ALYSIA SMITH
Physician Assistant- Certified
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Location: Wichita, KS
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Current Active Certifications:
• BLS
• ACLS
Licensure:
• NCCPA Certification
o September 14,2020
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
• American Academy of
Physician Assistants (AAPA) -
Member, 2018 to Present
• Kansas Academy of
Physician Assistants (KAPA) -
Member, 2018 to Present
CAREER SUMMARY
Motivated and dedicated PA known for being a team player who demonstrates efficient and reliable quality of work with excellent interpersonal communication skills and professionalism. Strong desire to learn and master new patient-care techniques. Focused in providing exceptional patient care that is mindful of patients’ unique social and economic situations. Dedicated to providing excellent patient education while implementing preventative health discussions. Desire to build connections and collaborate with local services and resources that can further address patient needs and wellbeing.
EDUCATION & MEDICAL TRAINING
Wichita State University (WSU): June 2018 – August 2020
Master of Physician Assistant
Program Completion Date: August 28, 2020
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS):
August 2011 -May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Emphasis in Human Biology Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Ethnic Studies
Minor in General Communication
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Family Medicine: Family Practice Associates of Western Kansas, Dodge City, KS (7/19 - 8/19)
• Evaluated, diagnosed and made care plans for patients of all ages while providing preventative health education.
• Chronic care management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, heart failure, COPD, hypothyroidism, and chronic pain management.
• Conducted a variety of procedures including: cryotherapy, I&D for abscesses, suturing, and immunization administration. ENT: Kearny County Hospital, Lakin, KS (8/19-9/19)
• Assessed and evaluated patients with severe allergies and ear, nose and throat related concerns.
• Observed adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy tube placement, septoplasty and turbinectomy surgeries.
• Assisted in in-house procedures, including laryngoscopy, suturing and cerumen removal.
• Documented all patient encounters in the clinic EMR system. CLINICAL ROATIONS CONT.
Pediatrics: Wesley Children's Hospital, Wichita, KS (10/19-11/19)
• Assessed and managed pediatric patients in the inpatient setting with illnesses including: RSV, pneumonia, pancreatitis, severe exanthems and chronic diseases.
• Completed admission evaluations of new patients, daily follow ups and monitoring, delivered discharge instructions and provided patient education.
• Worked as a team with Residents, Supervising Physicians, Nursing staff, Dieticians, Pharmacists, and specialists when rounding daily. OB/GYN: Women Specialty Center of Liberal, Liberal, KS (11/19 - 12/19)
• Performed well woman exams and collected PAP & NAAT specimens.
• Assisted in pre-natal visits and education throughout every stage of pregnancy. Used heart rate doppler and measured fundal heights.
• Assisted in postnatal care and discussions about birth control.
• First assist in vaginal deliveries, cesarean section delivery and laparoscopic tubal ligation.
General Surgery: Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, KS
(1/2019 -2/2019)
• Assisted in various surgeries including: hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, drainage of perianal fistulas, bunionectomies and others.
• Performed simple interrupted and subcutaneous suturing.
• Started IVs on pre-operative patients.
• Assisted in initial consultations and postoperative appointments for general surgery in outpatient clinic.
Emergency Medicine: Via Christi ER, Wichita, KS (2/2020-3/2020)
• Evaluated patients, generated differential diagnoses and care plans, and interpreted diagnostic tests.
• Performed a variety of procedures including: suturing, local anesthesia, injections, I&Ds and splinting.
• Provided patients with updates on status of their results and care plans. Educated patients delivered discharge instructions.
• Teamwork and interprofessional collaboration with the hospital team. Internal Medicine: Hoisington-Clara Barton Medical Clinic Hoisington, KS (6/01/20 - 6/26/20)
• Evaluated, diagnosed, and made care plans for patients of all ages while providing preventative health education in the outpatient, emergency room and inpatient settings.
• Managed chronic diseases in the adult population including: hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, heart failure, COPD, hypothyroidism and chronic pain.
• Documented patient encounters in the hospital EMR system. ALYSIA SMITH
Physician Assistant- Certified
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Location: Wichita, KS
ALYSIA SMITH
Physician Assistant- Certified
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Location: Wichita, KS
COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications:
• Adept with multiple forms of
EMR
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel,
Power Point and Word
• Graphic design with Canva and
Adobe
Family Medicine: Hoisington-Clara Barton Medical Clinic Hoisington, KS (6/29/20 - 7/24/20)
• Evaluated, diagnosed, and made care plans for patients of all ages while providing outpatient preventative health education.
• Managed chronic diseases in outpatient and inpatient setting for in the adult population including: hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, heart failure, COPD, hypothyroidism and chronic pain.
• Documented patient encounters in the hospital EMR system. Family Medicine: PeakMed-Direct Primary Care Colorado Springs, CO (7/27/20-8/26/20)
• Evaluated, diagnosed, and made care plans for patients of all ages while providing outpatient preventative health education.
• Documented patient encounters in the hospital EMR system
• Performed suturing, local anesthesia, skin biopsy and skin tag removals
• Managed a variety of chronic disease in the outpatient setting WORK EXPERIENCE
UCCS Wellness Center
Medical Assistant- May 2016 to April 2018
● Collected patient vitals and chief complaints.
● Completed in-house testing for patients (ie. rapid strep).
● Assisted providers with in-house procedures.
● Performed phlebotomy and managed clinic blood draws and specimens.
● Administered vaccinations, antibiotic injections and Depo- Provera injections.
● Skilled in use of clinic EMR for all charting.
● Tracked and stocked inventory of all medical supplies. UCCS Wellness Center
Student Employee Office Assistant/ Nursing Assistant - Fall 2011 to May 2016
• Performed as receptionist, and scheduled patient’s for appointments.
• Assisted with the daily medical billing system and generated reports for the clinic office manager.
• Collected patient vitals and chief complaints and documented in clinic EMR.
● Designed patient forms, handouts, brochures, and flyers. HONORS & AWARDS
• UCCS Student Employee of the
Year 2013-2014
• Outstanding Undergraduate
Student in Women’s and Ethnic
Studies- May 2016
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
• “Assessment of health care
professionals’ attitudes and
knowledge about older adults”
PI: Amy Chesser, PhD
Pilot study, examining if
healthcare professional's
knowledge and experience with
the aging population decreases
ageist attitudes. (Submission
for publication in process)
ALYSIA SMITH
Physician Assistant- Certified
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Location: Wichita, KS
REFERENCES
Vicki M. Schober, MD
Relationship: Previous Medical Director at UCCS Wellness Center while I was a Medical Assistant, and Clinical Preceptor at Peak Med
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: *******@*******.**
Debra Brockel, PA-C
Relationship: Clinical Preceptor at Clara Barton Medical Clinic Phone: 620-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Julie Munson, DO
Relationship: Clinical Preceptor at Kearny County Hospital Phone: 620-***-****
Email: ******@********************.***
Tiana Bishop, PA-C
Relationship: Clinical Preceptor at Kearny County Hospital Phone: 620-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
Mark Meyerhoff, PA-C
Relationship: Clinical Preceptor at VA Hospital
Phone: 316-***-****
Email: ****.*********@**.***
Stephanie Hannenberg, FNP-C
Relationship: Executive Director of UCCS Health and Wellness while I was a Medical Assistant
Phone: 719-***-****
Email: ********@****.***