Heather L. Strawn, PA-C.

*** ** **** ** • Runnels, IA 50237

PHONE 515-***-**** • E-MAIL acta37@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

(NCCPA Board Certified, Iowa PA, RX/DEA licensure, ATLS, ACLS, PALS and CPR certified)

Des Moines University fka University of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Physician’s Assistant, Certification, cum laude, May 2002

Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Associates of Science, Radiologic Technology, cum laude

May 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

December 2008–December 2015

Prairie City Family Clinic, PC, Physician’s Assistant-Certified

•Cared for walk in’s, as well as multi-tasked with scheduled patients for acute and chronic conditions and co-morbities. Procedures included pap smears, pelvic exams, caring for MVA,farming and other accidents, liquid nitrogen, I&D’s, suturing, splinting, casting, wound care, excisions, biopsies. Performed thorough medical history and appropriate exam. Ordered and interpreted lab tests. Personally contacted patients with lab and test results; answered questions presented by patients regarding prognosis and treatment plan. Prescribed medications to treat conditions and provided follow up. Referrals as needed. Performed and read x-rays.

September 2008–December 2008

Des Moines University fka University of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, Physician’s Assistant-Certified- employed by Maxim Staffing

•Family practice clinic clinician, treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions and well exams. Temporary postition, covering a maternity leave. Staffed the occupational health, travel health, and student health department. Performed travel health physicals. DOT physicals and all city of Des Moines, IA employee physicals.

July 2008–September 2008

Iowa Orthopaedic Center, Physician’s Assistant-Certified

•Triaged and treated emergency room patients. Consulted inpatients as requested by other physicians. First assistant to physicians in the operating room in ranging from total joint replacements to other orthopaedic surgical needs, including tools/instruments and closure of wounds. Assisted fracture care, casting and dislocations. Evaluated pediatric orthopedic conditions

August 2007–July 2008

Dermatology, PC, Physician’s Assistant-Certified

•Worked in collaboration with dermatologists to evaluate patients with dermatologic conditions, ie:) acne, eczema, skin cancers, amongst much more. Full body skin exams, proposed treatment plan to patient and performed appropriate procedures/treatments. Performed liquid nitrogen,biopsies, excisions, laser treatment, treated cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions, as well as all other dermatologic conditions.

June 2002–May 2007

Chariton Family Medical Center, Physician’s Assistant-Certified

•Managed all ages, one to multiple patients scheduled and walk-ins for acute,chronic and well exams.Handled emergencies within the clinic to include reducing dislocations, casting, splinting, suturing, and performed ultrasounds. Outside the clinic staffed the Level 3 ER solely with physician available as needed per phone. Stabilized chest pain, dyspnea, DVT;s, CHF, pneomonias, etc, and admitted up to multiple emergencies at a time. Performed cultures, I&D, suturing lacerations, abrasion and wound care all per ACLS and ATLS guidelines . In both places, ordered and interpreted lab and radiologic studies. Prescribed appropriate medication and therapy and arranged follow up as needed. Cared for Nursing Home patients as well.

•HONORS/AWARDS

Recipient of the IA PA Society Scholarship, Guest lecturing at Des Moines University

LEISURE/MISCELANEOUS

Exercising, water aerobics instructor, family time boating, camping and sporting activities

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