Education:
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, December 2017
**** – 2014
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Arts, Health and Human Physiology: Health Promotion, 2014
Clinical Rotations:
Pediatrics
Unity Point Clinic – Pediatrics – Moline, IL
Family Practice
UW Health Clinics – Yahara Clinic – Monona, WI
Internal Medicine
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital– Madison, WI
Geriatrics
Drs Ade and Castro – Primary Care – Moline, IL
Psychiatry
Robert Young Mental Health Center – Rock Island, IL
Urology
UW Health Clinics and Meriter Hospital – Madison, WI
Dermatology
Madison West SSM Health Clinic – Madison, WI
Cardiology
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison, WI
General Surgery
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison, WI
OB/GYN
The Group-Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists – Davenport, IA
Emergency Medicine
CGH Medical Center – Sterling, IL
Family Practice
Group Health Cooperative – Hatchery Hill Clinic – Madison, WI
Orthopedic Surgery
Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery – Marquette MI
Gastroenterology
Digestive Disease Specialists – Rock Island, IL
Experience In
Closure of wounds via sutures, staples and dermabond, wound care and dressing changes, interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, examinations of the eyes using fluorescein staining, incision and drainage, skin biopsies, IUD insertions and prescription of medications.
Employment Summary
2014 – 2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
Madison, WI
Direct patient care duties included, but were not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring patients, ambulation and feeding. Additional responsibilities included monitoring and documenting vital signs, intake and output and physical activity.
2011 – 2015
Respite Care Provider
Private Residence
Verona, WI
Respite care for a young boy with Autism that involved assisting with daily hygiene and eating, as well as engaging him in his favorite activities.
2012 - 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
In addition to answering patient call lights, responsibilities included assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, transferring patients and monitoring daily activities.
2012 – 2014
Research Assistant
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City, IA
Research included identifying ways to better serve Implantable Cardioverter Device (ICD) pediatric patients and their families following implantation. In addition, an informational webpage was developed based on compiled input from patients.
Certifications
Physician Assistant National Certification – issued January 16, 2018
Pediatric Advanced Life Support – expires September 2018
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – expires August 2018
Basic Life support – expires July 2018
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training – issued June 14, 2016
Universal Precautions Training – issued July 27, 2017
Professional Memberships
2015 – 2017, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
2015 – 2017, Student Member, Iowa Physician Assistant Society
2015 – 2017, Student Member, Society of St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Students
Volunteer Experience
2016, Walk with A Doc, Blood pressure readings and health screenings for public
2016, St. Ambrose University Dance Marathon 5k run, fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network
2016, Habitat for Humanity, Quad Cities site volunteer
2015, AAPA – National PA week, information booth at St. Ambrose University campus
2013 – 2014, Reach Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
2011 – 2014, Student Volunteer, University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA
Computer Skills
Experience with electronic medical record charting in Epic and Cerner
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint