LAURIE ADKINS
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OBJECTIVE
Position as a Physician Assistant in an environment dedicated to providing high quality healthcare
CERTIFICATIONS
ACLS certified, 2019-2021
BLS certified, 2020-2022
PALS certified, 2018-2020
ATLS certified, 2016-2020
HIV Certified Counselor
EDUCATION
University of Toledo
PA studies/MSBS
Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Gerontological Practice
Toledo, OH Aug 2007 to Dec 2009
Case Western Reserve University Bachelor of Science
MEMBERSHIPS
Cleveland, OH
Aug 2000 to May 2004
AAPA
OAPA
Sigma Phi Omega National Academic Honor & Professional Society in Gerontology
WORK HISTORY
PA-C
Cleveland, OH 44195
Cleveland Clinic, Emergency Department
March 2010 to present
•H&P
•Order diagnostic testing and imaging
•Developed and implemented treatment plans
•Interpretation of diagnostic testing and studies
•Suture
•I&D
•Splinting
•Pelvic exams
PA-C
Uniontown, OH 44685
Cleveland Clinic, Express Care
November 2018 to present
•H&P, problem focused
•Splinting
•I&D
•Pelvic exams
•Developed and implemented treatment plans for problem focused issues
PA-C
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Kaiser Permanente, Emergency Department
December 2010 to 2013
•H&P
•Order diagnostic testing and imaging
•Developed and implemented treatment plans
•Interpretation of diagnostic testing and studies
•Suture
•I&D
•Splinting
•Pelvic exams
•Thoracentesis (Under supervision of Physician)
•Paracentesis (Under supervision of Physician)
•Lumbar punctures
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PA-C
Massillon, OH 44646
Affinity Medical Center, Emergency Department
April 2012 to December 2016
•H&P
•Order diagnostic testing and imaging
•Interpretation of diagnostic testing and studies
•Suturing, I&D, splinting, Ultrasound guided IV placement, LP’s, arthrocentesis
•Pelvic exams
District AIDS Task Force Coordinator
US Peace Corps
Mafeteng, Lesotho (Southeast Africa)
May 2005 to August 2006
•Implemented AIDS education seminars
•Organized village testing and counseling sites
•Prepared and distributed village medical care kits
•Grant writing for district medical supplies
•Organized monthly administrative district meetings
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
AIDS educator
Lesotho/British Red Cross
Mafeteng, Lesotho
September 2005 to August 2006
•HIV & AIDS youth education on prevention
•Food distribution to poverty-stricken villages
•Village resource utilization
•Participated in grant writing in order to implement different programs within villages
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ECG interpretation skills
Lab interpretation skills
Orthopedic joint injections
Diagnostic skills (i.e. suturing, phlebotomy, catheterization, Lumbar puncture, thoracentesis)
History & Physical Exam skills
REFERENCES
References available upon request