Joanna Nyland, PA-C
Franklin, TN 37067
615-***-**** ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
South College, Knoxville, TN September 2015 – December 2017
Physician Assistant Program – Masters in Health Science
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN August 2010 – May 2014
Nomination to the Deans’ Student Advisory Panel
Major: Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
MEMBERSHIPS
American Red Cross FAST Team Member April 2016 – present
AAPA Student Member September 2016 – present
TAPA Student Member September 2016 – present
CERTIFICATIONS
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants December 2017
SBI Alcohol Training October 2017
CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association September 2017
Primary Care Orthopedic CME Workshop August 2016
Stewards of Children Child Abuse Training April 2016
QPR Suicide Prevention Training May 2016
ACLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association August 2016
PALS, American Heart Association August 2016
EXPERIENCE
Emergency Room Medical Scribe- PhysAssist Scribes September 2012 – May 2015
Working with Emergency Room physicians to accurately record patient medical histories and complaints
Assisting the physicians and physician assistants with examinations as needed
Undergraduate Biochemistry Research September 2011 – May 2014
Designed a biochemistry research project in conjunction with PhD candidates to determine PAI reaction with copper
oDevelopment of a gel based assay to monitor complex formation of tPA with wild type PAI-1and mutants in the presence of copper
Worked with E. coli for medical research purposes.
Collected data and used Western plots and assays to determine PAI reaction with different metals
Research Intern June 2012-August 2012
Worked with Dr. J Oliver McIntyre, PhD in the cancer biology department at Vanderbilt Medical University
Expedition to the Peruvian Amazon July 2011- August 2011
British Schools Exploring Society
Six week backpacking expedition focusing on environmental protection and leadership skills
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Women’s Health Rebecca Walker, MD
Gynecologic pelvic examinations with PAPs Parkwest Women’s Specialist, Knoxville, TN
Prenatal and postnatal care including obstetrical examinations
Education on birth control methods and assisting with minor procedures for insertion/removal of birth control devices
Family Medicine Joshua Stone, PA-C
Management of both acute and chronic conditions Takoma Medical Associates, Greenville, TN
Annual exams for both pediatric and adult patients
Lab result analysis and explaining results with patients
Hematology/Oncology Wahid Hannah, MD
Taking history and performing physical exams on patients Hanna Cancer Associates, Knoxville, TN
Consulting with physician to create treatment plans for patients’ conditions
Management of conditions for both blood and cancer related disorders
Internal Medicine John Kirby, MD
Management of both acute and chronic conditions Summit Medical Group, Jefferson City, TN
Liquid nitrogen freezing of skin lesions and shave biopsies
Lab result analysis and explaining results with patients
Pediatrics Carl Timothy Morris, MD
Wellness exams, sports physicals, and sick visits Powell Pediatrics, Powell, TN
Growth chart and vaccination evaluation
Treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses
Behavioral Health Constance Lackner-Mullins, NP
Assessing patients’ psychiatric conditions in the outpatient setting Peninsula, Sevierville, TN
Medication review and assessment including evaluation of side effects
Emergency Medicine Jerry Bradley, MD
Responding to time sensitive medical emergencies and taking appropriate Leconte Medical Center, Sevierville, TN
action to secure patient’s stability
Ordering labs and diagnostic testing pertinent to each patient’s specific medical complaint
Creating a treatment plan for patients with appropriate home instructions and follow-up
General Surgery George Schuchmann, MD
Going on hospital rounds to check on surgical and trauma patients East Tennessee Surgical Group, Fort Sanders
Observing and 1st assist in a variety of surgical procedures Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Performing wound care and dressing changes in both an inpatient and outpatient setting
REFERENCES
Available upon request