Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Kathy J. Swindle PA-C, MMS, MT(ASCP)
Lebanon, IL 62254
Phone: 618-***-**** or 618-***-**** (cell)
Email: ******@***.***
Work Experience
12/1/14 to present: Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
CH Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons
11125 Dunn Rd. Suite 301
St. Louis, MO 63136
Supervising Physician: Dr. Ravindra Shitut (primary)
Phone: 314-***-****
11/8/10 – 11/14/14: Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery
Tesson Heights Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Associates, P.C.
12152 Tesson Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128
Supervising Physicians: Dr. David Fagan and Dr. Robert Markenson
Phone: 314-***-****
01/12/04 - 11/05/10: Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery
St. Louis University Hospital (Tenet St. Louis)
3635 Vista @ Grand
7th Floor Des Loges Towers
St. Louis, MO 63110
Supervising Physician: Dr. J. Tracy Watson
Phone: 314-***-****
09/00 – 05/01 Reference Laboratory Supervisor (transfusion medicine)
Heartland Blood Centers
Aurora, IL 60506
Supervisor: Kathleen Clark, MT (ASCP) SBB
Phone: 630-***-****
06/99 – 09-00 Medical Technologist
Heartland Blood Centers
Aurora, IL 60506
Supervisor: Kathleen Clark, MT (ASCP) SBB
Phone: 630-***-****
12/95 – 04/99 Medical Technologist
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
Supervisor: Jim Riggio, MT (ASCP) SBB
Phone: 314-***-****
Education
06/01 – 08/22/03 Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences
Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Graduated: 08/22/03
555 31st St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
08/93 – 06/96 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, minor in Chemistry
Medical Technology Clinicals at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center,
St. Louis, MO
Graduated: 06/15/96
Edwardsville, IL 62026
08/91 – 05/93 Greenville College
2 years completed in Biology, no degree earned
315 E. College Ave.
Greenville, IL 62264
Certifications/Registrations
NCCPA certification (10/02/03) # 1060744 (PA-C) Expiration: 12/31/2017
(re-certified 2015)
Missouri State License #: 200-***-**** Expiration: 01/31/2017
Illinois State License #: 085-002158 (inactive status)
Medical Technologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists #: 201108 (registry)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (renewed 04/2014)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (renewed 04/2014)
Honors/Organizations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) – fellow
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA) – fellow
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) – fellow
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Alumni Association - member
American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) – associate member (1996-2012)
Clinical Experience
Orthopaedic Surgery PA-C – Spine at CH Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons
December 1, 2014 to present – Supervising physician: Dr. Ravindra Shitut (primary), also my practice agreement alternates are: Dr. Mark Belew, Dr. Charles Grimshaw, and Dr. John Weltmer. I currently work with Dr. Shitut primarily and on a daily basis. On an intermittent basis, I work with the other three physicians as well. My responsibilities include: first assisting in surgery, performing H&Ps for same day admissions, preoperative and postoperative care for inpatients, patient and family education, admitting and discharging patients from inpatient service, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory testing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, outpatient clinic visits including H&Ps, injections, and other in office procedures at the discretion of and with consultation as needed with my physicians. I still also apply casts, splints, and braces as needed, although not as frequently as I did in my previous position. Technical Skills: first assisting during surgical procedures including but not limited to anterior cervical decompression and fusion with instrumentation, posterior cervical fusion (both by multiple manufacturers), posterior thoracic laminectomy with or without fusion and posterior instrumentation, lumbar laminectomy with or without fusion (TLIF or PLIF) and posterior instrumentation by open and minimally invasive techniques, anterior lumbar interbody fusion with instrumentation, extreme lateral interbody fusion, vertebrectomy with cage stabilization/fusion with instrumentation, kyphoplasty, and lumbar microdiscectomy; joint injection/aspiration, first assisting with general orthopedic procedures – total joint arthroplasty, ORIF, closed reduction, casting, splinting, bracing, removal of surgical drains, and dressing changes.
Orthopaedic Surgery PA-C at Tesson Heights Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Associates,P.C.
November 8, 2010 to November 14, 2014 – Supervising physicians: Dr. David Fagan and Dr. Robert Markenson. I currently work with both of these physicians on a daily basis, both of whom are listed in my practice agreement. My responsibilities include: first assisting in surgery, performing H&Ps for same day admissions, preoperative and postoperative care for inpatients, patient and family education, admitting and discharging patients from inpatient service, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory testing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, outpatient clinic visits including H&Ps, casting and splinting, injections and other in office procedures at the discretion of and with consultation as needed with either of my supervising physicians.
Technical Skills: first assisting during surgical procedures including but not limited to total joint arthroplasty as well as open reduction internal fixation of fractures, assisting in closed fracture reduction techniques, splinting, casting, removing casts/splints, removing surgical drains, assisting with closed reduction of dislocations, and performing joint aspiration/injection with the use of ultrasound guidance as needed.
Orthopaedic Surgery PA-C at St. Louis University Hospital
January 12, 2004 – November 5, 2010 – Supervising physician: Dr. J. Tracy Watson, direct supervisor. I worked with ten physicians, all of whom were included in my practice agreement. My responsibilities included: performing H&Ps for inpatients and same day admissions, preoperative and postoperative care for inpatients, obtaining informed consent for surgical procedures, coordinating with social services for initiating at home care or rehabilitation as needed, admitting and discharging patients from inpatient service, patient and family education, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory testing, first assisting in surgery and outpatient clinical follow-up. My primary responsibility was the orthopaedic trauma service. I worked with residents on a daily basis and participated in daily rounds for the orthopaedic trauma service. In addition to this, I also gave in-service training to the nursing staff involving orthopedic equipment, conditions, or procedures. I also participated in data collection for studies that are being conducted by Orthopaedic Surgery.
Technical Skills: first assisting during surgical procedures, assisting in closed fracture reduction techniques, splinting, casting, removing casts/splints, removing surgical drains, assisting with closed reduction of dislocations, and assisting with joint aspiration/injection, balanced skeletal traction set-up/adjustment.
Relevant Student Clinical Experience
Orthopaedics 1 – April 28, 2003 – June 29, 2003 (Master’s Practicum)
Preceptors: Saul Haskell MD/Carlton West MD/Paul West PA-C/Anthony Williams PA-C, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL, and Midwest Orthopaedics, Chicago, IL
Responsibilities: Performed H&Ps on same day admissions for surgical patients, participated in preoperative evaluation and postoperative care and evaluation of inpatients and outpatients. Ordered and interpreted lab studies, diagnostic imaging, EKGs, and pathology reports. Technical skills: first assisted during surgical procedures, removal of surgical drains, assisted with joint aspiration/injection, assisted with closed reductions of dislocation, and assisted with closed reductions of fractures. Participated in patient education for specific disease processes and postoperative care.
Orthopaedics 2 – June 30, 2003 – July 27, 2003
Preceptors: E. Brian Lindell MD/Steven Mather MD/Christopher Glock MD/ Troy Karlsson MD, M&M Orthopaedics, Ltd. Downers Grove, IL
Responsibilities: Performed H&Ps. Ordered and interpreted lab studies, EKGs, and diagnostic imaging. Observed surgical procedures and specialized casting techniques. Assisted with closed reduction of fractures. Participated in patient education for specific disease states and postoperative care. Developed diagnosis and treatment plans.
Continuing Medical Education
I am currently up to date on my continuing education. Much of this has been focused on orthopaedics. List of activities upon request.
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