Ericka Culp, PA-C

*** *** ****** *** ********, PA 15618 724-***-**** adanxf@r.postjobfree.com

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Sullivan University. Seeking to apply my clinical experience and education in a full-time employment position by providing excellent patient orientated care.

Education:

Sullivan University Louisville, KY August 2019; Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA June 2016; Baccalaureate of Science in Biology Pre-Medicine

Licensures and Certifications:

•Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified, American Heart Association. 2017-2019

•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified, American Heart Association. 2017-2019

•OSHA Universal Precautions Bloodbourne Pathogens Certificate of Completion. July 2017, July 2018

•HIPPA Certificate of Completion. July 2017, July 2018

Clinical Experience:

Family Medicine Nolan Family Practice Louisville, KY 06/2018-08/2018

Evaluated patients overall health with history and physicals, as well as performing annual screening tests, such as prostate exams and hemoccult tests.

Demonstrated respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients that supersedes self-interest.

Patients: 182 Hours: 194 Dr. Robert Nolan

Pediatrics All Children’s Pediatrics Louisville, KY 08/2018-09/2018

Evaluated patient’s medical history and performed physical exams appropriate to the age.

Performed simple dermatologic procedures.

Ensured patients were up to date on screening tests and vaccines.

Patients: 236 Hours: 216 Dr. Wampler

Family Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates Dutchman's Louisville, KY 09/2018-11/2018

Demonstrated an investigatory and analytical thinking approach to clinical situations.

Used information technology to manage information and access on-line medical information.

Became confident in my physical exam skills.

Patients: 170 Hours: 201 Dr. Stephen Dreisbach

Behavioral Heath Our Lady of Peace Louisville, KY 11/2018-12/2018

Evaluated adult patients in an inpatient setting that included daily meetings, medication adjustments, and tailoring treatment plans for each individual.

Educated patients on their diagnosis and importance of treatment compliance.

Patients: 240 Hours: 210 Dr. Michael Harris

Internal Medicine Baptist Floyd Hospitalist Group Jeffersonville, IN 1/2019-2/2019

Evaluated patients by taking a thorough history, performing a physical exam, and documenting my findings.

Documented daily progress notes on patients that I followed throughout their hospital stay.

Strengthened my understanding of disease pathophysiology.

Patients: 227 Hours: 256 Dr. Suresh Lohano

General Surgery St Mary’s and Elizabeth: KOH Louisville Surgical Associates Louisville, KY 02/2019-03/2019

Evaluated patient’s medical history and performed physical exams.

Acted as a first assist to surgeon by performing suturing, assisting with laparoscopic procedures, performing I&Ds, and aiding the surgeon.

Evaluated patients pre-operatively and post-operatively.

Patients: 191 Hours: 252 Dr. Joseph Blandford

Emergency Medicine Clark Memorial ED Jeffersonville, IN 03/2019-04/2019

Performed IVs, laceration repairs, CPR, I&Ds, and splinting.

Interacted with consulting physicians from different specialties regarding patients.

Evaluated patient’s medical history, performed focused physical exam, and ordered appropriate tests to establish a diagnosis.

Interpreted EKGs and imaging.

Patients: 216 Hours: 209 Dr. Jessica Dennison

Women’s Health Clark Memorial Woman Care Jeffersonville, IN 05/2019-06/2019

Aided in multiple vaginal births and cesarean sections, as well as delivering the placenta, cord cutting, and suturing.

Performed routine obstetrics appointments by measuring fundal height and using a handheld doppler to measure fetal heart tones.

Became confident in my gynecologic exam skills by performing numerous pelvic exams, pap smears, bimanual exams, and breast exams.

Patients: 181 Hours: 217 Dr. Ronald Wright

Family Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates Dutchman’s Louisville, KY 06/2019-08/2019-08/2019

Became entirely confident seeing patients independently, completing a physical exam, and documenting my findings.

I report my findings, thoughts, and diagnoses to my preceptor and we discuss plans for the patients.

Dr. Stephen Dreisbach

Patients: 156 Hours: 195 Dr. Stephen Dreisbach

Experiential Education:

Indiana Urgent Care Indiana, PA 10/2016-2/2017

Urgent Care:

•Learned how to respond and provide fast accurate care in an Urgent Care dealing with acute problems including broken bones, lacerations, influenza, varicella zoster, and herpes zoster.

•Interpreted diagnostic radiographs and correlated laboratory values along with patient signs/symptoms and physical examination to ensure appropriate treatment.

•Prioritized patients based on presenting complaints and associated trauma in addition to selecting the appropriate diagnostic study.

Digestive Health Center of Indiana Dr. Shirish Amin Indiana, PA 06/2015-08/2015

Gastroenterology Medicine:

•Experienced a rapid paced outpatient office setting.

•Obtained patient history.

•Followed the patient’s disease progression.

NovaCare Rehabilitation Saltsburg, PA 05/2016-05/2017

Physical Therapy:

Documented patient care progress by charting in patient and department records.

Contributed to physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.

Performed therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities.

Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Professional Affiliations:

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA): 2017-Present

Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA): 2017-Present

Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE): Professional fraternity specializing in the field of chemistry: 2014-2016

Volunteer Work:

Church Council

Served as church council secretary and active council member for 6 years

Organized fundraisers for community

Coordinated 125th anniversary event

Food Bank 2014-2016

•Packaged and distributed donated food items

Skills:

EPIC EMR Software

References:

Dr. Kyle Dreisbach Family Medicine Preceptor Office: 502-***-**** Cell: 502-***-****

Professor Kara Mudd Professor and Mentor Email: adanxf@r.postjobfree.com Office: 502-***-****

Dr. Jeffery Wampler Pediatric Preceptor Office: 502-***-****

Dr. Joseph Blandford Surgery Preceptor Office: 502-***-****

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