Highly motivated and dedicated Physician Assistant committed to providing

exceptional care as a vital member of the healthcare team. Background

includes broad healthcare experience ranging from emergency medicine to

athletic training and sports medicine. Comfortable in fast-paced emergency

situations and adept in crisis management.

EDUCATION

. Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Butler University,

Indianapolis, IN (2012)

. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Butler University,

Indianapolis, IN (2011)

. Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Georgetown College,

Georgetown, KY (2009)

. High School Diploma, Meade County High School, Brandenburg, KY (2005)

CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of

Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (2012)

. Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (2012)

. ACLS Certification, American Heart Association

. PALS Certification, American Heart Association

. BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider Certification, American Heart Association

EMPLOYMENT

August 2012 - August 2013 Elizabethtown Emergency Physicians at Hardin

Memorial Hospital

Physician Assistant Elizabethtown, KY

Emergency care provider in a fast-paced, small, city hospital. Provided

history and physical examination, development and implementation of

treatment plans, provided prescription medicine, ordered and interpreted

laboratory and diagnostic testing. Performed minor procedures which

included some of the following: I&D's, sutures, wound and skin care,

injections, aseptic and isolation techniques, venipuncture, culture

collection, CPR, eye examination, and splinting.

STUDENT CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Orthopedics: Ireland Army Community Hospital in Ft. Knox, KY

Mar 2012-April 2012

. First Assist on multiple arthroscopic procedures, Bankart repairs,

Mumford procedures, ORIF

. Performed trigger point injections; intraarticular joint injections

. Assisted in applying/removing braces and casts

. Collected medical histories, performed physical examinations,

ordered/interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated treatment plans,

wrote temporary/permanent profiles

2. Internal Medicine: Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN

Jan 2012-Feb 2012

. Completed H&Ps, consulted and admitted patients to appropriate

services

. Ordered/interpreted tests

3. Emergency Medicine: Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN

Dec 2011-Jan 2012

. Completed H&Ps, consulted and admitted patients to appropriate

services

. Ordered/interpreted tests; Performed suturing, I&Ds, slit-lamp

exams, hematoma blocks, minor joint reductions

4. Behavioral Health: Army Behavioral Health Department in Ft. Knox, KY

Oct 2011-Dec 2011

< Provided H&Ps, reviewed medication management

< Led special interest groups including stress management, Yoga, post-

deployment management, alcohol and substance abuse

5. Family Medicine: Ireland Army Community Hospital in Ft. Knox, KY

Aug 2011-Oct 2011

. Provided preventative care, management of chronic and infectious

disease, and routine annual exams for the veteran population,

dependent families, and Active Duty military

6. Obstetrics & Gynecology: Bluegrass Women's Health Care in

Elizabethtown, KY July 2011-August 2011

. Performed well-woman and pelvic exams

. Performed Pap Smears, contraception advice, IUD placement

. Provided prenatal counseling and prenatal care

. Assisted in surgical procedures and childbirths

7. Pediatrics: Circle City Pediatrics in Indianapolis, IN

June 2011-July 2011

. Conducted routine well-child and sick visits

. Performed routine vaccinations

8. General Surgery: Indiana University/Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis,

IN May 2011-June 2011

< Contributed to pre-rounds and Grand Rounds

< Evaluated patients at clinic for both pre-op and post-op visits

< Actively participated in wide variety of general surgeries,

including appendectomies, colectomies with anastomosis, hernia

repairs, cholecystectomies, lumpectomies, total abdominal

hysterectomies, wound dehiscence repair, wound management, kidney

transplantation, and Roux-en-Y procedures

< Performed examinations and assisted with pre-, peri-, and post-

operative notes

PRIOR HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

1. Georgetown College Athletic Training Program, Georgetown, KY

2006-2009

Athletic Training Student

. Helped in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries with

the use of therapeutic exercise, taping, and a variety of

modalities including cryotherapy/heat, ultrasound, traction,

electrical stimulation, TENS, light therapy, massage, exercise, and

hydrotherapy.

. Assisted with sports physicals, game day and sideline treatments,

post-treatment of injuries removal, and casting and splinting

2. Georgetown College Wellness Center, Georgetown, KY

2006-2009

Student Assistant

< Performed receptionist duties, vital signs, height, weight, vision,

and standard record keeping

< Assisted in providing instructions on adherence to treatment and

medications

< Created programs to provide health resources and informational

handouts for the college students

3. Cincinnati Bengals, Georgetown, KY

2007-2008

Supervising Intern

. Supervised and selected the interns for the summer camp

. Covered field responsibilities during practice and mock games which

included injury prevention, sideline treatments for Bengals staff

and players, and security for the athletes

. Assisted the players in rehabilitation of injuries

4. Blue Chip Basketball Camp, Georgetown, KY

2006-2008

First Aid Responder

< Provided game day care, treated minor musculoskeletal injuries

< Helped in the prevention and treatment of injuries for top prospect

high school basketball players

5. MEDCO, Brandenburg, KY

2005

Certified Medicaid Nurse Aide

< Responsible for hygiene, routine housekeeping maintenance, basic

care, and standard record keeping for multiple long term care

residents

6. Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, IN

2004-2005

Student Medicaid Nurse Aide

< Responsible for hygiene, routine housekeeping maintenance, basic

care, and standard record keeping for multiple hospital residents

PRIOR OTHER EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

1. Georgetown College Sports Information Department, Georgetown, KY

2006-2009

Student Assistant to the Sports Information Director

. Recorded stats for 18 different collegiate sports, prepared and

communicated information to various types of media coverage

personnel, prepared press releases and program guides for the

sports teams, and helped in the maintenance of the athletic

website. Accustomed to tight deadlines

2. ATP U.S. Open Series Western & Southern Open, Cincinnati, OH

2008

Exercise Facility

< Served as attendant for the Players Exercise Room

RESEARCH

2008 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the Collegiate Softball Player -

case study and oral presentation at the Southeast Athletic Trainers'

Association Student Conference annual meeting; Atlanta, GA

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