Physician Assistant

Melinda Elaine Liptak PA-C

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Cell: 610-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cayuga Medical Associates – Ithaca, NY (August 2013 – Present)

Orthopedic Services

Two years of experience practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine with a team of 8 physicians and 6 physician assistants and nurse practitioners

Conduct patient examinations independently and under the supervision of attending physicians

Examine both in and outpatients, pre and post operatively

Perform new patient exams, history and physicals, follow ups, pre and post op visits,

Able to write complete history and physicals, admission orders, progress notes, discharge summaries

Execute a focused physical examination

Able to perform dressing changes, suture removal, drain removal, casting, splinting, aspirations and injections

Order and evaluate x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and vascular studies

Create and carry out appropriate treatment plans

Complete preoperative orders, surgical orders, postoperative orders

Receive and address imaging and lab results, consults, referrals, physical therapy reports, medical and surgical clearances, workman’s compensation forms, prior authorizations, refill authorizations

Inpatient consults, follow up, and dressing changes

First assist in surgery, proficient suturing and dressing

Assist primarily in total knee and total hip replacements, knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, hip hemiathroplasty, TFN/Gamma nail, reductions of fractures and dislocations, ect.

Exposure to shoulder, hand, foot surgery

Worked with athletes from Cornell University and Ithaca College following injury or surgery

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Lock Haven University

May 2011- May 2013 Masters of Science: Physician Assistant Studies

Lock Haven University

August 2008- May 2011 Bachelors of Science: Health Science/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Dean’s List, Fall 2008-Spring 2009

Marywood University

August 2007- May 2008 Introductory Courses in Health Science/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Dean’s List, Fall 2007- Spring 2008

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Lewin and Nadar Cardiology – Camp Hill, PA (March 2013 – May 2013)

Cardiology Clinical Rotation

Attained appropriate cardiac history from patients

Examined both in and outpatients

Practiced writing complete history and physicals, as well as admission orders, procedural notes and progress notes in multiple settings

Executed a focused physical examination

Ordered and performed appropriate cardiac studies, with understanding of risks, contraindications and cost-effectiveness

Interpreted results from diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans based on results

Considered cardiac and non-cardiac differential diagnoses

Evaluated polypharmacy, contraindications, drug interactions, and side effects

Educated patients on assessment and plan along with lab and imaging diagnostics, therapeutics, including surgical procedures and medications, referrals, health promotion and disease prevention

Followed up with patient population upon completion of evaluation

Medical Practice of Bustleton – Philadelphia, PA (January 2013 – March 2013)

Family Practice Clinical Rotation

Obtained appropriate history from pediatric, adult and geriatric patients

Performed a complete physical examination

Ordered and performed appropriate diagnostic studies, with understanding of risks, contraindications and cost-effectiveness

Encountered a wide range of complaints and illnesses and created a multifocal differential diagnosises

Evaluated polypharmacy

Educated patients on assessment and plan along with lab and imaging diagnostics, therapeutics, referrals, health promotion and disease prevention

Followed up with patient population upon completion of evaluation

Swarthmore Pediatrics – Swarthmore, PA (November 2012 – December 2012)

Pediatric Medicine Clinical Rotation

Obtained a complete or partial history of patients including birth history, growth and development

Performed a complete physical pertinent to the patient’s age

Ordered diagnostic labs and studies appropriate to case

Created a comprehensive differential diagnosis

Educated patients and parents on assessment and plan along with therapeutics, health promotion and disease prevention

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Divine Providence Breast Health Center and Williamsport Regional Medical Center – Williamsport, PA (September 2012 – November 2012)

General Surgery and Breast Health Clinical Rotation

Elicited a history pertinent to surgery

Ordered all diagnostic studies required authorizing patient for surgery and obtain a complete picture of the case

Monitored pre and post operative care

Assisted in surgical procedures such as breast lumpectomy, wide excisional biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound guided breast biopsy, breast mastectomy, breast reconstruction, acute surgical abdomen, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, bowel resection, nephrectomy, tumor excision, laproscopic procedure

