Physician Assistant Grand Rapids

Kathi R. Lotterman

**** ******** ***** ** . ***** Rapids, MI 49544 . 616-***-**** (home) . 616-

***-**** (pager) . **********@*****.***

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/HOSPTIALIST

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly focused professional with a commitment to providing quality

patient-centered care with compassion and respect. Organized and

analytical, with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and

a talent for remaining calm under pressure. Outstanding interpersonal

communications abilities with patients, families and staff. Adapt easily

to new environments. Broad-based experience working within a wide range

of settings, including hospitals, community health centers and clinics as

well as a diverse range of patient population. Precise and accurate

including a positive work attitude and personal standards of excellence.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

STATE OF MICHIGAN

LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE, PHILIPPI, WV

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

CALVIN COLLEGE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Grand Rapids, MI

2012- present

Physician Assistant- General Medicine

Managing acute/chronic physical illnesses in a psychiatric setting

under physician's supervision for multiple units including

adults, older adults, children and adolescents.

SPECTRUM HEALTH, Grand Rapids, MI

2012-2012

Physician Assistant - Palliative Care

In house consulting service as well as aiding patients with End of

Life decisions. Pain management, and working side by side with

Hospice.

IPC (formerly known as Hospitalists of West Michigan), Grand Rapids,

MI 2006-2012

Physician Assistant

Situated at the Spectrum Health Butterworth/Blodgett campus, manage

all in house patient care under physician's supervision for

multiple facilities, with a total of 600 beds. Oversee admissions as

well as discharge including discharge planning, and provide

ongoing administrative support in a fast-paced, high pressure

environment.

WEST MICHIGAN HEART, Grand Rapids, MI

2002-

2006

Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Performed pre-procedural histories and physicals, in patient

consultations, and daily rounds within practice specializing in

interventional and non-invasive cardiology and electrical physiology

studies. Supervised stress tests, responded to floor calls, and

provided patient education regarding treatment plans and

postoperative home care.

SPECTRUM HEALTH BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS, Grand Rapids, MI

1994-2002

Physician Assistant - Oncology and Internal Medicine

Managed in house oncology patient care, and provided assistance for

many procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis and

lumbar punctures.

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

1991-1994

Provided assistance within the operation room. Performed

preadmission histories and preoperative physicals as well as provided

post operative care.

Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

1989-1991

Performed patient histories and physicals for in house patients and

assisted with numerous patient procedures, including

Thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar punctures.

MICHAEL C. POTTER, M.D. Fairfax, VA

1987-1989

Physician Assistant - General Surgeon and Trauma

Assisted with surgical cases with physician specializing in breast

cancer, vascular difficulties and trauma.

Privileges at three Northern Virginia hospitals.

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