Physician Assistant - Certified

MEGAN DILLOW, PA-C

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EDUCATION

University of Missouri – Kansas City

Master of Medical Science – Physician Assistant May 2020 University of Missouri – Columbia

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Minor in Spanish

• Multicultural Certificate

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

May 2017

Innovations in Healthcare

COVID-19 Virtual Rotation

Galardi-Rosenblum Plastic Surgery

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Elective Rotation – Plastic Surgery

Truman Medical Center Lakewood

Women’s Health Rotation

Truman Medical Center Lakewood

April-May 2020

Virginia Beach, VA

Chesapeake, VA

March 2020

Lee’s Summit, MO

February 2020

Lee’s Summit, MO

Fairmount Family Medical Care Independence, MO

Behavioral Health Rotation January 2020

Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City, MO Emergency Medicine Rotation

December 2019

Family Medical Care Associates Blue Springs, MO

Family Medicine Rotation

November 2019

Saint Luke’s Hospital Overland Park, KS

Internal Medicine – Cardiology Rotation October 2019 Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, MO

Internal Medicine Rotation

September 2019

Complete Family Medicine Kirksville, MO

Complete Family Medicine – Urgent Care Macon, MO

Family Medicine Rotation August 2019

Children’s Mercy Hospital – Operation Breakthrough Kansas City, MO Children’s Mercy Hospital – Urgent Care Blue Valley Overland Park, KS Pediatrics Rotation July 2019

Truman Medical Center Lakewood Lee’s Summit, MO

General Surgery Rotation June 2019

Truman Medical Center Lakewood – Long Term Care Facility Geriatrics Rotation

Lee’s Summit, MO

May 2019

SKILLS GAINED

• Gathered comprehensive medical histories, conducted complete physical exams, ordered and interpreted various diagnostic studies, and participated in clinical decision making

• Managed medical and pharmacological care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, provided age appropriate education using motivational interviewing for diverse patient populations

• Documented patient encounters using several Electronic Medical Record systems including Cerner, Epic, Allscripts, and MediTech

• Outpatient procedures: blood draw, IV insertion, IM injection, laceration debridement, irrigation, and repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, skin lesion removal/biopsy, cerumen impaction removal

• Surgical skills: aseptic techniques in the OR, skin suturing, general surgery and plastic surgery assistance with a myriad of surgical procedures

CAPSTONE PROJECT

Patient Education Intervention: Skin Cancer Awareness Spring 2020 NATIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

NCCPA Certification June 2020 - Present

Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Waiver May 2020 - Present Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) April 2019 - Present Basic Life Support (BLS) September 2015 - Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

UMKC School of Medicine Allied Health Graduate Scholarship May 2019

• Awarded based on graduate program academic achievement, leadership, and character Sojourner Health Clinic PA Student Top Volunteer Award April 2019

• Nominated by Sojourner Executive Board for contributions during time volunteering with free clinic in downtown KC, MO providing medical service to primarily homeless population St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship June 2018

• Awarded merit-based scholarship based on graduate program achievements reflecting commitment to service, leadership, intellectual curiosity, and personal excellence University of Missouri Health System “EMT of the Month” February 2016

• Nominated by EMS colleagues following critical 911 call involving a cardiac arrest patient encounter demonstrating a great deal of skill and composure under pressure PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Missouri Health System - Ambulance Services Boone County, MO Emergency Medical Technician – Basic October 2015 – December 2017

• Worked collaboratively with emergency services personnel in responding to 911-dispatched calls to provide pre-hospital care

• Provided skillful medical care and equipment operation to revive and treat patients suffering from a variety of conditions including; traumatic injury, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, stroke, seizure, drug overdose, acute psychosis, and other serious situations University of Missouri Health System - Emergency Department Columbia, MO Patient Care Technician June 2015 – December 2017

• Honed Emergency Department operations experience in equipment operation and maintenance, sanitization, patient transportation, triage, and direct patient care as directed by ED providers

• Set up for procedures, stocked supplies throughout the department, and assisted with monitoring glucose levels, taking vitals, drawing blood, recording EKGs, and performing chest compressions during cardiac arrests and traumas

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants August 2019 - Present American Academy of Physician Assistants March 2019 – Present Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants June 2017 – Present COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Sojourner Health Clinic Kansas City, MO

Clinic Volunteer July 2018 – Present

Project FIT, Mount Carmel Baptist Church Kansas City, KS Leader - Type 2 Diabetes Prevention August 2018 – December 2018

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