Physician Assistant
Resume:
Melissa
Crawford, PA-C
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linkedin.com/in/melissa-crawford-pa
Work Experience
FEBRUARY 2020 – AUGUST 2020 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN Physician Assistant in Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine / Andros ENT & Sleep Center
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated ear, nose, and throat complaints via in-person and telemedicine visits
Managed patients in the outpatient post-operative setting following common ENT surgeries
Performed office-based procedures including nasal cautery, flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, cerumen removal, mastoid cavity cleaning, foreign body removal, and Epley maneuver
Ordered and interpreted blood allergy testing and recommended treatment based on results
Provided patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
Recommended and implemented treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders
Analyzed CPAP downloads and adjusted machine settings to optimize therapy outcomes NOVEMBER 2015 – MAY 2017 FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL, & URGENCY ROOMS Medical Scribe and Scribe Trainer / Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA)
2000+ hours experience as an emergency department medical scribe; additional 500+ hours as a medical scribe trainer
Charted emergency department patient visits including history of present illness and medical decision making
Observed physical examinations, formulated differential diagnoses, and evaluated laboratory and imaging results Education
MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2019 DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies / Midwestern University Capstone Project: The Diagnosis and Management of Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (awarded Outstanding Capstone Project Award) Core Rotations Elective Rotations
Chicagoland Area, IL June 2018 – June 2019 6 weeks each Saint Paul, MN June 2019 – August 2019 4 weeks each Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Surgical ICU Frank Benfante, PA-C Regions Hospital Family Medicine Women’s Health Neurology Dr. Ganesh Asaithambi United Hospital Internal Medicine Behavioral Medicine
Geriatrics Surgery
Additional Skills/Competencies:
Providing patient education and counseling for prevention and management of disease
Performing first assist duties during general surgical procedures
Performing and/or assisting in the following clinical procedures: injections, wound closure via sutures and staples, incision and drainage, pelvic examinations, Pap test screening, urinary catheter insertion, central and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement SEPTEMBER 2011 – MAY 2015 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Bachelor of Science in Biology / University of Minnesota – Twin Cities College of Biological Sciences
Summa Cum Laude
Certifications/Licensure/Memberships
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) ID 1158240, Expires 12/31/2021 State of Minnesota Physician Assistant Licensure, Expires 11/31/2021 DEA License, Expires 08/31/2022
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Expires 10/2020 American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Expires 10/2020 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Member Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) Member
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