Education

Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI

Master of Physician Assistant Studies December 2016

Honors/Awards: Primary Care Scholarship Recipient

Certifications: Certified Physician Assistant (2016)

Olivet College Olivet, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Biology December 2012

GPA: 3.86/4.00, Magna Cum Laude

Honors/Awards: Valedictorian Scholarship Recipient, Seven terms Dean’s List (GPA higher than 3.5)

Professional Experience

Virtual Urgent Care- Corewell Health

Certified Physician Assistant November 2019-Present

Provide virtual care to the Michigan community including adult and pediatric patients

Obtain history and perform virtual examinations, and formulate assessment and plans

Manage various acute conditions ranging from rashes, acne, acute upper respiratory conditions, urinary tract infections, dental infections.

Diagnose and treat COVID-19 illness

Reed City Family Practice- Corewell Health Reed City, MI

Certified Physician Assistant March 2017- November 2019

Provide care to a rural community with a diverse population including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

Obtain history and physicals, and formulated assessment and plans

Perform pelvic exams, PAP smears, prostate exams, newborn and well-child checks. cryotherapy, intraarticular injections, shave and punch biopsies, incision and drainage, and simple excisions of epidural cysts, dermatofibromas, and dysplastic nevi

Manage various chronic illnesses including hypertension, COPD, and diabetes

Illinois Dermatology Institute - Lakeview Dermatology Chicago, IL

Medical Assistant November 2013 – July 2014

Assist the Dermatologist during excision surgeries by numbing patients, cutting sutures, and reviewing wound care

Prepare patients for biopsies and surgeries through intramuscular injections of lidocaine epinephrine, and review of consent forms

Provide psoriasis and eczema patients treatments with the Xtrac laser, and ultraviolet phototherapy treatment machine

Clinical Rotations

Lakeview Dermatology, Dr. Steven Mandrea Chicago, IL Dermatology November 7th, 2016 – December 2nd, 2016

Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan to the physician at a high volume dermatology clinic

Performed multiple procedures including skin biopsies, curettage with electrodessication, mole removal, cryotherapy, and simple skin excisions, and observed Mohs micrographic surgery

Beaumont Hospital, Marc Wasser PA-C Royal Oak, MI Emergency Medicine October 11th, 2016 – November 4th, 2016

Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan to the PA in a high volume urban emergency department

Many opportunities to perform procedures including dental blocks, digital blocks, suturing, tonometry, and also interpret radiologic tests

Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Merle Koops PA-C, Nick Klynstra PA-C Grand Rapids, MI Internal Medicine August 15th, 2016 – October 7th, 2016

Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan to the PA and attending physician

Performed admissions, consults, and discharges and interpreted radiologic tests

Forestview Hospital, Dr. Van Haren Grand Rapids, MI Psychiatry July 5th, 2016 – July 28th, 2016

Assisted with admission H&P, assessment, plan and initiation of psychotropic medications as well as daily group therapy sessions

Performed daily rounds at the inpatient facility and assisted in follow-up visits at the outpatient facility

Spectrum Health Tustin Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Dennis Tustin, MI Rural/Underserved Family Practice May 31st, 2016 – June 23rd, 2016

Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan to the physician

Provided care to a rural community with a diverse population including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

Reed City Family Practice, Dr. Mark Zook, Laura Kuipers PA-C, John Iehl PA-C Reed City, MI Family Medicine April 4th, 2016 – May 26th, 2016

Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan to the attending at the outpatient clinic

Provided care to a unique population including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Assisted with follow-up visits managing chronic illnesses including diabetes and hypertension

Performed pelvic exams, PAP smears, prostate exams, rectal exams, well-child checks, cryotherapy, and administered injections

West Shore Medical Center, Dr. Marian Fuller, Dr. Stephanie Fitzgerald Manistee, MI

Obstetrics and Gynecology February 29th, 2016 – March 24th, 2016

Assisted with OB visits, pre-op and post-op visits, pelvic exams, PAP smears, bladder instillations, colposcopies, LEEP procedures, and viewing samples under the microscope

Assisted with various surgeries including Cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, hysterectomies, diagnostic laparoscopies, tubal ligations, endometrial ablations, cystocele and rectocele repairs

West Shore Medical Center, Dr. Klaus Kutschke Manistee, MI General Surgery February 1st, 2016 – February 25th, 2016

Participated in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of patients

Had the opportunity to be first assist in many surgical procedures in the OR and in the office setting including: hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colectomy, soft tissue mass removal, mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy, powerport placement, cardiac pacemaker placement, and simple excisions of epidermal inclusion cysts

Port City Pediatrics, Dr. Michael Galvin Muskegon, MI

Pediatrics January 4th, 2016 – January 28th, 2016

Provided care for newborns through adolescent years. Presented history, physical exam, assessment and plan for sick visits and well-child checks to the physician

Assisted in initial newborn exam and daily rounds following delivery

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