Aliina Weykamp, PA-S

Oklahoma City, OK 616-***-**** ac82zm@r.postjobfree.com

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies candidate with over 3 years of hands-on patient care experience seeking to further my clinical experience and education as a Certified Physician Assistant within the Oklahoma City area.

Education:

Sullivan University Louisville, KY Anticipated graduation date: June 22, 2019

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies:

•GPA: 4.0

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL May 2016

Baccalaureate of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Psychology

Licensures and Certifications:

•Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE), NCCPA, - 2019

•Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified, American Heart Association. 2016-2018

•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified, American Heart Association. 2016-2018

•OSHA Universal Precautions Bloodbourne Pathogens Certificate of Completion. June 2017, June 2018

•HIPPA Certified Certificate of Completion. June 2017, June 2018

Experiential Education:

Our Lady of Peace Louisville, KY 02/11/19 - 03/20/19

Behavioral Health Rotation:

•Gained experience in a busy inpatient psychiatric hospital allowing me to develop treatment plans for both acute and chronic mental illnesses

•Performed complete and focused history and physical examinations on established and new patients for illnesses such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance abuse

•Assisted patients in developing coping skills and better understanding their treatment plan

Southern Emergency Medicine Specialists Louisville, KY 01/02/19 - 02/06/19

Emergency Medicine Rotation:

•Developed the skills to respond and provide fast but accurate care in an Emergency Department dealing with strokes, heart attacks, shock, respiratory distress and more

•Interpreted diagnostic radiographs and correlated laboratory values along with patient signs/symptoms and physical examination to ensure appropriate treatment

•Gained experience with technical skills including application of splints, laceration repairs, suture removal, incision & drainage of abscesses and rectal exams

Norton Health and Wellness Center Louisville, KY 11/5/18 – 12/12/18

General Surgery Rotation:

•Acquired experience in both the operating room and outpatient clinic

•Gained skills as both a 1st and 2nd assist in the OR during surgical procedures including Nissen fundoplication, herniorrhaphy, cyst and lipoma removals, and laparoscopic bariatric procedures (band, sleeve, bypass)

• Practiced surgical closures by placing vertical mattress and running subcuticular sutures

•Participated in performing directed physical exams and assessing patients pre-op and post-op

•Observed endoscopic procedures and diagnostic studies

WomanCare Jeffersonville, IN 09/24/18 - 10/31/18

Women’s Health Rotation:

•Acquired experience in managing care of female patients in both areas of gynecology and obstetrics while working alongside an Obstetric and Gynecologic specialty Physician in a high volume, busy outpatient office

•Performed annual examinations on women including pap smears, bimanual exams, and breast exams for preventative measures

•Counseled patients on contraceptive methods, hormone replacement therapies, and answered pregnancy and delivery questions to better educate patients

•Participated in spontaneous vaginal deliveries and scheduled/unplanned caesarean sections

•Assisted in various gynecologic surgeries such as laparoscopic hysterectomies and tubal ligations

Dr. Beverly Gaines & Associates Louisville, KY 08/06/18 - 09/12/18

Pediatric Medicine Rotation:

•Practiced in an out-patient office seeing over 30 patients per day ranging from newborn to 21 years old

•Utilized my didactic and clinical training to perform well-child checks, sports physicals, and to diagnose and manage acute illnesses

•Evaluated growth and development using milestones and the Denver developmental chart

•Observed administration of immunizations, throat cultures and wound cultures

NMCA Fincastle & Brownsboro Hospital Louisville, KY 06/27/18 - 08/01/18

Internal Medicine Rotation:

•Gained experience in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, allowing me to develop various interviewing skills, physical exam techniques and treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.

•Worked with Internal Medicine Hospitalist Physicians and Physician Assistants to expand my knowledge and training as a highly qualified mid-level practitioner in a Hospitalist role

• Obtained HPI’s, performed physical examinations, developed treatment plans, interpreted laboratory results and reviewed diagnostic imaging reports in order to rule out differential diagnoses and provide appropriate treatments

•Continuously assessed patients by performing physical examinations, ordering new diagnostic studies or labs and making comparisons to further evaluate patient’s status

Spectrum Health – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Grand Rapids, MI 12/14/16

Hematology/Oncology Job Shadowing:

•Shadowed a pediatric PA-C for one day in a Hemophilia Clinic, totaling 4 hours

•Observed follow-up visits from boys of all ages ranging from birth to 18

Spectrum Health - NOCHS Grand Haven, MI 11/12/16

Pediatric Job Shadowing:

•Shadowed a pediatric PA-C for one day, totaling 4 hours

•Observed initial consults and follow-up visits

Shape Corporation Grand Haven, MI 06/16 – 10/16

Human Resources Internship:

•Worked with employees to discuss leadership in the company and areas for improvement

•Designed PowerPoints for leadership workshops

•Organized charts, graphs, documents, etc.

Carle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Champaign, IL 03/16 - 04/16

Orthopedic Job Shadowing:

•Shadowed an orthopedic PA-C for 8 weeks, totaling 32 hours

•Observed initial consults, follow-up visits, and minor procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, etc.

LifeCircles PACE Partnership Muskegon, MI 06/14 - 07/14

Physical Therapy Internship:

•Worked alongside multiple certified physical therapists and occupational therapists, totaling 200 hours of patient contact experience

•Observed trained professionals perform various exercises and strengthening techniques with geriatric patients

•Assisted patients with exercising on the NuStep bike, TRX suspension system and memory therapy

•Transferred participants to and from wheelchairs and other assistive devices

Professional Experience:

Spectrum Health – Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids, MI 06/16 – 04/17

Nurse Technician:

•Employed full-time as a Nurse Tech on the GI/Bariatric Floor to assist patients recovering from various surgeries

•Assisted Nurses and other Nurse Techs in the treatment and care of recovering patients

•Updated charts using EPIC Software

•Provided comfort and support to patients and their families

Professional Affiliations:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA):

Student Member

Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA):

Student Member

Honors/Awards/Unique Experience:

University of Illinois Women’s Soccer Division I Athlete 2011 – 2015

•Team Captain 2014 and 2015

•Dedicated 20+ hours/week to Varsity athletics while being a full-time student

•Big Ten Tournament Champion in 2011

•Participated in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2013

All Academic Big Ten 2011 - 2015

•Maintained the required GPA set by the Big Ten all 5 years of athletic participation

Leadership Academy at the University of Illinois 2012 - 2015

•Women’s Soccer Representative selected by head coach

•Met monthly with representatives from all Varsity sports to discuss leadership goals

•Received 360 reports from coaches and teammates each year to provide feedback on my leadership quality

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