Profile
Knowledgeable, bilingual, surgically trained, physician assistant able to collect and document vitals, complete physical examinations and diagnose chronic and acute conditions. Detail-oriented and systematic team player with a strong dedication to patient care and well-being. Seeking a challenging role with a growing team.
Experience
Physician Assistant, Banner Health MD Anderson Cancer Center (Head and Neck Surgical Oncology): Gilbert, Arizona 04/2020-07/2020
•Managed and coordinated clinical patient care within scope of practice and alongside surgical physician for complex reconstructive cancer patients
•Rounded and managed complex inpatient care for post operative free-flap reconstructive surgical patients
•Assisted as surgical first assist in various surgical oncology cases including split-thickness skin graft harvesting, donor site wound closure, microvascular reanastomosis, and complex wound closure
•Worked within team infused environment of surgical, chemo, radiologic, psychooncologic, internal medicine, and nurse navigation cancer care.
Certified Surgical Technologist, Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Saint George, Utah — 05/2013 to 08/2017
•Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies for various surgical procedures. During surgical procedures operated and utilized all surgical instrumentation and diagnostic equipment
•Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
•Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
•Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
•Maintained and managed sterility of the surgical field and suite.
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA- Masters of Science; Physician Assistant- 2019
Dixie State University, Saint George, UT- Bachelor of Science; Music. Minor; Chemistry and Spanish- 2016
Dixie state University, Saint George, UT- Certificate of completion; Surgical Technology- 2013
Dixie State University, Saint George, UT- Associate of Science; General Studies- 2012
References
Thomas Shellenberger: MD, Surgical Oncology
Banner Health MD Anderson Cancer Center
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
Kienholz, Jacqueline: PA-C, Surgical Oncology
Banner Heath MD Anderson Cancer Center
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
Tomeh, Chafeek: MD, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Banner Health MD Anderson Cancer Center
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
Gwin Thomas: RN, Head and Neck Clinical Navigator
Banner Health MD Anderson Cancer Center
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
Leeflang, Johan: PA-C, General Surgery
Utah Surgical- Intermountain Health Care
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
Peck, Wendy: PA-C, Urgent Care
Tower Health
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
ade0qn@r.postjobfree.com
3351 E Oakland Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295
COLBY HORTON