Physician Assistant Health
Resume:
REBECCA M. WAXMAN PA-C
206-***-**** • **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Salus University College of Health Sciences, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Aug. 2011-Sept. 2013
Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington Sept. 2007-June 2009
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
Honors: Graduation with 3.67 GPA
Shoreline Community College March 2003-June 2005
AAAS Dietetic Technology
Honors: Graduation with 3.95 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa
AWARDS
Dean’s Scholarship Award, Salus University 2011
President’s Academic Scholarship Award, Bastyr University 2010
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Shoreline Community College 2005
BOARD CERTIFICATION: NOVEMBER 2013
NATIONAL COMMISION OF CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
LICENSURE AND RELEVANT SKILLS
WASHINGTON STATE BOARD OF HEALTH: VALID TRHOUGH JANUARY, 2019
DEA PERMIT: VALID THROUGH 2018
ACLS/BLS VALID THROUGH 07/2018
EMR: EPIC/CPRS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Comp Health, Auburn, WA (Locum Tenen) May 2017 to Oct 2017
Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center
oElicit, perform histories and physicals for patients of all ages including sports physical
oPerform well-woman exams, treat acute gynecological infections
oManage chronic disease such as hypertension, Type II diabetes, congestive heart failure, musculo-skeletal pain, neuropathy
oDiagnose and treat acute illness and injury, performing minor in-office procedures
oOrder and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory values
oRefer to specialty clinics and coordinate care as needed
Confluence Health, Moses Lake, WA
Anticoagulation Physician Assistant February 2016 to May 2017
oAssess and manage anticoagulation therapies for atrial fibrillation, chronic and acute thromboembolic events and peri-procedural, DVT prophylaxis
oOrder and interpret appropriate labs
oCoordinate with Primary Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology regarding signs and symptoms of decompensation in patients with multiple comorbid conditions
Comp Health, Tonasket, WA (Locum Tenen)
Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Confluence Health September 2015 to February 2016
oElicit, perform histories and physicals for patients of all ages including sports physical
oPerform well-woman exams, treat acute gynecological infections, counsel on family planning
oManage chronic disease such as hypertension, Type II diabetes, congestive heart failure, musculo-skeletal pain, neuropathy
oDiagnose and treat acute illness and injury, performing minor in-office procedures
oOrder and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory values
oRefer to specialty clinics and coordinate care as needed
Comp Health, Lebanon, PA (Locum Tenen)
Primary Care Physician Assistant, VA Medical Center August 2014 to August 2015
oElicit, perform histories and physicals for US Veterans
oManage chronic disease such as hypertension, Type II diabetes, congestive heart failure, musculo-skeletal pain, neuropathy, anti-coagulation and CVA with late effects, prescribing appropriately
oDiagnose and treat acute illness, prescribing appropriately
oAssess for pre-surgical clearance
oOrder and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory values
oCoordinate care with the Nursing team, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Urology, Physical Therapy
Peak Health Systems, Providence, RI (Locum Tenen)
Risk Assessment Physician Assistant February 2014 to June 2014
oElicit, preform and document detailed histories and physicals from assigned patients including fall risk, nutrition and depression evaluation; identifying gaps in care
oGenerate treatment plan and recommendations for follow up with primary care Physician
or specialists as indicated
oFlag disease states or situations determined in need of referral for immediate case management
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Washington Association of Physician Assistants
VOLUNTEERING
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Puget Sound Blood Center
University of Washington Medical Center – ER/Radiology Life Long AIDS Alliance
Shoreline Community College Students with Disabilities
JFS Multi-Ethnic Cultural Center
Purdy State Correctional Facility
Residence XII Women’s Treatment Center
King County Jail
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