Curriculum Vitae

Brandon “Drew”Anders

Personal Data:

Home Address: **** ** ***** ** ******, Fl 34997

Phone: 423-***-**** (Preferred method of contact)

Email: ad0v32@r.postjobfree.com

Birthdate: June 12, 1986

Birthplace: Johnson City, TN

Personal Statement:

As a Physician Assistant, I am motivated to work in a professional environment that challenges me to use my skills and critical thinking knowledge to bring a better quality of life to patients’ lives. I plan not only to use my physical skill and knowledge but social acuity and caring personality to help create a more cohesive and stronger team environment among my colleagues and employers. I am open and willing to relocate to an area to further expand my career knowledge and skills.

Education:

-Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant Program. May 2013 to August 8, 2015 . Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

-East Tennessee State University College of Nursing. May 2008 thru May 2010. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

-Milligan College. August 2004 thru May 2008. Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Certifications And Licenses:

-Physician Assistant- Certified. (Certified 8/27-2015) by NCCPA (up to date/current)

-Registered Nurse. Retired

-ACLS and BLS (Up to date/Current)

-TN Physician’s Assistant License (#PA0000002897)

-Florida Physician Assistant License (PA9109532)

-SC Physician Assistant License (PA2798)

-DEA# MA3754149 (up to date/current)

Medically Relevant Work Experience:

PA-C Experience:

-Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates. Johnson City,TN (January 1, 2016 - Sept 2017)

-Orthopaedic Center of Palm Beach County (Sept 2017 - Feb,2018)

-Fort Pierce Orthopaedics. Lawnwood Regional Medical Center (Feb 2018- Oct 2022)

-Paley Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (Jan 16,2023 –Current)

PA School Rotations:

- CVT Surgery. Johnson City Medical Center. Johnson City, TN (July 2015)

- Psychiatric Medicine. Woodridge Hospital. Johnson City, TN (June 2015)

- Trauma Surgery. Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Ft Peirce, Florida. May 2015

- Emergency Medicine. Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Ft Peirce, Florida. April 2015

- General Surgery. Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bristol, TN. March 2015

- Orthopaedic Surgery. Watauga Orthopaedics. Johnson City, TN. Febuary 2015

- OB/GYN. Texas Women’s Hospital. Houston, TX. January 2015

- Pediatrics. Texas Children’s Hospital. Houston, TX. November 2014

- Critical Care Medicine. Johnson City Medical Center. Johnson City, TN. October 2014

- Internal Medicine. Johnson City Internal Medicine. Johnson City, TN. September 2014

- Family Medicine. Genesis Family Healthcare. Johnson City, TN. July thru August 2014

Nursing Experience:

-Pulmonary/Renal/Oncology ICU and Ortho/Neuro/Trauma ICU. Registered Nurse. Johnson City Medical Center. May 2010-May2013

-Nursing Intern I-IV. Johnson City Medical Center. 2008-2010.

Special Skills/Procedural Skills:

-Surgical First assist in a variety of Orthopaedic Surgeries. (Trauma, Joint replacement, Arthroscopic, General fracture Care, Sports medicine, Upper Extremity, Spine, and General orthopaedic surgical management.

-Closed Reduction of Hips, Shoulders, Elbows, Phalanx, and Ankles.

-Post-Op Wound Closure (Including Deep, Subcutaneous, and Subcuticular suturing)

-Preparation of ACL graft (Autograft and Allograft with augmentation)

-Arthrocentesis / Joint injections / aspirations as well as Trigger point and Tendon Sheath injections.

-Various types of Sling and Casting applications for Traumatic injuries and Post-operative immobilization.

-Incision and Drainage of an Abcess -Lesion excision -Placement of Surgical drains.

- Administration of IV Medication -Administration of local anesthesia

-Bladder (Foley) catheterization / insertion -Digital nerve block -Hematoma Block

-EKG interpretation -IV starts -Some Experience with Central Venous Line Placement

-Some Experience with Endotracheal Intubation.

-Suturing / suture removal -Post Pyloric Feeding tube Placement .

-Management and Evaluation of inpatient and outpatient needs.

References:

-Jason Brashear MD. Orthopaedic Surgery 765-***-****

-Gary Curcio MD, Director of Trauma Services 781-***-****

-Christopher Maguire MD, Emergency Medicine 813-***-****

-Ralph Daniel Snider MD, Critical Care Medicine. 423-***-****

-Melissa Palazzo MD, Critical Care Medicine. 423-***-****

-Hillary Tipton PA-C, Trauma Surgery 865-***-****

-Denise Staab PA-C, Critical Care Medicine 217-***-****

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