Physician Assistant

Laura L. Lewis

*** ******* ***** *******, ***** *9602

Phone: 210-***-**** E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

Date: June 15, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing you concerning the Physician Assistant position you have available with one of your companies. In July of 2016 I will graduate from the Marietta College PA program and be one step closer to realizing my dream of becoming an exceptional healthcare provider. Consequently, I will start work soon and am eager to begin my career. After graduation and subsequently passing the national board exam, my husband and I will move to Orlando, Florida where he will begin seminary.

As outlined in my attached resume, I have a wide variety of medical experience. Clinical rotations have solidified my skills in providing quality evidence based medicine, a fervent dedication to patient care, and a commitment to a life of education. During this time I honed my skills interpreting labs and imaging studies, diagnosing patients, and discussing treatment plans. I can successfully perform many in office procedures and first assist duties for a wide range of surgeries. Additionally, I learned the acute importance of time management and the delicate balance of treating a high volume of patients while still providing adequate time in the exam room.

I find the most rewarding experience in the medical profession to be cultivating strong patient relationships built on trust. As such, my goal is not only to provide accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, but for my patients to leave feeling cared for and educated on their situation. People are looking for practitioners that exude confidence, are skilled in their profession, and genuinely care for their patients; I am that provider.

Although autonomy is a meaningful part of my career, it will be an honor to work alongside a team of elite and highly trained professionals. I look forward to capitalizing on their expertise so I can grow into a more proficient medical professional. None can argue the crucial need for specialized practitioners; however, my passion rests in hospital and critical care medicine. This scope of practice allows me, as a young healthcare provider, to widen my breadth of knowledge, experience, and skillsets. I will never stop learning, never stop caring, and never provide less than excellent patient care.

My projected start date is mid-September but this time frame is flexible. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Laura L. Lewis, PA-S

Education

Master of Science Degree, Physician Assistant Studies 2014-2016

Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

Anticipated Graduation Date: July 16, 2016

Bachelor of Science Degree, Kinesiology Major & Biology Minor 2010-2013

Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas

PA Clinical Experience

Premier Dermatology, Abilene, Texas

Elective; to be completed June 13, 2016 – July 8, 2016

Family Practice Associates, Abilene, Texas

Family Medicine II; to be completed May 9, 2016 – June 8, 2016

Duties:

Obtained patient history, and performed physical exams on patients with case presentation to the supervising physician.

Developed a treatment plan for all patients under my care in the clinic.

Educated each patient on treatment plans and answered or researched all questions.

Interpreted EKGs and lab results performed in the office or at the hospital.

Administered injections of either antibiotics or steroids.

Performed skin biopsies and cryotherapy.

Performed fluorescein eye stain.

Removed superficial foreign bodies.

Performed incision and drainage to abscesses.

Abilene Diagnostic Clinic, Abilene, Texas

Pediatrics; to be completed April 4, 2016 – May 5, 2016

Duties:

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams on new patients and sick visits.

Completed 23 newborn physical exams.

Administered local anesthesia and performed incision & drainage on multiple abscesses on pediatric patients.

Administered local anesthesia and assisted on circumcisions.

Removed warts from neck, fingers, and foot.

Performed fluorescein eye stain.

South Abilene Surgical Associates, Abilene, Texas

General Surgery; February 29, 2016 – March 31, 2016

Duties:

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams on new surgical consults and post operation visits.

First assisted on 26 surgeries. Which included laparoscopic cholecystectomies, appendectomies, bowel resections, hernia repairs, sentinel lymph node biopsies, wide excision of melanoma, lumpectomies, and mastectomies.

First assisted with plastic surgery on breast reconstruction post mastectomy.

Sutured all skin closures.

Rounded on patients in the hospital.

Intubated surgical patients (18).

Abilene Regional Medical Center, Abilene, Texas

Internal Medicine; January 25, 2016 – February 25, 2016

Duties:

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams on ICU, PCU, telemetry, Med/Surg, and new ER admissions.

Interpreted labs, consults, radiologic images, and tests on all patients.

Discussed treatment plans with consulting specialists.

Wrote SOAP notes on all patients under my care in the hospital.

Developed and discussed progress reports with preceptor.

Defended written plan with evidence based medicine.

Placed NG tubes.

Responsible for weekly presentations to my preceptor and other students on a variety of diseases.

Dr. Charles Anderson, Abilene, Texas

Obstetrics & Gynecology; December 28, 2015 – January 21, 2016

Duties:

Performed vaginal delivery with assistance from physician.

