MATTHEW C DALE, PA-C

*** ***** ******* **, *** **07, Clarksville, Tn, 37040 ● 803-***-**** ● ade77u@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dale-92756a1ab/

Seeking a position as a Physician Assistant

Highly skilled and adaptive U.S. Army leader with world-class training and over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field. Possesses comprehensive clinical experience in trauma treatment, emergency triage, wound care, diagnostics, and patient assessments. Proven success in diagnoses and differentials, managing multiple patients, collaborative and creative problem solving. Reputation for exceptional patient care, customer service, compassion, interpersonal, and communication skills. Over 6 years of supervisory experience, managing up to 10-15 direct staff in a medical clinic and serving many patients of different acuities. Skilled in training personnel and building/motivating teams under challenging and high stress circumstances.

Core values include:

Practicing evidence-based medicine

Team-based philosophy

Honesty & integrity

Strong work ethic

Motivated to grow & learn

Personnel management

Training & instructing

Caring bedside manner

Compassion & dedication to patients

Patient advocacy

Patient satisfaction

EDUCATION

Interservice Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Health Professions

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS GPA 3.8 Jun 2020

Interservice Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Health Professions

Bachelor of Science GPA 3.9 Apr 2019

Wright State University College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies GPA 3.7 Jul 2015

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA): #117****-****-****

Tennessee Licensure 2020 (in-process)

DEA Licensure 2020 (in-process)

DOT Medical Examiner 2020 (in-progress)

Advanced Trauma Life Support 2020 (anticipated)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2019-2021

Basic Life Support (BLS) 2019-2021

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 2019-2021

Security Clearance Level: Secret 2018-2028

Auricular Acupuncture 2019

Nexplanon Insertion and Removal Certified 2019

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Electronic Medical Records (AHLTA, ECCENTRIS, CHCS)

IMPAX Imagery Software

Arthrex Orthopedic Systems

Stryker Endoscopic Camera Systems

Wolf Endoscopic Camera Systems

Dragon Naturally Speaking Software

Microsoft Office tools

CLINICAL ROTATIONS/PRACTICUM

Family Medicine (6 weeks) Jun-Jul 2019; Dec 2019; Apr 2020

Radiology (1 week) May 2019

General Surgery (5 weeks) Jul-Aug 2019

Included general surgery, urology, and gastroenterology

Optometry (2 weeks) Oct 2019

Otolaryngology and Allergy/Immunology (4 weeks) Sep 2019

Included general surgery

Traumatic Brain Injury (1 week) Apr 2019

Internal Medicine (5 weeks) Oct-Nov 2019

Included inpatient and outpatient

Orthopedics (6 weeks) Feb-Mar 2020

Included surgery and physical therapy

Obstetrics and Gynecology (4 weeks) May 2020

Included surgery and labor & delivery

Psychiatry (3 weeks) Aug 2019

Included inpatient and outpatient

Pediatrics (5 weeks) Mar-Apr 2020

Included mother-baby unit

Dermatology (4 weeks) Jan 2020

Anesthesiology Elective (1 week) Nov 2019

Emergency Medicine (2 weeks + 200 hours) Jun 2019-May 2020

EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP

Civilian Career

EMT-B Mar 2016-Nov 2017

Ohio Medical Transport, 2740 West National Rd, Dayton, Ohio

Provided patient transport from injury sites to a higher echelon of care, safely and rapidly, through stressful and dangerous environments. Provided necessary life sustaining treatments to patients during transport

Effectively worked in an environment relying on teamwork, time management, and adaptive thinking to provide high quality patient care

Performed rapid patient assessments, prioritized care needs accordingly, and monitored response to treatment during transports.

Communicated in a professional and timely manner with my partner and receiving facility; including the nature of the call, along with the condition of the patient

Ohio Army National Guard Aug 2012-Present

Physician Assistant Student Nov 2017-Jun 2020

Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Interservice Physician Assistant Program (University of Nebraska Medical Center)

Clinical experience via Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and various satellite clinics

Senior Line Medic Jan 2012-Nov 2017

NCO Combat Medic, 684th ASMC, Columbus, Ohio

Assisted in coordination of medical training in preparation for any domestic or National conflict/disasters

Consistently and effectively maintained communication with the command to resolve medical issues

Effectively established medical readiness standards of operations and medical training for 140+ soldiers

Established, organized, and proficiently ran the unit medical aid station for 140+ soldiers, while directly supervising 10-15 medics at any given time

Senior Line Medic Aug 2012-Jan 2012

NCO Combat Medic, C Co 2/37th BSB, Akron, Ohio

Consistently and effectively maintained communication with the command to resolve medical issues

Effectively established medical readiness standards of operations and medical training for 140+ soldiers

Established, organized, and proficiently ran the unit medical aid station for 140+ soldiers, while directly supervising 10-15 medics at any given time

Assisted in coordination of medical training in preparation for any domestic or national conflict/disasters

United States Army

Combat Medic Jan 2008-Aug 2012

Combat Medic, C Co 2/502 INF, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

Screened patients for the battalion PA at a troop medical clinic to include taking vital signs, eliciting a HPI and performing a physical exam

Provided basic medical care for a platoon of 40 US soldiers

Aided in teaching Combat Life Saving courses to over 800 soldiers in the battalion

Signed for and maintained $100,000 worth of military equipment

Operation Enduring Freedom Jun 2010- May 2011

Int’l Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Kandahar, Afghanistan

Security force for the Regional Support Command South, Afghanistan; provided personal security for high-ranking coalition commanders, Afghan government, and local nationals

Served as senior combat line medic and medically advised 26 soldiers in the platoon on health issues and injuries, and was responsible for maintaining medical readiness within the platoon’s CASEVAC vehicle

Utilized Tactical Combat Casualty Care to treat and stabilize life threatening injuries for multiple trauma patients on the battlefield

PROCEDURES/QUALIFICATIONS

Suturing

Joint injections

Trigger point injections

Incision & drainage

Lumbar puncture

Cupping

TENS Unit application

Local anesthesia

Trauma management

Nexplanon

Auricular acupuncture

Well woman exams

Slit-lamp eye exams

Well child exams

Psychiatric assessment

Chest tube application

RESEARCH/GRADUATE LITERATURE PRESENTATIONS

Master’s Thesis: Evaluating the Efficacy of the HEART Score in Predicting Major Adverse Cardiac Events

Interservice Physician Assistant Program

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Army Physician Assistants (SAPA); Member

Interservice Physician Assistant Student Society (IPASS); Member (Alumni)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP

Interservice Physician Assistant Student Society (IPASS) Fort Sam Houston, TX

Participated in numerous community fundraising campaigns 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal (2) Good Conduct Medal (1) Combat Medical Badge

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