Luke Eberhard, PA-C

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Williamsville, NY 14221 adfj25@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Objective

Seeking an entry level position specifically in an orthopedics based professional environment. Interested and dedicated to expanding my knowledge and clinical skills while working in a fast-paced setting that involves outpatient care and procedures, as well as surgical experience if the job site permits. Specifically, I have been interested in orthopedics from a young age. My cousin has Larsen syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects bone development, this resulted in her having to undergo several surgeries at a young age. I vividly remember the orthopedic surgeon talking with us following the procedures and giving his reassurance and support. Since then I have also experienced athletic injuries and ligamentous tears in which I was exposed to various physician assistants. The physician assistants in which I came into contact with had nothing but good words to say about the profession and orthopedics as a specialty.

Summary of Qualifications

Dynamic and diligent recently graduated physician assistant from Daemen College, an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program, passionate about establishing quality patient-provider relationships, and preventative medicine. Regarded as someone who is open to constructive criticism and careful self-evaluation to improve overall career performance. Recognized for possession of innate and strong interpersonal communication skills with patients used to determine the nature of their needs and to provide reassurance. Highly dedicated to explore the underlying pathology and etiology of complex physical, emotional, and spiritual conditions experienced by patients on a daily basis. Coachable, extremely resourceful, and invested in continuing education.

Skills/Expertise

●Organization

●Time management

●Medical history taking

●Physical exam techniques

●Clinical medicine

●Pharmacology

●Differential diagnoses

●Problem solving

●Injections and Immunizations

●Suturing

●Incision and drainage

●EMR use

●Reviewing imaging reports and lab studies

●Recognizing indications for hospitalization

●Counseling

Education

Daemen College, Amherst, NY

B.S./M.S. in Physician Assistant - (GPA: 3.29/4.00) May 2020

Clinical Experience

General Surgery

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, NY May-June 2019

●Hands-on surgical experience assisting in laparoscopic and open cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, and gastric bypass procedures, chronic wound care, incision and drainage, hospital rounds, surgical consults, post-operative follow-up.

Internal Medicine June-July 2019

Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY

●Worked in an ICU setting developing and improving clinical skills including history taking and physical exams, various procedures including but not limited to arterial line placement and removal, thoracocentesis. Extensive use and training with EMR systems. Developed requirements for proper coding and billing.

Family Medicine August-September 2019

Family Care Physicians, Williamsville, NY

●Completed comprehensive medical examinations, preventative and problem focused visits. Continued experience with EMRs, billing, coding, management and treatment of chronic disease states, and differentiation of diagnoses.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

St. Vincent’s OBGYN Group, North Warren, PA September-October 2019

●Evaluation of menstrual irregularities, administration of pap smears, STI testing, experienced obstetric visits, fundal height charting, fetal heart tracing, assisted in laparoscopic, vaginal and open hysterectomies, as well as childbirth and delivery of the placenta.

Neurosurgery October-November 2019

University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Buffalo, NY

●Development and improvement of clinical skills, including but not limited to, detailed medical history taking and physical exams, development of differential diagnoses, treatment of chronic disease states, post-operative management, assisting in minimally invasive spine surgery. Continued learning with EMR systems and billing.

Pediatrics November-December 2019

Buffalo Pediatrics, Buffalo NY

●Experience with vaccinations, developmental milestones, weight based medication dosing, congenital defects, infections, and behavioral assessment. Continued learning with EMR systems.

Mental Health December 2019-January 2020

Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY

●Overview and development of proper management of numerous psychiatric conditions including ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, dementia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Emergency Medicine February 2020

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

●Developed understanding and implementation of vital algorithms for treatment of urgent and acute cardiac, pulmonary, GI, neurological, and vascular events. Hands-on experience with suturing, placement of IVs, medication administration and contraindications, electrocardiogram and imaging assessment, and fluid management.

Orthopedics

Excelsior Orthopedics Williamsville, NY March 2020

●Development of proper musculoskeletal physical examination skills, specialized testing, review of imaging, and administration of corticosteroid joint injections. Continued experience with EMRs, billing, coding, and differentiation of diagnoses.

Internal Medicine March-April 2020

Western New York Medical, Buffalo, NY

●Completed comprehensive medical examinations, preventative and problem focused visits. Gained experience in telephone and video visits. Continued experience with EMRs, management and treatment of chronic disease states, and differentiation of diagnoses.

Health Related Work Experience

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center 2012-2014

Volunteer

●Completed over 150 hours of direct patient contact involving transporting and discharging patients. Introduced to the principle duties of medical assistants, nurses, PAs, NPs, and physicians in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Gained experience in patient communication.

Various locations

Student 2014-2015

●As a student shadowed physicians, NPs and PAs in cardiology, endocrinology, and urgent care settings further developing general medical knowledge, history and physical examination skills, and direct patient care. Assisted inpatient hospital staff with patient requests, escorted patients to scheduled imaging and surgeries, and developed interpersonal patient communication skills.

Certifications

●HIPPA Certification

●Infection Control Certification

●CPR Certification

●Advanced Life Care Support Certification

●Methadone Assisted Treatment Certification

●Child Abuse Identification Certification

Professional Affiliations

●National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Campus Involvement/Community Service

●Physician Assistant Student Society (2015-2020)

●St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy (2015)

●St. Vincent De Paul food drive (2013-2014)

●Nicaragua Mission Project (2011-2012)

Research

Physician assistant research

●Researched causes for upper gastrointestinal bleeding, specifically duodenal and peptic ulcer disease and the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and surgical treatments of the disease processes. A journal style research article was written comparing the outcomes of various surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

●Performed a research presentation involving the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, common pitfalls of popliteal artery aneurysms. Research further focused on comparing the outcomes and effectiveness of surgical management in the treatment of popliteal artery aneurysms.

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