Physician Assistant, Family Practice, Primary Care
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Lauren Low, PA-C
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National Board Certified Physician Assistant experienced with delivering exceptional patient care in Family Practice and Cardiology. Skilled at applying medical knowledge of acute and chronic conditions to treat adolescent to geriatric populations, achieving high quality of care standards, and enhancing medical staff through work ethic and integrity.
Licenses and Certifications
National Commission of Certification for Physician Assistant (1106812) Current
Physician Assistant License for the State of CA (22553) Current
ACLS Certification Current
BLS Certification Current
DEA License Current
Certification CAPA for Completion of Controlled Substances Course II-IV
NPI Number (193*******) Current
National Laser Institute CME Certification for Aesthetic Dermatology Current
Trained in medical aesthetic Laser, Botox, and Advanced Fillers
Physician Assistant License for the State of Hawaii (AMD-503) Current
American Academy of Physician Assistants Fellow Membership Current
California Academy of Physician Assistants Membership Current
EMT Certification (B2001028) 2010-2012
Education
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA. 2010-2012
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Mission College, Santa Clara, CA 2010
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 2005-2009
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society
Clinical research student in Microbiology
Minor in Studio Art
Professional Experience
Brennan Medical Clinic
Family Practice and Cardiology
30 Brennan Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
March 2014 - Current
Experience in providing individualized patient care, maintaining high quality standards, skilled in evaluating and treating patients with high acute, chronic, and complex Family Practice and Cardiology conditions.
-Reviewed and evaluated diagnostic studies including echocardiogram, carotid scans, ECGs, abdominal ultrasound, transvaginal/pelvic ultrasounds, chest x-ray, cervical and lumbar x-ray, MRIs, CT scans.
-Collaborated with providers in clinic including cardiologist, pulmonologist, family practice physician, phlebotomists, nuclear treadmill, and ultrasound technicians.
-Led and oversaw medical assistants, managed efficient communication between front and back office.
-Trained to complete full male and female physical exams including prostate, breast exam, pap and gynecological exams.
-Ordered laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, formulated treatment plans, educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
-Prescribed and refilled medications, continued re-evaluation of medical management, and assessed patient compliance.
-Managed and coordinated care with providers, completed urgent and timely referrals to specialists from Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology, to Oncology.
CME Certification Course in Aesthetic Dermatology
National Laser Institute – San Francisco
3/5/14 – 3/10/14
Training included Didactic and Clinical experience to provide aesthetic dermatology procedures, successful completion of certification course totaling 60 CME hours.
-Completed didactic lectures of anatomy, procedure, technique, pre and post care instructions for performing Laser Hair Removal, laser photofacials, Botox, and Advanced Dermal Filler procedures.
-Clinical hands on experience provided access to utilizing procedures on patients with supervising instruction to improve techniques and patient satisfaction. Course provided didactic and clinical experience to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners trained to complete procedures in Aesthetic Dermatology.
Physician Assistant for Dr. Erik Palmer, Family Practice
555 East Tachevah Drive Suite 2W-203
Palm Springs, CA 92262
2013
Experience in evaluating and managing patient care for adult, geriatric, and HIV positive populations. Skilled at discussing sensitive subjects as hospice care and HIV/AIDS diagnosis with patient population, continued management of care
-Managing acute problems and chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, COPD, lumbar DJD, depression, generalized anxiety, hypothyroidism, insomnia etc.
-Obtaining complete histories and performing pertinent physical exams on new and established patients, requesting and evaluating diagnostic studies, completing full male and female physical exams.
-Ordering screening procedures, laboratory tests, setting treatment plans, consulting with supervising physician and other health professionals to care for patient’s overall health.
Dr. Julia Kahan, Orthopedic surgeon
555 Knowles Drive Suite 207
Los Gatos, CA 95032
10/12 – 12/12: Orthopedic surgeon preceptor during PA school for orthopedic rotation, contacted me to fill in full time for an employee on personal leave.
Duties involved: rooming patients, preparing pre-op patients, taking medical history, writing prescriptions, assessing prescription refills, seeing post-op patients, removing sutures and staples, assisting with casting, fitting patients for ankle braces and walking cast boots, filling out DME forms, physical therapy orders, checking for MRI authorizations, scanning documents, working with Worker’s Comp patients and printing out forms, scheduling patients for follow up or post-op, putting MRI and xrays up, processing patient insurance and copays, filing documents into electronic medical records.
