Whitney L. Peterson, PA-C
*** ******* ****** ***. *** Personal Phone: 309-***-****
Iowa City, IA 52246 ********************@*****.***
Education
**/****-**/**** ********** of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies
08/2006-05/2010 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelors of Art: Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology
Magna Cum Laude
Certifications
Pending National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Certification
Pending State of Iowa
License
06/2013 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Agriculture Occupational Health Training
06/2013-06/2015 American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
08/2012-08/2014 American Heart Association
Basic Life Support Certified
10/2010 Des Moines Area Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Experience
11/2011-04/2012 Patient Care Technician Methodist West Hospital, West Des Moines, IA
Collaborated with healthcare team in providing medical care after
total joint replacement for adult patients in the orthopaedic unit.
Obtained, charted, and monitored patient vitals, blood glucose, and
activities.
Performed essential inpatient care, including bladder scans,
provided wound care, obtained urine specimens, and removed Foley
catheters.
10/2010-05/2011 Certified Nursing Assistant Carlisle Wellness & Rehab, Carlisle, IA
Attended to resident’s daily necessities such as eating, bathing, and transfers.
Assisted team members with vitals, ambulation, and rehabilitation.
Provided comfort and support to residents and visiting family members.
05/2008-08/2008 Pharmacy Technician Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Altoona, IA
Organized, stocked, and distributed prescription drugs.
Answered customer requests for refills and new prescriptions.
Communicated with insurance companies on behalf of patients.
06/2007-08/2007 Optometry Intern Roger Burch’s Eye Care, Caney, KS
Whitney L. Peterson, PA-C
625 Emerald Street Apt. B26 Personal Phone: 309-***-****
Iowa City, IA 52246 ********************@*****.***
Contacted patients for return visits and additional eye care needs.
Shadowed and assisted the optometrist during patient visits.
Educated patients on vision health, including eye glass and contact care.
Organizations/Awards
06/2012-present American Academy of Physician Assistants
Student member
06/2012-present Iowa Physician Assistant Society
Student member
06/2012-present University of Iowa Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Class secretary
Clinical Rotations
07/01/2013-07/26/2013 Family Practice
Vinton Family Medical Clinic, Vinton, IA
07/29/2013-08/23/2013 Pediatrics
Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
08/26/2013-09/17/2013 Psychiatry
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
09/23/2013-11/01/2013 Internal Medicine
Oakdale Correctional Facility, Coralville, IA
11/04/2013-12/213/2013 Surgery
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
01/06/2014-01/31/2014 Gynecology
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
02/03/2014-02/28/2014 Orthopaedics
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
03/03/2014-03/25/2014 Infectious Disease
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
03/31/2014-04/25/2014 Neonatology
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
04/28/2014-05/23/2014 Emergency Medicine
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
05/26/2014-06/18/2014 Family Practice
Mercy South Family Practice Clinic, Des Moines, IA
Whitney L. Peterson, PA-C
625 Emerald Street Apt. B26 Personal Phone: 309-***-****
Iowa City, IA 52246 ********************@*****.***
References available upon request