Matthew Sanders
Physician Assistant
Chicago, IL 60622
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I am a highly committed, resourceful and innovative
physician assistant. As a former paramedic with five years
of emergency and critical care experience, I am able to provide professional patient focused care by drawing on the
medical knowledge, teamwork, and crisis management skills
gained through my diverse work background.
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Experience
University of Maryland Express Care – Critical Care Paramedic
2014-2018, Baltimore, Maryland
Provided interhospital transport for critically ill and injured patients as part of the team of paramedics, registered nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians. Administered IV fluid and drug therapy in emergency situations, performed advanced airway placement, provided ventilator management as well as monitored balloon pump performance.
Transcare - Paramedic
2011-2014, Baltimore, Maryland
Provided advanced life support for critically ill patients and patients requiring a lower level of care. As team leader, I delegated responsibilities to other healthcare providers to provide treatments such as intravenous, intraosseous, subcutaneous, and sublingual drug therapy while in an emergency setting. Recorded and interpreted 3-lead and 12-lead EKGs, assessed and provided care to patients with acute illness and trauma as well as flares of existing illnesses.
Transcare - EMT
2008-2011, Baltimore, Maryland
Performed duties as a member of an independent two-person team to conduct basic assessments on patients and stabilized for transport. Provided care that included patient assessment and treatments such as supplemental oxygen, assistance with use of prescribed rescue inhalers, splinting fractures, and field dressing non-life threatening lacerations.
A.C. Schultes - Engineer
2004-2008, Edgewater, Maryland
Responsible for daily operations in multiple locations involving
commercial and industrial water-well drilling. Collaborated in a
multi-site team and assisted in the design of high-quality water-wells capable of providing water for decades. Supervised outside contractors including electricians, crane operators to ensure the highest quality work. Performed tests on high capacity submersible motor and pump installations to ensure well output and pump performance met customer demands. The hazardous nature of this job cultivated teamwork and focused on critical decision-making skills.
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Elective Clinical
Rotations
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Northshore Health System - Evanston Hospital
Acted as a member of a team that provided comprehensive healthcare services to cardiac surgery patients. Duties included removal of chest tubes, temporary pacemaker wires, and intracardiac wires. Performed daily rounds on ICU patients and developed post-operative care plans.
Trauma Surgery
University of Maryland - Shock Trauma Center
Directly involved in a multidisciplinary team to treat patients involved in major and minor traumas. Directly involved in the initial evaluation and disposition of trauma victims and providing complex care to critically injured patients.
Orthopedic Surgery
Northshore Health System - Skokie Hospital
Duties included assisting with perioperative patient care under the supervision of physician assistants, including inpatient hospital rounds and taking daily progress notes.
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Education
Bethel University Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
2018-2020, Paris, Tennessee
Anne Arundel Community College Paramedic Certificate
2009-2011, Arnold, Maryland
Virginia Military Institute B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
2000-2014, Lexington, Virginia
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Licensures and Certifications
Physician Assistant - State of Illinois
2020 - Present
Basic Life Support
2018-2020
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2019-2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2020-2022
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References
CINDY LAUX, MS, MSPAS, PA-C
PA Program Clinical Director
Bethel University College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program
Office: 731-***-****
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302 B Tyson Ave., Paris, TN 38242
KATHERINE CUMMINGS, MSPAS, PA-C
PA Admissions Director and Assistant Professor
Bethel University College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program
Office: 731-***-****
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302 B Tyson Ave., Paris, TN 38242
TIFFANY KUEBLER, MSPAS, PA-C
Medical Director, Clinical Informatics
University of Maryland Medical System
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Office: 410-***-****
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22 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201