Physician Assistant Health

Objective: To obtain a Physician Assistant position with an organization that will utilize my skills and knowledge in a team-based approach to patient care and allow me to continue to grow, learn, and advance my practice as a mid-level provider.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant June 2011 to September 2013

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

Bachelor of Arts Field Major: History, Psychology, Chemistry August 2002 to December 2005

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, Magna Cumme Laude

Physician Assistant Employment

Private Management Inc., Kansas Men’s Clinic, Wichita, Kansas February 2015 to August 2015

Work in clinic specializing in erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency, perform patient histories and physical exams, administer tri-mix test doses, order and interpret lab, monitor testosterone levels and adjust dosing accordingly, perform Priapus shot procedure, appropriately treat patients presenting with erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, and priapism

Via Christi Clinic, Pain Management, Wichita, Kansas

December 2014 to January 2015

Work in pain management clinic specializing primarily in interventional procedures, perform patient histories and physical exams, suggest interventional treatments under physician supervision, assist with spinal cord stimulator implantation and post-operative care, manage narcotic and neuropathic medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, experience with patients with spinal pathology, radiculopathy, musculoskeletal complaints, chronic pain, multiple comorbidities

Certifications

Physician Assistant-Certified, NCCPA October 2013

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, August 2014 to August 2016

Professional Affiliations, Titles, and Awards

American Academy of Physician Assistants- Member

Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants- Member

PA Fellowship Award, Hal Gates Memorial Fellowship 2012

Physician Assistant Student Experience

PA Core Competencies

Take histories and perform physical exams

Formulate diagnosis and treatment plans

Evaluate patient care management

Provide patient education

Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Dictate or document encounters in EMR

Physician Assistant Student Clinical Experience

June 2012 to September 2013

Preceptorship, KU Midtown Internal Medicine, Wichita, Kansas

Internal Medicine- Performed history and physical exams, suggested treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions, assisted with outreach clinics, recorded patient encounters in EMR, experience monitoring and treating patients with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Sedan City Hospital and Tallgrass Rural Health Clinic, Sedan, Kansas

Emergency Department, Inpatient, Rural Health, Family Practice, Nursing Home- Conducted H&Ps, dictated admit, discharge summaries and progress notes, sutured minor lacerations, performed minor emergency care, assisted with inpatient management, performed well woman exams, nursing home care, sports physicals, Kan Be Healthy exams, management of acute and chronic conditions

Wellington Family Practice and Sumner Regional Medical Center, Wellington, Kansas

Family Practice, Emergency Department, Inpatient- Conducted H&Ps, suggested treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions, performed Kan be Healthy exams, experience treating rashes, performing skin lesion biopsies, nitrous oxide treatment, removal of sebaceous cysts, suturing, rounded with attending physician on inpatient geriatric psychiatric floor

Clifton Family Medicine, Wichita, Kansas

Family Practice- Conducted H&Ps, suggested treatment plans, recorded patient encounters in EMR, performed well woman exams, Medicare physicals, and sports physicals

Mid-America Diabetes Associates, Wichita, Kansas

Outpatient, Endocrinology, Inpatient- Evaluated efficacy of treatment and suggested medication adjustments, performed diabetic foot exams, assisted with outreach clinic, rounded with attending physician, experience monitoring and treating patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Cypress Heart, Wichita, Kansas

Cardiology, Inpatient- Conducted H&Ps, assisted heart catheterization and cardioversion procedures, rounded with attending physician, training in EKG reading from attending physician

Neurology Specialists, Wichita, Kansas

Neurology- Conducted H&Ps, suggested treatment plans, recorded patient encounters in EMR, experience working with patients with Parkinson’s disease and chronic migraines

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates, Wichita, Kansas

Orthopedics (Knee), Surgery- Performed pre-op physicals, performed joint injections, educated patients on procedures

Via Christi Good Shepherd and KU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Wichita, Kansas

Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Inpatient- Assisted psychiatric team with behavioral health assessments and medication reviews for inpatient adolescents, tracked patient progress, rounded with attending physician, experience monitoring and treating adolescent patients with mental health disorders

Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville, Kansas

General Surgery, Inpatient, Outpatient- First assist on procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomies, open abdominal surgery, and skin lesion removals, rounded on post-op patients

United States Peace Corps

Health Education Volunteer

United States Peace Corps, Bandiagara, Mali (West Africa)

June 2007 to March 2008

Taught health courses for children grades 4-9, worked in a local health clinic, worked with an NGO in planning and presenting training sessions on child and maternal health topics, aided logistical planning for an eco-tourism conference with 85 participants

Previous Employment

Lead Staff/Life Skills Coach

Ozanam Pathways, Wichita, Kansas January 2010 to August 2010

Managed staff, assisted juvenile offender and foster youth in developing independent living skills in a transitional living program

Teen Intervention Program Assistant /Employment Specialist

Episcopal Social Services, Wichita, Kansas

May 2008 to January 2010

Facilitated cognitive behavior change classes for juvenile offenders, maintained client files, managed Employment Resource Center, served as agency representative on the Wichita Homeless Services Coalition and Wichita Workforce meetings

Nutrition Specialist

Child Start, Wichita, Kansas

November 2006 to May 2007

Performed home visits to ensure guideline compliance by program participants, taught nutrition classes

Chiropractic Assistant

Northrock Chiropractic, Wichita, Kansas

November 2002 to November 2006

Performed therapies, explained the benefits of applied treatments, and advised patients of post treatment care, assisted doctors in all aspects of running small business

Volunteer Experience

Intern

Hospitals of Hope, Wichita, Kansas

August 2010 to December 2010

Planned and implemented fundraisers, assisted with administrative and warehouse work

Volunteer

Positive Directions Inc., Wichita, Kansas

2004-2007

Answered phones in office, participated in annual AIDS walks, worked at weekly bingo fundraisers

Volunteer

Camp Katana, Kansas City, Missouri

May 2005

Served as camp counselor for youth and family affected by HIV/AIDS at weekend camp

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