Physician Assistant Medical

Tracey M. Huddleston, MSPA, PA-C

Fontana, CA Boise, ID 909-***-**** ******************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-huddleston-1109/

Personal Summary

Enthusiastic and hard-working physician assistant graduate that completed over 2000 hours of clinical rotations in a variety of fields from family medicine, acute care and internal medicine, urgent care, and general surgery. Seeking a physician assistant opportunity in Telehealth Medicine where I can use my skills in critical thinking, detail-oriented care, and my ability to speak Spanish to provide high-quality care for patients.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DECEMBER 2017 BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

Major: Kinesiology Pre-Allied Health and Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCE AUGUST 2020 WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Major: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s Thesis: The Use of Nitrous Oxide in Labor and Delivery

Skills & Abilities

HEALTHCARE

Emergency Medicine • General Medicine • Women’s Health • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Breast Health • Mastectomy and Lumpectomy • Acute Care and Inpatient Medicine • Hospital medicine • Urgent Care • Sports Medicine • Healthcare • Diagnostic Studies • Radiology interpretation • Diabetes Mellitus • Hypertension • Chronic Conditions • Wound Management • Suturing • First Assist • Blood draw • Patient care • History taking • Medical decision making • Patient education • Follow-up • Patient rapport • Bedside manner • Electronic Medical Records • Cerner • EPIC • EClinical Works • Empathy • Leadership • Communication Teaching • Active Listening • Counseling • Research • Learning • Pharmacy • Policies and Compliance • Accountability • Dedication • Innovative • Creativity • Training • Multi-disciplinary teams

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD EXPERIENCE

EClinical Works

EPIC

Cerner

COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP

Academic Liaison Western University of Health Sciences Fall 2018-Summer 2019

Physician Assistant Liaison Pomona Community Health Care Action Team Western University of Health Sciences Fall 2018-Summer 2019

Clarinet Section Leader Blue Thunder Marching Band Boise State University Fall 2014-Fall 2016

Orientation Leader New Student Programs Boise State University Summer 2015

Lead Peer Advisor Department of Kinesiology Boise State University Fall 2016 - Fall 2017

Student Clinical Experience

PRIMARY CARE, FAMILY MEDICINE, AND PEDIATRICS NOVEMBER 2019 AND FEBRUARY 2020

Completed over 200 hours and assisted in the management of over 130 patients between the ages of 13-90 in general medicine and family practice.

Independently met with the patient obtained medical history and suggested treatment approaches prior to initiating a treatment plan in collaboration with my preceptor.

Assisted in the diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus type I and type II.

Confidently interpreted laboratory results and other various diagnostic students and explained them clearly and precisely to my patients to solidify understanding between patient and provider.

Performed over 150 well child checks an followed CDC Vaccination and Catch-up Vaccination guidelines to assure patient were being vaccinated in a properly scheduled fashion.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY APPLE VALLEY, CA JANUARY 2020, JUNE 2020, AUGUST 2020

Completed over 100 pelvic exams and Papanicolaou screenings.

Saw up to 25 patients daily, independently for a diverse spectrum of chief complaints including problem gynecology visits, obstetric follow ups, and imaging review.

Interpreted culture results and wet preparations to assist in the diagnosis of multiple pathologies.

Excelled in patient education for contraception, various trimesters in pregnancy, ovarian cysts, PCOS, abnormal vaginal bleeding, incontinence, and vaginal atrophy.

Educated over 300 patients on proper breast exams, breast health, and breast cancer screening.

Oversaw and assisted in telehealth visits and learned proper patient rapport and treatment.

ACUTE CARE AND INPATIENT INTERNAL MEDICINE RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, MORENO VALLEY, CA SEPTEMBER 2019

Dedicated 200 hours and managed 30 critically ill patients with conditions including, CML, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, COPD, DKA, acute psychiatric illnesses, hepatic failure, and paraplegic patients.

Confidently interpreted changes in diagnostic lab studies to identify acute changes in my patient’s health and well-being.

