Madison K. Lewis, PA-S

**** ***** ****** **** ***. 437, Little Rock, AR 72211

501-***-**** / add8de@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Personable, qualified, detail-oriented and compassionate candidate currently pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant who works in a team-based work environment to provide patient-oriented care. Possesses the ability to identify serious conditions that require referrals to a specialist and/or a higher level of care when necessary.

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS), Little Rock, AR

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

Anticipated Graduation August 21, 2020

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

B.S. in Kinesiology

Graduated on May 12, 2018

MASTER’S PROJECT May 2019-May 2020

UAMS, Little Rock, AR

The comparison of clinical outcomes of patellar tendon autograft versus hamstring autograft in post-operative ACL tears: Investigated the superiority of the clinical outcomes of risk of revision, laxity, pain, and occurrence of osteoarthrosis in patients who received ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft compared to patellar tendon autograft.

WORK EXPERIENCE

LAB SUPPORT TECHNICIAN April 2017-August 2017

Mercy Hospital, Rogers, AR

Responsibilities:

Collected, processed, and prepared shipments of medical laboratory specimens.

Responsible for proper documentation of incoming lab specimen.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN May 2016-March 2017

Baptist Health Hospital, North Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities:

Worked closely with other healthcare providers to provide direct patient care including bathing, feeding, and other activities of daily living.

Observed, recorded, and reported information to the registered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse regarding the patient’s health status.

CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE

Proficient skills:

Venipuncture, initiating IV fluids, suturing, placement of NG Tubes, interpretation of EKGs, interpretation of NST and contraction stress test, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of culture, ABG’s, Papanicolaou cytology smears wound care, stapling Dermabond, prescription writing and administration, I&D, marsupialization of Bartholin cyst, IUD placement, ECT, casting and splinting & IUD placement, and joint injections.

Experience in:

Examination of eye using fluorescein staining, removal of foreign bodies, ACLS procedure, insertion and removal of central venous line, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, insertion and removal of chest tubes, endoscopy, colonoscopy, endotracheal intubation, sepsis management, first assist prepping and surgical techniques and set up.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE June 24, 2019-July 24, 2019

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Responsibilities included performing clinical evaluations, formulating differential diagnoses, history taking, performing physical exams, formulating diagnoses, and designing prevention and management plans for the patients that presented to the Emergency room. Experience in placement and removal of sutures, placement and removal of staples, placement and removal of steri-strips, placement of Dermabond, obtaining and interpreting ECG’s, venipuncture, and IM injections.

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE July 29,2019-August 28,2019

Conway Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic

Responsibilities included acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, participated in an outpatient clinical setting, surgical outpatient setting, surgical inpatient setting, consultation in an outpatient setting, and operating room setting. Experience in first assisting various orthopedic surgical procedures. Examples of surgical procedures include BKA, ORIF of the ankle, arthrodesis and tendon repair, bunionectomy, correction of hammertoes, total arthroplasty of the knee, triple arthrodesis, carpel tunnel release, and trigger finger release. Experience in being able to recognize clinical presentations of common orthopedic conditions, order and interpret diagnostic test, and perform specific orthopedic procedures such as joint injections, casting, splinting, placement and removal of sutures, and placement and removal of staples.

OBGYN/WOMEN’S HEALTH September 2, 2019-October 2, 2019

Affinity Healthcare for Women

Responsibilities included eliciting gynecological and obstetric histories and preforming physical examinations on patients. Experience in first assisting various gynecological and obstetric surgical procedures. Examples of surgical procedures include complete and partial hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and Caesarean section. Experience in ordering and interpreting diagnostic labs, formulating management plans and diagnoses, placing and removing staples and suture material. Provided education in contraceptive counseling and management. Also gained experience in pre-natal and post-natal care, menstrual abnormalities, menopause, and sexually transmitted diseases.

FAMILY PRATICE October 7, 2019-November 6, 2019

Bray Family Medicine

Responsibilities included participating in history taking, performing physical exams, developing differential diagnoses, formulating diagnoses, designing prevention and management plans for the patient, and providing medical documentation in a primary care setting.

PEDIATRICS November 11,2019-December 11,2019

UAMS Regional Program West

Responsibilities included clinical experience in an outpatient pediatric setting participating in well child and sick office visits from neonates to adolescents. Experience in recognizing clinical presentation of common pediatric illnesses, developed a differential diagnosis, formulated a diagnosis, ordered and interpreted diagnostic test, and assisting in formulating a plan for patients. Experience in writing prescriptions, medication dosing for the pediatric population, provided education on nutritional assessment related to growth and height development, relayed information to the parent or guardian of the child who presented, and documented medical conditions.

