Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Ruth P. Lestikow
Washington, DC 20002 abkp8f@r.postjobfree.com
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Education
Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences September 2006-August 2008
GPA: 3.95; Class president, 2006-2008; Department Chair's Award, 2008;
Dean's List all quarters
The Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Biology September 2000-June 2004
GPA in biology: 4.0, overall: 3.68; Honors: Biology Department Honors
Award For Excellence in
Laboratory, 2004; Howard Hughes Research Grant recipient, 2002-2003
Professional Certification and Licensure
Commonwealth of Virginia Physician Assistant License August 2010-
Present
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants October 2008-Present
State of California Physician Assistant License October 2008-
Present
ACLS Provider, BLS Provider July 2007-Present
Professional Experience
Call Doctor Medical Group San Diego, CA
Geriatric/General Practice Physician Assistant November 2008-
August 2010
Provided in-home care for house-bound patients in the San Diego area
with focus on internal medicine, urgent care, and geriatric medicine
Developed treatment and care plans in concert with a team of 5 house
call physicians
Independently consulted with and treated 150 patients on a monthly
basis, 98% of whom received Medicare benefits
Received training in Medicare billing regulations and coordinated
billing with central office
Managed diagnoses and treatment plans for new and existing patients,
including interpreting x-rays, EKGs, cardiac impedance testing and
laboratory results
Conducted detailed history and physical exams, prescribed medications,
and ordered and interpreted laboratory analyses
Performed in-home procedures including minor suturing, punch biopsies,
incision and drainage procedures, IV hydration, and venous punctures
Communicated directly with hospice personnel, home health services,
physical therapists, and other specialists to coordinate patient care
plans
Clinical Training
Family Medicine (3 months)
Colorado Mountain Medical Edwards, CO
Rural group family practice office with 25% pediatric and 50% women's
health mix, including urgent care
Coramed Health Care Pomona, CA
Private practice serving low-income Hispanic population, including
chronic and acute illnesses
Internal Medicine (2 months)
Loma Linda University Medical Center, East Campus Loma Linda,
CA
Internal medicine hospitalist service, including ICU patient
management
Fontana Family Medicine Fontana, CA
Primarily Hispanic, underserved outpatient clinic focusing on internal
medicine and management of chronic diseases
Pediatrics (2 months)
Colorado Mountain Medical Eagle, CO
Group office in rural area focusing on outpatient pediatric care,
including wellness and acute care
White Memorial Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
Urban hospital with Level III neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, and 30-bed
pediatric inpatient facilities
Obstetrics/Gynecology (1 month)
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA
OB/GYN services, outpatient clinic, labor and delivery, and GYN
surgery for underserved populations, including incarcerated patients
Emergency Medicine (1 month)
Redlands Community Hospital Redlands, CA
Fourteen bed Level II trauma center with services for pediatric,
adult, and geriatric emergency patients
Surgery (2 months)
Pomona Valley Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery Pomona, CA
Multiple physician group providing patient care in the operating room,
and inpatient and outpatient settings
Kaiser Permanente, General Surgery Riverside, CA
Comprehensive general surgery services, including ENT, GI, urology,
and cardiothoracic procedures
Behavioral Medicine (1 month)
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medical Center Redlands, CA
Inpatient services in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and substance
abuse psychiatry
Professional Affiliations
San Diego Physician Assistant Society
Society Member: November 2008-Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Student Member: September 2006-August 2008
Fellow Member: August 2008-Present
California Academy of Physician Assistants
Student Member: September 2006-August 2008
Fellow Member: August 2008-August 2010
Volunteer Experience
Baja Project of University of California, San Diego El Barril, Mexico
Medical Consultant March 2010
Advised team of 8 graduate students on developing appropriate survey
questions to evaluate the medical necessities of a rural community of 120
residents in Baja, Mexico
Documented current status of the community's medical supplies, including
medications, first-aid supplies and educational materials
Provided recommendations to graduate students and community on strategies
to improve medical care and health conditions
Conducted Spanish-language interviews with El Barril residents to
determine medical needs and community medical priorities
Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League San Diego, CA
Head Coach/Manager January 2009-June 2010
Responsible for designing practice schedules, organizing game line-ups, and
directing 3 assistant coaches for baseball team of eight- and nine-year-old
boys
Instructed players in the fundamentals of baseball, including hitting,
catching, throwing and fielding
One of two coaches awarded Best Coach Award for Clairemont Hilltoppers
Little League
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon San Diego, CA
Medical Volunteer Team Leader June 2009
Coordinated team of 4 medical volunteers providing service at the race's
medical information tent
Directed athletes and spectators to appropriate aid stations, answered
general questions, and relayed information about injured athletes to
inquiring individuals
Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health Ensenada, Mexico
Volunteer Team Leader April 2007, April 2008
Collaborated with 12 Allied Health students on medical mission trips
providing 2 days of medical care to over 200 Spanish-speaking patients of
all ages
Provided appropriate medication, diagnosed acute and chronic diseases, and
conducted physical exams
Educated patients in Spanish on disease processes and treatment options
Language
Proficient in medical and conversational Spanish
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