Reason for leaving : temporary full time coverage, employee returned from personal leave
References
Roy Guizado, PA-C
Western University PA Program Director
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450 E. 2nd Street
Pomona, CA 91766
Dr. Christian Fulmer, Family Practice Sports Medicine
Silicon Valley Sports Medicine
221 E. Hacienda Ave Suite B
Campbell, CA 95008
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Jennifer Turney, PA-C
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Dr. Jeffrey Coe, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Silicon Valley Spine Institute
221 E. Hacienda Ave Suite A
Campbell, CA 95008
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Activities
Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society, University of the Pacific 2009
Undergraduate Research pichia pastoris paper publication under
Dr. Geoff Lin-Cereghino, University of the Pacific 2008-2009
Study abroad Semester at Sea Summer 2009 voyage
Languages
English – native language; speak, read, & write with high proficiency
Master of Science Physician Assistant Training Clinical Rotations
Family Practice/Sports Medicine, Dr. Christian Fulmer, Campbell, CA July 2012
Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Julia Kahan, Los Gatos, CA June 2012
Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Julia Kahan, Los Gatos, CA May 2012
Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dr. Eleanor Martinez, Los Gatos, CA April 2012
General Surgery, Dr. Vinod Garg, Pomona, CA March 2012
Family Practice/Sports Medicine, Dr. Christian Fulmer, Campbell, CA February 2012
Pediatrics, Dr. Timothy Mackey, Riverside, CA January 2012
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Coe, Campbell, CA December 2011
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Coe, Campbell, CA November 2011
Emergency Medicine, Doctor’s Hospital Montclair, Montclair, CA October 2011
Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Dr. Tejinder Singh, Upland, CA September 2011
Qualifications
Educational experience as a health care team member in various settings including large medical centers and private medical offices in primary care, as well as, specialty disciplines
of orthopedics, surgery, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Completed advanced clinical preceptorship under direct supervision.
July 2012 Family Practice & Sports Medicine Dr. Christian Fulmer, Campbell, CA
Duties: Worked in a combined family practice and sports medicine office, evaluating and treating adult patients and competitive athletes. Directly worked with supervising physician in choosing proper pharmacological therapeutic treatments. Learned documentation of patient visits by electronic medical records, interpreted laboratory and imaging results. Evaluated and proposed treatment for acute, problem-specific patient office visits. Diseases encountered include bronchitis, URI’s, hypothyroidism, acute fractures, sprains/strains, skin rashes, otitis infections, UTI’s, overuse injuries, vertigo, GERD, diabetes, asthma, gastroenteritis, influenza, and more.
May – June 2012 Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Julia Kahan, Los Gatos, CA
Duties: Held accountable for pre-operative evaluation, evaluation and treatment of acute, problem-specific patient office visits, inspection of incision sites, and post-operative evaluation. Performed pre-operative evaluation for patients, wrote orders for post-operative care, and conducted initial evaluation for new patients. Procedures performed included drawing up injections, assisting with casting, prepping the site for injections, removing staples and sutures, and dressing wounds. Directly collaborated with supervising physician in determining proper pharmacological therapeutic choices and evaluating prescription refills. Interpreted xrays and laboratory results. Learned about worker’s compensation documentation, and physical therapy documentation. Recorded all patient encounters in an electronic medical record format. Observed surgical procedures such as shoulder arthroscopy, total ankle replacements, meniscal repairs, hallux valgus, and calcaneal fracture repairs. Became familiar with common orthopedic pathology such as osteoarthritis, fractures, rotator cuff tears, and meniscus tears.
April 2012 Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Eleanor Martinez, Los Gatos, CA
Duties: Performed prenatal examinations, measured fundal height, listened to fetal heart beat, interpreted laboratory testing, managed patients with various complications such as diabetes, preeclampsia, polycystic ovarian syndrome. Performed well woman examinations, STD testing, PAP smears, and breast examinations. Observed office procedures such as LEEPs and cystoscopy. Observed gynecological surgeries in particular those done with laparoscopy. Assisted with IUD insertion and removals.
