Physician Assistant

Summary: Dedicated medical professional instilled with passion, flexibility, and a never-ending desire to learn and develop.

Education:

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Anticipated Graduation: October, 2020

Pacific University - Hillsboro, OR

Notable Courses:

Spanish for Medical Professionals I, II

Clinical Experience:

Orthopedic Surgery

The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research - Bend, OR

St. Charles Medical Group – Bend, OR

Mike Wulf PA-C, Anthony Hinz MD

4-week rotation (8/19/2019-9/12/2020)

In/out-patient clinic for consultations, perioperative management, surgical evaluation, and follow-up 2 days per week

First Assist in operating room 2 days per week for a total of 38 surgeries involving the lower extremity

Orthopedic in-clinic urgent care 2 hours per day for immediate evaluation and surgical consultation

Post-operative in-patient AM rounds at St. Charles Medical Group

Wound care clinic 1 day/week for wound dehiscence, diabetes management, and debridement of onychomycosis

General Surgery

Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville, TN

Navid Monajjem MD, Brian Peterson DO

6-week rotation (9/16/2019-10/24/2019)

Rural hospital specializing in colorectal screening and general surgical complications

First assist in 99 surgical cases including general surgery, orthopedics, and colonoscopy/endoscopies

Refined technical skills including first assisting, knot tying, suturing, sterile technique, and universal precautions

AM/PM rounding for inpatient surgical patients

24-hour call completed for the entire 6-week of rotation

Family Medicine

Evergreen Family Medicine - Roseburg, OR

Clyde Bancroft PA-C

6-week rotation (6/2/2020-7/9/2020)

Provided care for populations with co-morbidities by creating dynamic and progressive treatment plans utilizing interprofessional resources and evidence-based medicine

Improved efficiency with history, PE skills, and assessment/plan development with an average workload of 14 patients/day

Performed point-of-care US for diagnosing soft tissue injury and guidance for joint/bursal injections

Gained confidence and proficiency in performing procedures without supervision (see procedure list below)

Interpreted EKGs, X-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, continuous glucose monitor data and labs

Developed comprehensive skills in writing notes using AthenaNet electronic health records software

Family Medicine

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Care Center - Hillsboro, OR

Erik Rosekrans FNP

6-week rotation (12/30/2019-2/4/2020)

Provided care for underserved populations with 80%+ primarily Spanish speaking patients

Developed skills in assessing complex patients, creating treatment plans and educating patients with multiple comorbidities/chief complaints

Performed well-child checks, women’s health exams, annual exams, and sports/work physicals

Refined skills in interpreting EKGs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds and labs

Gained confidence in performing procedures using sterile technique with little supervision

Developed comprehensive skills in writing notes using EPIC electronic health records software

Family Medicine

Madras Medical Group - Madras, OR

Katie Volk PA-C

2-week rotation (8/5/2019-8/16/2019)

Provided care to underserved populations with emphasis on patient-focused treatment plans, while maintaining consideration of health insurance or coverage status

Gained efficiency with history, PE skills, assessment/plan development and patient presentation while working with multiple specialty providers in clinic including internal medicine, OB/GYN and family practice

Interpreted EKGs, X-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, continuous glucose monitor data and labs

Developed comprehensive skills in writing notes using AthenaNet electronic health records software

Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Renown Medical Group - Reno, NV

Ben Prohaska PA-C, Christine Burns PA-C

6-week rotation (10/28/2019-12/5/2019)

High volume clinic seeing 30+ patients/day specializing in diabetes mellitus management

Developed skills for assessing, managing, and educating complex patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2, including the use and interpretation of continuous glucose monitor data by Medtronic, Dexcom, Eversense, and Freestyle Libre.

Successfully gained control of A1C numbers of 13+ with lifestyle modification counseling and use of select diabetes medications based on patient insurance and overall coverage.

Gained confidence in treating patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders using evidence-based research.

