Medical Physician Assistant
Resume:
Whitney A. Petersen PA-C, ATC
Phone 406-***-**** 7733 N Marshfield Ave. #2
*****************@*****.*** Chicago, Illinois 60626
EDUCATION
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions; Provo, UT; May 2015 – Aug. 2017
Master of Physician Assistant Studies; Graduation August 2017, GPA 3.98
Brigham Young University; Provo, UT; Aug. 2010 – April 2014
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training; GPA 3.45
CLINICAL ROTATIONS/TRAINING
Family Medicine; Blue Rock Medical Center; Provo, UT 06/16 - 07/16
Preceptor - George Baker PA-C
●History and physical exams, interpretation and proper ordering of diagnostic tests, chronic and acute care management, appropriate referral and follow up.
●Provided patient care to new and established patients for acute and chronic conditions.
Inpatient Selective; Gut Whisperer, Center for Digestive Health; Riverton, UT 10/16 - 11/16
Preceptor - Kent J. Smith, MD - Gastroenterologist
●Performed history and physical exams for acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, assisted in PEG tube placements, colonoscopies, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
●Participated in daily rounds, discharges, and admissions.
●Interpreted lab results and diagnostic tests. Wrote orders for patients in the hospital.
Behavioral Medicine; Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital; Orem, UT 11/16 - 12/16
Preceptor - Derry Brinley, DO - Psychiatrist
●Performed initial psychiatric evaluations, follow up evaluations, and managed psychiatric medications and therapy.
●Participated in daily rounds, discharges, and admissions.
Women’s Health; Community Medical Center Hospital, Missoula, MT 1/17
Preceptor - Bardett Fausett, MD - Maternal Fetal Medicine
●Performed obstetric and women’s health focused histories and physical exam and IUD placement.
●Performed multiple vaginal deliveries with observation of precepting physician and assisted in multiple cesarean sections and vaginal cerclage procedures.
●Participated in outpatient obstetric care including fetal heart tone monitoring, non-stress testing, ultrasound, and fundal height measurement.
General Surgery; Jordan Valley Hospitals, West Jordan and West Valley, UT 1/17- 2/17
Preceptor - Jeffrey Eakin, MD - General Surgeon
●Served as first assist in many emergent and elective general surgeries such as cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repair, etc.
●Participated in daily rounds, discharges, and admissions.
●Performed suturing closure to surgical wounds.
Internal Medicine; Revere Health Center, Salem, UT 2/17 - 3/17
Preceptor - David Bennion, MD - Internist/Critical Care specialist
●Completed detailed histories and physical exams, managed complex medical conditions and treatment regimens.
●Performed cryotherapy, excisional biopsies, joint injections.
●Reviewed laboratory reports and counseled patients on the treatment options.
Pediatrics; Intermountain Healthcare Hurricane Valley Clinic, Hurricane, UT 4/17
Preceptor - Brendon Holmes, DO - Pediatrician
●Performed numerous well-child examinations as well as acute and chronic conditions.
●Gave eligible children vaccinations.
●Assisted in newborn male circumcisions.
Orthopedic Surgery Elective; Missoula Bone and Joint, Missoula, MT 5/17 - 6/17
Preceptor - Christopher Price, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
●Performed numerous joint and trigger point injections.
●Served as first assist in many trauma, arthroscopic, and joint replacement surgeries.
●Performed many evaluation of injuries within the orthopedic urgent care.
Rural Family Medicine; Precision Medical Care 6/17 - 7/17
Preceptor - Barry Clanton, PA-C
●Evaluated and treated motor vehicle accident victims and adult patients with a variety of outpatient illnesses.
●Performed numerous joint and trigger point injections.
●Developed competence in using electronic medical records to write notes and follow patient care.
Emergency Medicine; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 7/17
Preceptor - Meeta Shah, MD - Emergency Medicine Physician
●Performed procedures such as suturing, digital blocks, ear lavage, relocation of dislocation injuries, etc.
●Became familiar with chest pain and stroke protocol, interpreted x-rays and CT scans, and assisted in codes.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Certified Athletic Trainer; Missionary Training Center; Provo, UT 09/14 - 07/17
●Diagnose, treat, and develop rehabilitation programs for injuries. Perform modalities, taping, and other preventative treatments. Document injuries and create return to activity plans.
Student Athletic Trainer; Brigham Young University; Provo, UT 08/12 - 06/14
●Worked with Utah Valley University Women’s Volleyball and Men's Basketball teams, Brigham Young University’s Women’s Gymnastics and Men’s Lacrosse team’s, UVRMC Sports medicine clinic.
Dental Assistant; Office of Dr. Alan Rauckhorst D.M.D. P.C. 09/07 - 07/13
●Took care of and assisted with patients’ needs. Chair side assisting during treatments and evaluations. Front desk and secretary responsibilities.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Care Clinic; Mountainlands Community Health Center Provo, Utah 09/16
Preceptor: Adam Wright, PA-C
●History and physical exam with evaluation of chronic and acute medical conditions, management plans, computer charting, lab interpretation.
CERTIFICATION
●NCCPA Board Certified September 2017
●Member of the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants (UAPA)
●Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Expires April 2018
●Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Expires June 2018
●Basic Life Support (BLS); Expires April 2018
●Certified Athletic Trainer; Expires December 2017
REFERENCES
●Dr. Christopher Price, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
Missoula Bone and Joint
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●Dr. David Bennion, MD - Internal Medicine and Critical Care specialist
Revere Health
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●David Payne, PA-C - Physician Assistant Program Director
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
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