INTERNAL MEDICINE OUTPATIENT January 2,2020-January 29,2020

Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic

Responsibilities included participating in history taking, performing physical exams, developing differential diagnoses, formulating diagnoses, designing prevention and management plans for the patient, and providing medical documentation in an outpatient clinic setting.

BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE February 3,2020-March 4,2020

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Responsibilities included participating in psychiatric interviews, participated in both individual and group counseling sessions, documented medical conditions, formulated psychiatric diagnoses, designed prevention, management, and treatment plans for the patient, and gained experience in recognizing serious and acute psychiatric medical conditions through clinical presentations and interviews.

ELECTIVE 1: ONLINE March 23,2020-April 10, 2020

Online due to COVID-19

Elective 1 consisted of online coursework. Coursework included Family Practice and Internal Medicine ROSH review exams to assess the student’s clinical knowledge. CME activities were performed based on the lowest scored sections from those ROSH exams. Other coursework included online medical simulation cases which involved evaluating, diagnosing, and managing online simulated patients in an outpatient setting. During this elective Medication Assisted Treatment training was also completed.

ELECTIVE 2: ONLINE April 13, 2020-May 1, 2020

Online due to COVID-19

Elective 2 consisted of online coursework. Coursework included Emergency Medicine, Pulmonology, Cardiac, and Genitourinary ROSH review exams to assess the student’s clinical knowledge. Online medical simulation cases were completed which involved evaluating, diagnosing, and managing online simulated patients in various outpatient and inpatient settings. Online lectures via blackboard collaborate were conducted on various topics.

URGENT CARE June 1,2020-June 25,2020

Karas Health Care

Responsibilities will include focusing on all aspects of urgent care/family medicine in an outpatient setting. Will participate in history taking, performing physical exams, developing differential diagnoses, formulating diagnoses, designing prevention and management plans for the patient, and providing medical documentation in an urgent care setting.

DERMATOLOGY PENDING DATE

Pending Location due to COVID-19

Responsibilities will include evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a variety of skin conditions in an outpatient setting. Will participate in complete history taking and physical exams, assist in consultations, design management plans, assist in necessary procedures depending on the skin manifestation, order and interpret diagnostic test, and complete medical documentation.

PLASTIC SURGERY PENDING DATE

Pending Location due to COVID-19

Responsibilities will include performing clinical evaluations, diagnosing and surgically managing patients in a plastic surgery setting. Will participate in pre-operative and post-operative patient care, evaluate outpatient surgical candidates, and evaluate inpatient surgical candidates. Will gain experience in surgical techniques and cases, document medical conditions, interrupt diagnostic test, and develop an overall understanding for an operating rooms protocol.

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support May 2019-2021

Basic Life Support April 2019-2021

Certification for Medications for Addiction Treatment March 2020- 2023

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant 2020 (Pending)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants August 2018-Present

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated November 2017-Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

12TH STREET CLINIC May 2018-Present

Empowerment Development Center Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities:

Provided free healthcare services such as consultations, screenings of chronic health conditions, preventative health care, and healthy living counseling to patients in underserved communities in an inter-professional environment with other students from the college of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and graduate school under the supervision of Medical, Nursing, and Pharmaceutical Board Certificated Providers.

EMPOWERMENT CENTER January 2019-March 2019

Empowerment Development Center Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities:

Facilitated group discussions with at risk women undergoing recovery for various addictions including drug and alcohol abuse, sex and interpersonal relationship abuse, and childhood tribulations.

SENIOR SERVICE-LEARNING September 2018-November 2018

Presbyterian village, Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities:

Met once a week with one senior to engage in discussions about life experiences, memories, and interests, as well as spent quality time with one another.

ARCHILD May 2018-August 2018

Archild, Inc., Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities:

Met with children ranging from newborn to 5 years once a week to read and provide educational assistance along with their current faculty.

LIFE STYLES, INC. January 2018-May 2018

Life Styles, Inc., Fayetteville, AR

Responsibilities:

Worked with individuals with disabilities who were learning how to live independently and achieve their full potential in an independent environment.

Assisted with group actives, and math courses.

DREAMS MENTOR November 2015-August 2017

Boys and Girls Club, Fayetteville, AR

Responsibilities:

This is a program for high school students that provides tutoring, mentoring, and guidance in pursuing a college career.

PERSONAL STRENGTHS TECHNICAL SKILLS

Patient Focused Electronic Medical Records:

Strong Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills - CPRS, EPIC, Centricity, Athena

Proficient Problem-Solving Skills Data Entry, Microsoft Office,

Ambitious Adobe Workshop

Open Minded

Resilient Work Ethic

Efficient Organization and Managerial Skills

Contact this candidate