Physician Assistant Medical

Danielle Kutzenberger, PA-C

**** ******* **** ***** ******* Station Texas 77845

*************@*****.*** 979-***-****

Physician Assistant seeks full time position within an organization

offering areas for growth and advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and with members of

the healthcare team.

. Excels under pressure, in fast-paced environments, and with multiple

priorities.

. Demonstrates a calm demeanor and the ability to make critical

decisions in stressful situations.

. Exhibits organizational and analytical skills while paying strict

attention to details.

EDUCATION

University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, TX

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

December 2009 Texas Tech University- Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science, Biology; Minor, American Sign Language

May 2006

EXPERIENCE

PA-C, Methodist Orthopedic Specialists of Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

March 2013- Present

. Physician Assistant to sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, one of 12

physicians in busy orthopedic practice serving the Ford Bend

Independent School District.

. Perform physicals, interpret radiology imaging, give joint injections

and formulate assessments and plans for patients in clinic.

. First assist in surgery.

. Manage hospital rounds, write orders, and coordinate hospital

discharges.

. Conduct sports physicals to high school athletes in surrounding school

district.

PA-C, Emergency Department, Affilion/College Station Medical Center

College Station, Texas

August 2012- Present

. Part time position at a community teaching hospital to supplement full

time position.

. Provide patient care in conjunction with the attending physician by

performing history and physicals, ordering necessary lab work and

studies, and formulating an assessment and plan.

. Participate in Emergency department codes.

. Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, incision and drainage,

lumbar punctures, and orthopedic reductions.

. Act as a mentor to physician assistant students during their clinical

rotations.

PA-C, Emergency Department, West Houston Emergency Physicians/Methodist

West Houston Hospital

Houston, Texas September

2012- March 2013

. Full time position at a community hospital, 18-bed emergency

department

. Provide direct patient care in conjunction with the attending

physician in both fast track and main ED settings by performing

history and physicals, ordering necessary lab work and studies, and

formulating an assessment and plan.

. Perform numerous procedures including suturing, incision and drainage,

lumbar punctures, intubation, orthopedic reductions, cast and splint

application, and placement of chest tubes.

. Participate in emergency and trauma codes.

. Discuss patient cases with primary care providers, internists,

specialists and surgeons regarding admissions, consults and

dispositions.

PA-C, Emergency Department, Hospital Physician Partners/St. Joseph Medical

Center

Houston, Texas March 2012-

September 2012

. Full time position at an inner city hospital, 28-bed level III trauma

center, averaging 35,000 emergency medicine visits per year.

. Provide direct patient care in conjunction with the attending

physician in both fast track and main ED settings by performing

history and physicals, ordering necessary lab work and studies, and

formulating an assessment and plan.

PA-C, Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics/Dell Childrens Medical Center

Austin, Texas June

2011- March 2012

. Perform and dictate comprehensive history and physical exams; identify

and access fractures, reduce fractures and dislocations, cast, splint

and pin removal.

. Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests including imaging

studies and blood tests.

. Act as liaison between patient, surgeon, and hospital.

. Coordinate preoperative testing and clearance for surgery; act as

first assistant in surgery.

. Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, coordinate hospital discharge

and dictate discharge summaries.

. Take trauma call for a Level 1 pediatric trauma center in central

Texas.

PA-C, Emergency Department, Affilion/Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Huntsville, Texas

January 2010- May 2011

. Full time position at a community hospital, level IV trauma center,

averaging 22,000 emergency medicine visits per year.

. Provide direct patient care in conjunction with the attending

physician by performing history and physicals, ordering necessary lab

work and studies, and formulating an assessment and plan.

. Perform numerous procedures including suturing, incision and drainage,

lumbar punctures, intubation, orthopedic reductions, cast and splint

application, and placement of chest tubes.

. Participate in emergency and trauma codes.

PA-C, First Choice Emergency Room

Humble, Texas

February 2011-May 2011

. Part time position at a free standing ER to supplement full time

emergency medicine position.

. Provide patient care for both major and minor emergencies alongside

attending physician.

. Work closely with emergency department staff and administration to

enforce all policies and procedures.

Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant, UTMB

Galveston, Texas August

2009-December 2009

. Assisted gross anatomy professors in lab by answering student

questions, aiding in dissections, and proctoring student exams.

Clinical Rotations, UTMB

June 2008-June 2009

. Obtained detailed history and performed physical examinations on

assigned patients; assessed and treated acute/chronic medical problems

and provided patient education.

. Formulated diagnosis and treatment plans based on history,

administered physical exams, interpreted laboratory findings and

analyzed of diagnostic tests.

. Performed numerous procedures including suturing, injections, incision

and drainage, biopsies, lumbar punctures, and phlebotomy.

. Participated in daily rounds and conferences. Presented patients to

attending physicians and residents.

. Acted as first and second assistant in surgery.

. Completed rotations in the following specialties: General Surgery,

Cardiovascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics &

Gynecology, Inpatient Medicine, Gastroenterology, Family Practice, and

Correctional Care through the Texas Department of Corrections.

PROFESSIONAL LICENCE, CERIFICATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPS

. PANCE certified, Texas Physician Assistant license

. ACLS Provider; BLS Provider; PALS Provider

. DEA/DPS certified

. Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of

Physician Assistants, Society of Emergency Medicine Physician

Assistants & Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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