Physician Assistant Medical

Laraine Kiser, PA-C

Sanford, NC

Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Physician Assistant position where I can utilize my clinical skills, expand my knowledge, and continue to provide five-star patient satisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Master’s Degree Physician Assistant with 4.0 GPA transcript and clinical core specialization in Emergency Medicine. Over 9 years of medical experience with a significant proficiency in electronic healthcare record documentaIon. Primary clinical experience in family medicine allowing for solidification of a broad knowledge base.

EDUCATION

Bethel University Physician Assistant Program

January 2016-May 2018

• Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies

• Specialization in Emergency Medicine with 4.0 GPA University of Nevada, Reno

August 2008-May 2012

• Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

• Minor in Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant: Dec 2019-Current

• Medical weightloss clinic offering individualized nutrition counseling, health screenings, and pharmaceuIcal supplementaIon.

• Review medical histories, perform physical examinaIons, review and interpret EKGs and lab results, provide nutrition counseling and drug counseling if warranted, review any potential medication interactions, ensure adherence to program, correspond with PCPs and specialists as needed.

Physician Assistant: Sept 2018-Nov 2019

• Family Medicine and Acute Care clinic providing primary care and walk-in services to patients ages 2 and up. Sole full-time provider providing treatment for chronic conditions and acute complaints including but not limited to annual wellness exams, women’s health including breast exams and pap smears, children’s wellness exams, ordering and interpreting appropriate screening tests, laboratory and EKG interpretation, medication management, and procedures to include but not be limited to incision and drainage, wound repair and closure, foreign body removal, skin tag removal, aseptic and sterile techniques, biopsy and excision of skin lesions, digital blocks, and toenail removal.

• Experience with telemedicine appointments

• Examiner for CompensaIon and Pension disability examinaIons, medical opinions, and personal health assessments for contracted companies through the Veterans Association

Medical Scribe and Back Office Specialist: 2014-2015

• Multi-specialty family practice offering pain management, women’s health, and hormone therapy clinics. Accompanied provider into all patient encounters and completed SOAP notes in EHR system. Completed hand-written lab orders and prescripIons. Ensured timely completion of external referrals and medication approval requests. Provided patient education.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS, BETHEL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Emergency Medicine: 465 hours. Family Medicine: 350 hours. General Surgery: 151 hours. Internal Medicine: 166 hours. Mental Health: 164 hours. Pediatrics: 155 hours. Women’s Health: 158 hours. Dermatology: 191 hours

SKILLS

Incision and drainage, wound repair and closure, foreign body removal, aseptic and sterile techniques, biopsy and excision of skin lesions, first assist in surgery, fluorescein eye stain, splinting and casting, digital blocks, nail removal, diabetic foot examination, CPR and assisted respiration, Endotracheal intubation, EKG interpretation, X-Ray interpretation, Papanicolaou cytology smears, pelvic examination, breast examination.

CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS certified through 2020

• ACLS certified through 2020

• PALS certified through 2020

LEADERSHIP AND SELECTED SERVICE

• President of Class of 2018, Bethel University Physician Assistant Program (2016-2018)

• Philanthropy Chair for the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (2010-2012)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Medical Volunteer in Rural Medical Clinics in Ecuador (2012)

• Elementary Science Teacher for High-Risk Students (2012)

• Arbors Memory Care Volunteer (2010-2012)

• CASA Volunteer through Kappa Alpha Theta (2010-2012)

• Volunteer Intern at Children’s Behavioral Services – Inpatient Children’s Psychiatric Care (2007)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Summa Cum Laude for 4.0 GPA from Bethel University Physician Assistant Program (2016-2018)

• Senatorial Recognition for participation in Remote Area Medical clinics for the medically underserved population in Reno, Nevada (2014)

• Sigma Alpha Pi honor society for academic accomplishment and leadership potential (2011-2012)

• Dean’s List – University of Nevada, Reno (2009-2011)

• Millennium Scholarship recipient for academic achievement (2008-2012)

REFERENCES

• Available upon request

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