Dean Harper

Fortson, GA *****

adbtw1@r.postjobfree.com

478-***-****

Work Experience

Full Time PA in Shoulder Specialty

St. Francis Orthopedic Institute - Columbus, GA

September 2016 to Present

• First assistant in the following: diverse shoulder arthroscopic cases, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, ORIF proximal humerus, ORIF periprosthetic fracture, open glenoid repair, coracoid process transfer for glenoid deficiency, total shoulder arthroplasty revision, pectoralis transfer with achilles tendon allograft, open posterior capsulorrhaphy with reconstruction, open anterior capsulorrhaphy with reconstruction, distal biceps repair, olecranon bursectomy, ORIF olecranon, osteochondroma excision, AC joint reconstruction

• Clinic experience: subacromial injections, managing and treating complex shoulder disease processes

• Inpatient autonomy in rounding and inpatient consults Full Time PA in Sports Medicine Practice

Optim Orthopedics - Douglas, GA

August 2014 to September 2016

• First assistant in the following: shoulder arthroscopy, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, ORIF proximal humerus, ORIF clavicle, elbow arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, ORIF distal radius, hip arthroscopy, total hip arthroplasty, intramedullary nail femur, knee arthroscopy, total knee arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction, tibial tubercle transfer, ORIF patella, ORIF tibia/fibula

• Clinic experience: knee injections/aspirations, subacromial injections, glenohumeral injections, ultrasound-guided hip injections, greater trochanteric bursal injections, casting, splinting

• Inpatient autonomy in rounding and ER consults

Clinical Experience/Practicum

Clinical Student

SouthCoast Pediatrics - Savannah, GA

February 2014 to March 2014

• Performed 187 hours; outpatient experience

• Well child visits consisted of developmental milestones, immunizations, growth charts; episodic visits included: otitis media/externa, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, strep pharyngitis, candidiasis, viral exanthems, asthma, failure to thrive, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medicine checks Clinical Student, Orthopedic Surgery

Optim Orthopedics - Douglas, GA

February 2014 to February 2014

• Performed 43 hours; inpatient and outpatient experience

• First assistant in the following: ACL repair, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, biceps tenodesis, subacromial decompression, distal clavicle resection, ORIF clavicle fracture

• Clinic experience: assisted casting, knee injections, shoulder injections, US-guided hip injection Clinical Student, Orthopedic Surgery

Liberty Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Hinesville, GA January 2014 to January 2014

• Performed 185 hours; inpatient and outpatient experience

• First assistant in the following: total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, ACL repair, medial meniscus repair, ORIF distal radius fracture, ORIF olecranon fracture, ORIF proximal humerus fracture, ORIF bimaleolar fracture, CRIF metatarsal fracture, distal phalanx amputation, OCD knee chondroplasty, ankle arthroscopy

• Clinic experience: performed knee injections; assisted wrist injections, trigger point injections

• Experience with suturing techniques including: subcutaneous, vertical mattress, figure eight

• Experience interpreting x-ray and MRI studies

Clinical Student, General Surgery

Sawyer Surgery Clinic - Enterprise, AL

November 2013 to December 2013

• Performed 186 hours; inpatient and outpatient experience

• First assistant in the following: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, herniorrhaphy, colonic resection, pelvic abscess drainage, sebaceous cyst excision, groshong catheter placement, smart port, partial mastectomy

• Clinic experience: excision and biopsy of benign and malignant skin lesions, breast cancer management, preoperative and postoperative care, and wound management

• Assisted with colonoscopies, endoscopies, and vasectomies

• Experience with numerous suturing techniques including: subcutaneous, vertical mattress, simple interrupted

Clinical Student, Emergency Medicine

Coastal Carolina Hospital - Hardeeville, SC

October 2013 to October 2013

• Performed 200 hours; outpatient experience

• Emergent cases included: chest pain, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, pneumonia, respiratory failure, myasthenia crisis, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleed, infectious diarrhea, dehydration, urinary tract infections, vaginal bleeding, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, musculoskeletal trauma/fractures, traumatic injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, laceration, dog bites, cerebrovascular accidents, syncope, and seizures

• Additional experience gained with endotracheal intubation, femoral central line, CPR, rapid stroke evaluation, splinting/casting, electrocardiogram interpretation Clinical Student, Women's Health

Urgent One - Savannah, GA

August 2013 to September 2013

• Performed 200 hours; outpatient experience

• Urgent cases included the following: lacerations, chest pain, orthopedic injuries, abdominal pain/ gastrointestinal bleed, dyspnea, syncope, eye injuries, and pelvic pain

• Autonomy given in treatment and management

• Performed numerous procedures including pap smears, suturing, incision/drainage, nail removal, and fluorescein stain

• Gained experience in reading x-rays, suturing, and administering breathing treatments Clinical Student, Behavioral Medicine

Winn Army Community Hospital - Fort Stewart, GA

July 2013 to August 2013

• Performed 172 hours; inpatient and outpatient experience

• Experience focused in army psychiatry including: post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, mood disorders and personality disorders

• Psychotropic medicine exposure: gained knowledge of drug classes, dosage regimens and adjustments, understanding side effect profiles

Clinical Student, Primary Care

East Georgia Healthcare Center - Swainsboro, GA

May 2013 to June 2013

• Performed 216 hours; outpatient experience

• Primary Care cases included: hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, celiac disease, upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, acute otitis media, sebaceous cysts, varicella, urinary tract infection, and sexually transmitted diseases

• Performed EMR documentation using the Eclinical database

• Performed numerous procedures including pap smears, suture removal, joint injection, incision/ drainage, wound dressing

Clinical Student, Internal Medicine

Memorial University Medical Center - Savannah, GA

April 2013 to May 2013

• Performed 227 hours; inpatient experience

• Admitted patients to hospital with emergent diseases/disorders including: Hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, atypical chest pain, non-anginal chest pain, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, anion-gap metabolic acidosis, gastrointestinal bleed, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, fungal sinusitis

• Gained experience interpreting lab work, x-rays, and other imaging modalities Leadership/Research/Honors

South University Physician Assistant Program Ambassador Georgia College and State University

2012 to 2013

GCSU) Research/Honors:

Cum Laude Graduate (May 2010)

Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2010)

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in Physician Assistant Studies

College of Health Professions - Savannah, GA

March 2014

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in Chemistry

Georgia College and State University - Milledgeville, GA May 2010

Skills

• Proficient in history and physical exam technique, special tests, patient communication/education, corticosteroid injections, sterile technique, first assist, and oral presentation

• Knowledgeable in documentation of history and physicals, appropriate documentation, and written prescriptions

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