Physician Assistant - New Grad

EDUCATION

Indiana State University – Terre Haute, IN January 2015 - May 2017

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Cumulative GPA: 3.95

Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, IL August 2010 - May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Chemistry

EIU Women’s Soccer Team Member x 4 years, 2 year Captain

Beta Beta Beta and Phi Sigma Honors Member – 2 years

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Cardiology January 2017

Cardiovascular Associates: Sioux City, IA

Preceptor: Jon Peacock, MD

Assisted with rounding, admitting, and discharge of inpatients. Observed catheritizations, pacemaker implants. Assisted with interpretation of EKGs, ECHO, Doppler studies and Stress Tests. Assisted on routine outpatient follow-up appointments.

General Surgery December 2016

Freeport Memorial Hospital: Freeport, IL

Preceptor: Rafael Castro, MD and Barry Barnes, MD

First assist and closure on dozens of surgeries, managed patients pre and post-operatively, preformed suture and staple removal, I&D, IV placement, performed intubation/extubation, NG tube placement, assisted in central line placement, foley catheter placement, and wound vac placement

Family Medicine November 2016

Unity Point Washington Clinic: Washington, IL

Preceptor: Jill Wirth, MD

Performed medical management of broad spectrum of patients and diseases, joint injections, I&D, skin lesion biopsies and removals, cryotherapy, immunizations, preventative health, concussion protocol and return to play clearance, and venipuncture

Emergency Medicine October 2016

Mercy Clinton Hospital – Clinton, IA

Preceptor: Antoinette Thompson, NP

Interpreted CT scans, X-Rays, EKGs, performed I&Ds, suturing, stapling, splinting, immobilization, pelvic exam, STD and wound cultures, and fluoroscein staining of the eye

Pediatric Emergency Medicine September 2016

Hurley Medical Center: Flint, MI

Preceptor: Various MD and PA-C

Performed well-child exams for CPS, management of common pediatric illness, ACLS protocol, splinting, pelvic exams, STD cultures, I&D, and suturing

Inpatient Internal Medicine August 2016

Rockford Memorial Hospital – Rockford, IL

Preceptor: Maryanne Miller, MD and hospitalist staff

Rounded with care team, assisted in management complex medical patients, observed ACLS protocol, and assisted in interprettation of labs and imaging results

Outpatient Internal Medicine July 2016

FHN Burchard Hills Clinic: Freeport, IL

Preceptor: Lawerence Luy, MD

Assisted in management of complex medical cases, interpreted labs and imaging results, verified health maintenance status, and medication management

Geriatrics June 2016

FHN Affiliated Nursing Homes: Freeport, IL

Preceptor: Kara Hofmaster, NP

Daily rounds on patients in nursing homes including dementia units, assessed medication management in co-morbid conditions, performed H&P, and assisted in family discussions for long term care planning

Pediatrics May 2016

CGH Main Clinic: Sterling, IL

Preceptor: Chloe Salzmann, MD

Performed well-child exams and physicals, administered vaccines, assisted in circumcisions, medication management, fluoride varnish, and provided family advice on nutrition, exercise and safe homes

Women’s Health April 2016

FHN OBGYN Clinic: Freeport, IL

Preceptor: Danielle Siedschlag, NP

Performed fetal doppler heart tones, fundal measurements, pelvic exams, STD testing, patient counseling, prenatal management, routine gynecological care, birth control management, and post-natal follow up

Observed and assisted in multiple OBGYN surgeries, colposcopies, deliveries, Non-stress tests, and assisted in IUD and Nexplanon insertions

Behavioral Health March 2016

Siouxland Mental Health Clinic: Sioux City, IA

Preceptor: Charles Tilley, MPAS

Performed psychiatric interviews, assessed for psychiatric admission, rounded on inpatients, medical management, ADHD management, and management of inmates with mental health conditions

EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Swedish American Hospital – Radiology: Rockford, IL May 2014 – January 2015

Positions: Patient Service Representative

Clinical and clerical duties, phone triage

Input patient medical information, records and test results, and used PACS system

Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital – ER: Charleston, IL May 2013 – March 2014

Positions: ER Volunteer

Organized and stocked all rooms, cleaned rooms and equipment

Assisted with transportation of patients

FHN and Carle Clinic: Freeport, IL and Charleston, IL February 2012 – September 2013

Postion: Job Shadowing

Observed Robert Fox, PA-C in Orthopedic clinic and OR setting

Observed Aja Listilla, MD in Family Medicine clinic setting

CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Exp. October 2017

American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Providers Exp. January 2018

Smiles for Life – Carries Assessment & Fluoride Varnish Certification May 4, 2016

NCCPA – PANCE Exp. Sit-date May 23, 2017

State licensure anticipated

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants – Student Member January 2015 – Present

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