Physician Assistant Medical

N. Ariel Brugger, MPAS, PA-C

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Brattleboro, VT 05301

Phone: 802-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Diligent physician assistant with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and pain management. Experienced mediator and facilitator of difficult conversations with experience helping patients and their families face life changing diagnosis and develop end of life care plans.

Skill Highlights:

Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and manage family dynamics

Demonstrated tenacity and resourcefulness in seeking creative solutions to challenges

Excellent oral and written communication including interpersonal communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and presentation

Dedicated to providing precise assessment and plans for the best possible patent care including focused physical exams and comprehensive pain management

Personable nature needed to provide comfort and ease to patients and families

Skilled in working collaboratively w/ referring providers & contracted partners to build a strong & effective working relationship

Excellent guidance to patients and families in times of trouble

Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board

Professional Experience and Credentials:

Emergency Room Physician Assistant

November 2016- present

Cooley Dickinson Hospital – Northampton, MA

Assess and provide care to patients with varying medical conditions and complaints including but not limited to: Diabetes, Upper Respiratory Infections, Dysphasia, Chest Pain, CHF, Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Pregnancy, Urinary tract Infections, Rashes, Acute and Chronic Back Pain, Arthritis, Orthopedic Complaints, etc

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital- Brattleboro, VT

February 2020- present

Per Diem

Hartford Hospital- Hartford, CT

February 2020- present

Per Diem

Clinical Rotation—Oncology and Palliative Care

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Boston, MA

Additional Credentials

Active DEA with X-Waiver

Current unrestricted physician assistant license in MA, VT, CT

Prior Management and Leadership Experience

5 plus years in mediation, conflict resolution and facilitator of difficult conversations in restorative justice setting

Education:

University of Wisconsin – Madison, Master in Physician Assistant Studies 2016

Woodbury College, Montpelier, VT. Certificate in Mediation/Conflict Resolution. June 1998- May 1999

Bradford College, Bradford, MA. Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, September 1984 – May/1989

Previous Work Experience:

MA @ ClearChoice MD Urgent Care Brattleboro, VT 08/2014-06/2015

Conducted initial intake of patients including taking of vitals signs, review of CC, HPI, etc.; performed diagnostic tests such as rapid strep, hCG, mono, BMP, lipids, etc.; administered injections/immunizations, venipuncture, EKGs, initiated IVs and provided general assistant to clinical providers.

ED Tech@ Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH 02/2012-05/2013

Administered EKGs, CPR, assisted physicians and nurses with examinations and treatment; fitted patients with crutches and provided with education in proper usage, provided wound care, splinted/cast application; prepared equipment as needed; started/removed IVs, performed venipuncture; applied heart monitors and oxygen; set up and managed bear hugger, rapid infuser…

LNA @ Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH 06/2011-02/2012

Assisted patients with activities of daily living, performed EKGs, monitored patient glucose, applied heart monitors, monitored vital signs, transported patients, assisted nurses with care of patients, performed CPR when needed.

Consultant to the Vermont Department of Corrections 10/2006-09/2010

Oversaw statewide Victim Impact Program. Responsibilities include curriculum development, training of trainers; recruitment, screening and support for DUI victim-speakers; working collaboratively with other agencies and reporting on outcomes to state partners.

Director of the Brattleboro Community Justice Center 07/2005-01/2007

Delivered restorative justice processes for the Town of Brattleboro. Work included facilitating a diverse group of stakeholders to design and develop restorative justice programs to meet the community and justice system needs. Also responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations including recruiting and training volunteers, hiring staff, supervision, grant writing and reporting, marketing and program development.

Adjunct faculty Woodbury College 09/2001-03/2003

Taught Interpersonal Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Woodbury College, Montpelier, Vermont.

Community Service & Volunteer Experience:

Brattleboro Community Free Clinic 2015

Perform intake and MA duties (vitals, HPI, CC); perform H&P, perform diagnostic tests, assist with other duties as needed.

Medical Mission Volunteer 2012

Assisted American medical professionals in providing basic health care to underserved Haitians. Apprenticed with medical doctors and PAs to do patient intake, assessment, diagnoses and treatment. Worked several days under supervision of doctors to provide such care in and around Port Au Prince, including Citi Soleil.

Medical Mission Volunteer 2011

Assisted American and Honduran medical professionals in Oloncho province in Honduras treating over 200 medically underserved people a day. Duties included filling prescriptions and providing general assistance to doctors.

Hospital volunteer 2009-2010

Patient Liaison at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital assisting patients with transportation for tests or transfer to other departments, caring for patients with warm blankets, food or drink and providing comfort during painful procedures. Assisting nurses when needed.

Publications:

The Third Story, Brattleboro Reformer, November 2002

In Conflict, Managing Oneself is Key, Brattleboro Reformer, October 2002

Who Really Benefits from Victim Offender Mediation, Vermont Bar Association Journal

Sept. 2000

Ashes to Light A Pilgrimage from Auschwitz to Hiroshima (Cambridge, MA 1996)

Membership and Certifications

Member of Center to Advance Palliative Care, 2020

Member Society of Emergency Physicain Assistants 2018

ACLS, 2020

BLS, 2020

Licensed Nursing Assistant, New Hampshire, May 2011.

References available upon request.

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