Conducted hour-long exercise rehabilitation sessions that involved aerobic, resistance, and
flexibility exercise
Generated an individualized treatment plan for two stroke patients with varying degrees of
functional ability
Discussed and formulated patient education topics based on positive ACSM risk factors and
lifestyle habits
Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
Fall 2015
Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern
Over 200 hours of hands on experience in Phase I and Phase II cardiac and pulmonary
rehabilitation
Provided exercise training with cardiovascular intensive care unit patients, which involved
calisthenics, ambulation, resistance band training, and respiratory training
Provided tailored patient education sessions with stable cardiac and pulmonary surgery
patients which involved home exercise, dietary recommendations, stress and relaxation,
activity restrictions, and benefits to cardiac rehab
Monitored up to 4 patients individually on 4-lead EKG telemetry through Quinton program
Observed/assisted with at least 30 hours of VO2 tests of heart failure and pulmonary patients
Completed exercise and resting standard/mason-likar 12-lead ECGs
Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, WI
Summer 2015
Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern
At least 580 hours of hands-on experience in phase II and phase III cardiac rehabilitation,
pulmonary rehabilitation, and Parkinsons disease management program
Duties included the following: exercise supervision, exercise prescription of multiple
comorbidities, patient education, exercise counseling, exercise testing, patient intakes,
resting/exercise blood pressures, blood glucose tests, and patient billing
Developed patient education board topics for each month: Keys to a Heart Healthy Diet, METs
and Exercise, and Nutrition and Serving Sizes
Observed over 20 hours of cardiac stress testing procedures (nuclear & pharmacologic)
Monitored up to 4 patients individually on 3-lead EKG telemetry through Scott Care program
Identified normal and abnormal 6-second ECG rhythm strips

WORK EXPERIENCE
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
01/16
Present
Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively instruct students with varying
educational backgrounds and majors

Instruct students on concepts and skills of exercise physiology: blood pressure, heart rate,
metabolic rate, gas exchange, respiratory exchange ratio, blood lactate, etc.
Provide constructive feedback to further enhance each students writing and laboratory skills.

Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI

09/13 5/14
Academic Resource Center Master Tutor
Completed master tutor training to learn proper tutoring techniques to enhance student
learning of anatomy, physiology, and 300-400 level exercise science courses
Communicated with professors to develop tutoring plan to enhance student learning
Prepared students for exams by providing effective study techniques and organizational skills
Provided insight on proper format of lab reports and research papers

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Anytime Fitness, Sheboygan, WI
Spring 2014
Personal Training Intern
Recommended resistance training exercises for clients to achieve fitness goals
Collaborated with clients and other personal trainers to develop performance goals through
individualized interventions
Observed over 50 hours of personal training sessions of many populations
Properly cleaned and sterilized machines and weights daily, according to facility standards
Aurora Sports Medicine Institute, Sheboygan, WI
Spring 2013
Physical Therapist Aide Intern
Prepared hot and cold packs, hybresis patches, and electrical stimulation machine for
treatment
Filed patient charts for upcoming appointments according to facility system
Observed over 150 hours of physical therapist sessions consisting of knee replacements, low
back pain, athletic injuries, shoulder injuries, Parkinsons, etc.
Ensured an organized gym; restocked supplies as needed per request
Properly cleaned and sterilized equipment daily, according to facility standards

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Graduate Program Student Council Representative
05/16
Member/Co-Captain, Golf Team, Lakeland College

01/16
08/10 05/14

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Sheboygan County

10/11 05/14
Member, Exercise Science Club, Lakeland College
08/11 05/14
Member, Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland College
09/13 05/14

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
American College of Sports Medicine
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation: WISCPHR chapter

SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Tutoring
Mentoring
Electrocardiography
Research Design