Observed implantation and removal of subcutaneous continuous glucose monitors (Eversense)

Inpatient Medicine

Santiam Hospital - Stayton, OR

Angila Johnson PA-C

4-week rotation (8/17/2020-9/11/2020)

Emergency Medicine

4-week rotation (TBD)

PROCEDURES

Comfortable Performing Independently:

Shoulder Injections

Knee Injections

Trochanteric Bursa Injection (w/wo US Guidance)

Excisional Biopsy

Suturing (Simple Interrupted and Subcutaneous, Running Cutaneous and Subcutaneous, Horizontal and Vertical Mattress)

Cyst Removal

Joint Aspirationf

Shave Biopsy

Toe-Nail Removal

Digital Block

Immunizations

Cryotherapy

Wound Care

Trigger Point Injections

Silver Nitrate Cautery for Acute Bleeding

Colposcopy

Pelvic Exam and Pap-Smear

EKG

First Assisted:

Digital Amputation

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Total Ankle Arthroplasty

ORIF

Subacromial Decompression

Carpal Tunnel Release

Epidural Block

Arthrocentesis

Intubation

Eversense CGM Implant

Cholecystectomy

Appendectomy

Umbilical Hernia Repair

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Cecal Volvulus Repair

Colectomy

Foreign Body Removal

Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Sport Science Graduation: June 12, 2016

Oregon State University

Major GPA: 3.91

Cumulative GPA: 3.65

Associate’s Degree - Golf Management Graduation: Decmeber19, 2009

Professional Golfers Career College – Temecula, CA

GPA: 3.96

Previous Clinical Employment

Physical Therapy Aide August 2016 – April 2018

Therapeutic Associates Bend Physical Therapy – Bend, OR

Provided first-class aide to 8 physical therapists and 2 physical therapy assistants

Worked one-on-one with patients directing and supervising exercise protocol as prescribed by the physical therapists

Administered treatment modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and cold laser therapy

Physical Therapy Aide - Floor Lead September 2015 – August 2016

Step & Spine Physical Therapy – Redmond, OR

Lead physical therapy aide overseeing 2 physical therapy aides and 2 massage therapists

Provided first-class aide to 6 physical therapists specializing in geriatric populations

Worked one-on-one with patients directing and supervising exercise protocol as prescribed by the physical therapists

Administered treatment modalities including ultrasound, iontophoresis, cold laser therapy and electrical stimulation

Publications/Research:

Capstone Project: Publication Date: May, 2020

Comparison Study: Point-Of-Care Ultrasonography vs. Plain Radiography to Diagnose Clavicular Fractures in The Pediatric Population

Honors and Awards:

Summa Cum Laude Honors - Oregon State University - Cascades

Dean’s List Honors - Central Oregon Community College

Foundation Scholarship - Central Oregon Community College

Valedictorian - Professional Golfers Career College

Certifications:

ACLS – Expires June, 2021

PALS – Expires June, 2021

BLS – Expires June, 2021

Professional Affiliations:

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Oregon Society of Physician Assistants

American College of Sports Medicine

Presentations:

2009 - Professional Golfers Career College: Valedictorian speech at commencement, 250+ in attendance

Languages:

English – Native language

Spanish – Basic medical and intermediate communication skills

Additional Skills:

Typing proficiency of 60 wpm. Experience with EMR software Epic, AthenaNet and Allscripts. Computer software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Personal Interests:

At home I have two children, aged 9 and 5. They are my lifeblood and I give a lot of energy to them as they give to me. Outside of fatherhood, many would consider me to be a sports enthusiast. I have many hobbies and like medicine, I try my hardest to be the best at each and every one of them. As a previous golf professional, I still find time to play 20+ times per year to keep my game up to “par”. I also enjoy snowboarding, hiking, camping, fly-fishing, racquetball, and woodworking. When it’s time to relax, I enjoy watching movies and sitting outside next to the fire pit, soaking it all in.

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