MATTHEW C DALE, PA-C
*** ***** ******* **, *** **07, Clarksville, Tn, 37040 ● 803-***-**** ● ********@*****.***
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