Performed procedures including wound closure, wound care, suture and staple removal

Endless Mountains Health Systems and Towanda Memorial Hospital – Montrose, PA (August 2012 – September 2012)

Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Rotation

Elicited appropriate pertinent history, considering underlying risk factors for orthopedic injuries

Performed proper musculoskeletal examination and identify abnormal findings

Ordered appropriate and available diagnostic studies and identify abnormal findings on results

Assisted in surgical procedures such as closed and open reductions, skeletal traction, hip and knee replacements, joint arthroplasty, carpal tunnel release, arthroscopic procedures, ACL reconstructions, amputations

Post-operative care including wound care, pain management, IV fluids, anticoagulation, and diet

Performed procedures including cast and splint placement, stitch and staple removal

Patient education on casts, splints, crutches, prosthesis, therapy, prevention and plan

Jersey Shore Internal Medicine – Jersey Shore, PA (July 2012 – August 2012)

Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation

Attained appropriate history from adult and geriatric patients

Performed a complete physical examination

Ordered and performed appropriate diagnostic studies, with understanding of risks, contraindications and cost-effectiveness

Developed a multifocal differential diagnosises

Evaluated polypharmacy and possible complications, side effects and interactions

Educated patients on assessment and plan along with therapeutics, health promotion and disease prevention

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Reading Hospital Emergency Department – Reading, PA (May 2012 – July 2012)

Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation

Elicited appropriate pertinent history

Performed methodical, comprehensive, and immediate assessment of patients

Performed comprehensive but focused history and physical on presenting patients

Performed procedures including IV placement, urinary bladder catheter placement, obtaining cultures, local anesthesia, injections, wound debridement, suturing lacerations, splint and cast placement

Ordered appropriate labs and testing

Educated patients on current status and plan

DIDACTIC EXPERIENCE:

The Susquehanna Rural Free Clinic – Frenchville, PA - (March, 2012)

Volunteer

Observed, examined, and assisted the clinic’s patients with a variety of presenting complaints

Educated patients on health maintence

Developed cost-effective treatment plans for presenting patients to the clinic

Clearfield Christ’s United Methodist Church – Clearfield, PA - (February, 2012)

Volunteer

Preformed mini-physical exams including an assessment of height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, hemoglobin and glucose testing

Women’s Care of Western Pennsylvania – Dubois, PA – (February, 2012)

Shadowing

Shadowed physicians and physician assistants in the field of obstetrics

Clearfield YMCA – Clearfield, PA - (September, 2011)

Volunteer

General health monitoring of community members including heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressures

Clearfield Community Fair – Clearfield, PA - (June, 2011)

Volunteer

General health monitoring of community members including heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressures.

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OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Ithaca YMCA – Ithaca, NY (February 2014 – May 2015)

Volunteer, Teacher

Taught triathlon skills and preparation

Led instruction on swimming skills, technique, and safety

Trained athletes to reach goal triathlon

Field Experience at Phoenixville Medical Associates - Limerick, PA (May 2010 – July 2010)

Student

Observed treatment of patients

Assist medical professionals in performing instructed tasks

Observed and assisted in the assessment of patients in the areas of endocrinology, rheumatology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonary critical care, sleep medicine, echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, pulmonary function tests, colonoscopies and upper endoscopies

Created a diabetic patient education pamphlet, utilized within the endocrinology practice

Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living – Boyertown, PA (May 2008 – August 2008)

Caregiver

Caring for geriatric clients including dressing, personal hygiene, assistance in ambulation, medication monitoring, meal preparation and assistance eating, light housecleaning and organization, transportation, hospice care, conversation and companionship.

HEALTH RELATED TRAINING:

American Heart Association - ACLS

April 2012 – Present

American Heart Association - BLS

April 2012 – Present

CDC - Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

August 2011

National Institute of Health – Office of External Research – “Protecting Human Research Participants”

January 2012

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