Independently rounded on my patient’s 2 times daily and participated in grand rounds daily with my team daily to participate in the medical decision making of all the patients my team was assigned too.

Communicated with emergency medicine physician’s and physician assistants for patient consults when a patient was to be admitted.

URGENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER OCTOBER 2019 MARCH 2020

Confidently managed up to 20 patients in a 12-hour shift, while working alongside another provider.

Assisted in multiple patient resuscitations in the emergency department and worked as a collaborative team with nurses, technicians, physician assistants, and physicians.

Critically thought of all fatal diagnoses and used the process of elimination using objective findings, lab studies, x-ray, CT, and ultrasound imaging reports, to ensure the best outcome for my patients.

Confidently diagnosed numerous minor orthopedic trauma medical conditions including ankle fractures, rib fractures, shoulder dislocations and subluxations, and sprains and strains.

Work Experience

COVID COMPLIANCE OFFICER LOGISTICS HEALTH INC. LOS ANGELES, CA OCTOBER 2020-PRESENT

Oversee and manage a COVID-19 testing site that administers PCR and RAPID COVID swabs to the cast and crew members of a production site belonging to Warner Brothers Studios.

Lead and mange a team of 13 nursing staff and dedicated COVID team members to screen and educate over 300 cast and crew members.

Research current CDC guidelines regarding COVID precautions and personal protective equipment to educate patients on the most current up-to-date research and information.

MEDICAL SCRIBE SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BOISE, ID JULY 2017 – JULY 2018

Perfected the ability to write a proper and thorough SOAP note while working in a fast paced and high stress emergency department and trauma center setting.

Reduced 95% of the charting workload for my physician to allow them to prioritize the best patient outcome and reduce emergency department wait times.

Collaborated closely with my assigned physician and occasionally participated in the medical decision making for the patient whilst interpreting diagnostic results.

Volunteer Experience and Opportunities

HEALING HEARTS ACROSS BOARDERS TIJUANA, MEXICO DECEMBER 2019

Dedicated 15 hours to providing general medical care to uninsured and homeless patients in a makeshift, pop-up, medical clinic housed inside of a church.

Initiated Metformin and hypertensive therapy in 65% of the patients after interpreting Hgb A1C levels, fasting glucose levels, and repeated blood pressure readings.

Confidently interpreted Spanish to English for supervising physicians and colleagues to aide in the care of patients.

CARE HARBOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY DECEMBER 2019 AND APRIL 2019

Volunteered as a Physician Assistant student and independently saw upwards to 13 patients in a 5-hour shift and collaborated with the medical decision making to a supervising preceptor.

Dedicated 40 hours of service to low income and uninsured patients seeking general medical care and gynecological care.

Counseled the patient regarding follow-up instructions and wound care if needed.

POMONA COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION TEAM LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUGUST 2018-AUGUST 2019

Volunteered as the physician assistant liaison and assisted in organizing community pop-up medical clinics that served homeless and low-income individuals to obtain preventive screenings and referrals to free and low-cost medical clinics

Dedicated over 45 hours to pop-up clinics that performed preventative screenings including hemoglobin A1C screenings, prostate exams, hypertension screenings, and sports physicals.

License and Certifications

Physician Assistant Certification, National Commission on Certifications of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensed to Practice in the state of California; California Physician Assistant Board Expires 09/2021

Licensed to Practice in the state of Idaho; Idaho Board of Medicine Expires 06/2022

DEA Licensure pending approval; Contingent upon hire

Certificate: Controlled Substances Education Course, California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires 2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Expires 2021

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Expires 2021

Awards

Recipient, Student Leader Celebration Cords, Boise State University December 2017

Dean’s List, College of Health Sciences, Boise State University Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017

Recipient, David Wells Living Legacy Award, Blue Thunder Marching Band Fall 2016

Recipient, Section Leader Awards, Blue Thunder Marching Band Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016

References

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