March 2012 General Surgery Dr. Vinod Garg, Pomona, CA
Duties: Performed pre-operative evaluations, in office examinations for surgical consultations, and post-operative evaluations. Interpreted laboratory results, pathology reports, and electrocardiograms. Performed minor surgeries under the direct supervision of physician, and closed incisions with suture techniques. Assisted with surgeries such as cholecystectomies, mastectomies, hernia repairs, colon resections, femoral artery bypass grafts, AV fistulas, cyst removal, appendectomies, abscess/ulcer incision and drainage, as well as diabetic foot amputations. Managed follow up care of patients, evaluating prescription refills, monitoring wound care, removing drains, dressing, sutures, and staples. Treated a wide range of Spanish-only speaking patients and conducted basic office visits in Spanish. Performed follow up evaluations of patients with post-operative complications.
February 2012 Family Practice/Sports Medicine Dr. Christian Fulmer, Campbell, CA
Duties: Worked in a combined family practice and sports medicine office, evaluating and treating adult patients and competitive athletes. Discussed with supervising physician proper pharmacologic and therapeutic treatments for patients. Responsible for documenting patient visits by electronic medical records, performing history and physical exams, and sports physicals. Opportunity to discuss laboratory and imaging results with supervising physician. Observed osteopathic manipulation, learned more about sports medicine therapy for athletes in a variety of sports. Documented patient encounters through electronic medical records.
January 2012 Pediatrics Dr. Timothy Mackey, Riverside, CA
Duties: Performed complete in-office patient visits, with comprehensive well-baby and well-child checks. Worked on history taking, physical examination, laboratory interpretation, diagnosis, and treatment. Performed immunization evaluations and administrations, sports physicals, ear lavages, and peak flow measurements. Assisted the supervising physician in minor procedures such as circumcision, incision and drainage, and toenail removal. Worked with both physicians and nurse practitioners.
November – December 2011 Orthopedic Spine Surgery Dr. Jeffrey Coe, Campbell, CA
Duties: Shadowed both supervising physician and physician assistant in office and operative room. Observed patient evaluations, including new patient history and physicals, pre-operative, post-operative, evaluations for surgical candidacy, and follow up care. Observed surgical procedures such as kyphoplasty, anterior cervical disc fusion, disc replacement, laminectomy, micro-discectomy, lumbar fusion, and SI joint fusion. Observed incision closure techniques, and drain insertion. Discussed imaging results such as MRI,
x-rays, CT, and EMG. Learned about post-operative complications and osteomyelitis. Became familiar with common orthopedic pathology such as spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, SI joint pain, and nerve distribution patterns. Attended weekly spine conferences led by local orthopedic surgeons.
October 2011 Emergency Medicine Doctor’s Hospital Montclair, Montclair, CA
Duties: Worked both day and night shifts in the emergency department, serving a wide patient population including Spanish-only speaking patients. Conducted many patient encounters in basic Spanish. Performed initial evaluations for incoming patients, ordered imaging, and assisted in patient triage. Procedures performed included laceration repairs, abscess incision and drainage, toenail removal, staple placement and removal, nasogastric tube insertion, foreign body removal, CPR, assisting in central line placement, urinary catheter placement, splinting and wrapping, pelvic examinations, and assisting with closed reduction of dislocations. Ordered and interpreted xrays, ultrasound, and laboratory results in collaboration with the supervising physicians. Assisted in correlation of care with specialists as well as rapid surgical admission.
September 2011 Internal Medicine/Geriatrics Dr. Tejinder Singh, Upland, CA
Duties: Performed physical examinations, medicine checks, new patient evaluations, and follow up care in patients with chronic comorbidities. Evaluated and managed care for patients from local skilled nursing facilities. Diseases assessed and treated include diabetes, HTN, asthma, COPD, renal failure, cancer, dementia, hypothyroidism, gout, atrial fibrillation, benign prostatic hypertrophy, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, seizures, fibromyalgia, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and more. Evaluated patients with psychiatric conditions such as depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, early Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and more. Collaborated with supervising physician on determining pharmacological therapy, medication adjustments, evaluating prescription refills, and ordered lab tests.
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