First assist in caesarean sections; sutured uterus, peritoneum, and subcutaneous layers.

See Sept. 28-Oct. 29 duties to prevent redundancy.

Abilene Regional Medical Center, Abilene, Texas

Emergency Department; November 2, 2015 – December 3, 2015

Duties:

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams.

Applied casts and splints to sprains and fractures.

Performed incision and drainage to abscesses.

Inserted and removed urinary catheters.

Performed and interpreted EKGs.

Administered local anesthesia and sutured lacerations.

Inserted venous catheters.

Performed venipunctures.

Performed CPR and was a member of the ACLS team on multiple cardiac codes.

Dr. Charles Anderson, Abilene, Texas

Obstetrics & Gynecology; September 28, 2015 – October 29, 2015

Duties:

Performed pelvic exams and pap smears.

First assistant in all hysterectomies, bilateral tubal ligations, hysterosalpingograms, and exploratory laparoscopies.

Assisted in 12 cesarean deliveries and 8 vaginal deliveries.

Auscultated 56 fetal heart tones.

Performed 12 sonograms: measured crown-rump length, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length.

Performed subcuticular and skin closures after cesarean sections.

Assisted in placement and removal of intrauterine devices and Nexplanon implants.

Performed skin biopsies, suture placement and removal.

Assisted in endometrial biopsies.

Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Abilene, Texas

Orthopedics; August 24, 2015 – September 24, 2015

Duties:

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams.

Interpreted x-rays, CTs, and MRIs.

Performed knee intra-articular injections.

Administered local anesthesia.

Applied and removed casts and splints.

First assistant on surgeries and sutured closures.

Second assistant on multiple joint replacement surgeries.

Abilene Behavioral Health, Abilene, Texas

Psychiatry; July 20, 2015 – August 20, 2015

Duties:

Observed patient interviews for inpatient psychiatry facility.

Observed patient interviews for partial hospitalization program.

Discussed treatment plans with the supervising physician assistant.

Family Practice Associates, Abilene, Texas

Family Medicine I; June 15, 2015 – July 16, 2015

Duties:

Obtained patient history, and performed physical exams on 111 patients with case presentation to the supervising physician.

Developed a treatment plan for all patients under my care in the clinic.

Educated each patient on treatment plans and answered or researched all questions.

Interpreted EKGs and lab results performed in the office or at the hospital.

Administered 16 injections of either antibiotics or steroids.

Performed skin biopsies and cryotherapy.

Healthcare Experience

Schlitterbahn Waterparks, New Braunfels, Texas

Lifeguard; April 2008 – September 2008

Duties:

Monitored safety in and around all rides and pools.

Performed rescues of swimmers in distress.

Additional Experience

Texas Lutheran University, Sequin, Texas

Peer mentor; August, 2011 – May, 2013 Duties:

Primary student teacher for several modules in the Freshman Experience class.

Assisted the professor with lesson plan development.

Facilitated mentor sessions once a month.

Graded homework and lab assignments.

Proctored midterm and final exams.

Texas Lutheran University, Sequin, Texas

Laboratory Teaching Assistant for Anatomy & Physiology and Genetics; August 2012 – May, 2013

Duties:

Professor selected lab assistant.

Primary student instructor for tutoring sessions.

Graded homework and lab assignments.

Proctored midterms and final exams.

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association – May 2015

Basic Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association - June 2015

Professional Associations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants

Honors

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Texas Lutheran University.

Iota Tau Alpha Honors Kinesiology Social Group

Alpha Lambda Delta, Honors Freshman Group

President’s Black and Gold Council, Texas Lutheran University

Skilled Highlights

Proficient with Physician’s Portal, Athena, and N-able EMR systems.

Personal

Between the years of 2013 and 2014 my time was spent applying to PA programs as well as marrying my high school sweetheart as he began his career in the Air Force.

References

Clayton P. Bulls, PA-C

Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Apogee Physicians Group

6250 US Highway 83 Abilene, Texas 79606

Mobile: 325-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Dr. Kevin Alten, MD

Assistant Professor

Marietta College PA Program

215 Fifth Street Marietta, Ohio 45750

Office: 740-***-**** Email: *****@********.***

Dr. Charles Anderson, MD

Physician

Dr. Charles Anderson Obstetrics and Gynecology

1680 Antilley Road #350 Abilene, Texas 79606

Office: 325-***-****

Malikah Pitts Harvey

Associate Dean of Student Life and Learning

Texas Lutheran University

1000 West Court Street Seguin, Texas 78155

Office: 830-***-**** Fax: 830-***-****

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