Biography
Kerri Penney is a Registered Nurse and Exercise Physiologist at Cleveland Clinic Canada. She provides care as a registered nurse in our Executive Health Program and in the Endoscopy Department. She is also the Case Manager for our Lifestyle Management programs. Using her diverse expertise, she delivers professional and skillful assessments ensuring the health and well-being of her patients.
Born in Newfoundland, she completed a degree in Kinesiology and Health Science specializing in Exercise Physiology at York University in Toronto followed by a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Western Regional School of Nursing at Memorial University in Newfoundland where she was also valedictorian. She trained at St. Michael's Hospital Trauma Center and continues to provide care to the hospital as an emergency and trauma nurse.
Dedicated to the nursing profession and pursuing her passion for cardiovascular health, she is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and is qualified to conduct a variety of tests including V02 levels, muscular strength and endurance; ECGs, lung functional capacity, flexibility and skin fold measurement tests. She administers cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness assessments for firefighters, professional hockey players and those with chronic diseases at York University.
Ms. Penney has a passion for health, fitness and lifestyle management. When not caring for patients, she can be found in the gym, spending quality time with family and friends or out learning something new and exciting.
Education/Training
Western Regional School of Nursing – Memorial University of Newfoundland
BSc Kinesiology and Health Science - York University, Toronto
Specialty Interests
Trauma/Emergency Nursing
Exercise and Fitness
Weight and Lifestyle management
Certificates
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Professional Memberships
Ontario Association of Sports and Exercise Science
Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology
College of Nurses of Ontario
National Strength and Conditioning Association