Jordan John Jepson

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Education:

University of the Pacific - Sacramento, CA January 2017 - April 2019

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

California State University Stanislaus – Turlock, CA August 2008 – May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Clinical Training:

Emergency Medicine January 2018 – February 2018

November 2018 – December 2018

Kimberly Freeman, M.D.

Sonora Regional Medical Center – Emergency Department, Sonora, CA

Duties: Obtained a medical history of patients in the emergency medical setting, determining the proper level of care needed. Recommended which orders be placed on patients to begin their emergent work up to rule in or out potential life-threatening disease processes. Completed full documentation on patients throughout their stay. Reevaluated and reassessed patients during their work up to ensure emergent medical management was improving the patient’s status, and if not, made adjustments to therapeutics or interventions.

Procedures: Started multiple IVs and obtained vascular access on multiple patients. Performed wound closure via sutures, steri-strips and dermal adhesive while implementing various suture techniques and maintaining sterile field. Incision and drainage of cutaneous abscesses and pilonidal cysts. Placed foley catheters of male and female patients, performed bedside cardiac and vascular ultrasonography, assessed ocular injuries using fluorescein stain, woods lamp and measured intraocular pressures via tonopen.

Primary Care – Family Medicine March 2018 – April 2018 Joseph Idoni, PA-C

Sanger Walk-In Clinic & Wellness Center, Sanger, CA

Duties: Acute and chronic disease management in addition to preventative health care. Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies. Coordinated care with specialists as needed. Extensive experience with HTN, DM, HLD, COPD, asthma and obesity. Provided sports physicals for children and adolescents. Educated and counseled patients on their chronic medical conditions.

Procedures: Performed suture placement, wound management, nail removals, simple orthopedic splinting, skin biopsies and injections.

Internal Medicine April 2018 – May 2018

Paula Tremayne, D.O. (Internist)

Tremayne Center for Medicine, Modesto, CA

Duties: Obtained encounter history, performed comprehensive physical exams, interpreted lab results and diagnostic studies and formulated assessments with subsequent patient-centered treatment plans. Documented patient encounters from intake to discharge including dispensing of medications and any procedures performed in office. Managed chronic disease processes including Lupus, RA, COPD, Hashimoto’s disease, Grave’s disease, depression, etc., and provided appropriate education to patients regarding their condition.

Procedures: Performed IM injections/vaccinations, obtained intravenous access for Ketamine infusions, FB removal from ears/nares, ear lavage for cerumen impaction, wound management, minor laceration repairs, cryotherapy for plantar warts or pre-cancerous lesions. Performed my own minor diagnostic studies including urinalysis, rapid strep screen, finger stick blood sugar and hemoglobin A1C’s.

General Surgery – Trauma May 2018 – June 2018

Neydi Edmonds, PA-C

Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA

Duties: Worked alongside trauma team to manage post-operative trauma and general surgery patients while consulting other surgical specialties including plastic surgery, orthopedics and neurosurgery. Consulted on cases in the emergency room to determine level of care needed for surgical candidates. Managed acute trauma victims seen in the ED and worked alongside team to stabilize them. Evaluated and managed post-surgical wounds, chronic open wounds, surgical flap checks, tracheostomy care and colostomy care. Evaluated laboratory studies, CT/MRI studies, HIDA scans and MRCP scans. First assist in operating room on surgical incision & drainage and robotic assisted cholecystectomy.

Procedures: Minor outpatient procedures including subcutaneous FB removal, sebaceous cyst removal, superficial and deep laceration repairs and implanted contraceptive removal. Performed dressing changes and wound care including wound-vac applications, tracheostomy tube changes, arterial blood gas sampling, incentive spirometry testing, IV placement, chest tube removal, Penrose drain removal and nasogastric tube placement and removal.

Primary Care – Family Medicine June 2018 – August 2018

Ronald V Bjarnason, D.O.

Ronal Bjarnason Medical Clinic, Hilmar, CA

Duties: Obtained medical history, performed problem focused and comprehensive medical exams appropriate for the complaint, interpreted lab results and ordered referrals to specialty practices and developed assessments. Formulated drug orders, treatment plans and diagnostic orders under the direct supervision of the preceptor. Recommended medication adjustments or changes according to current guidelines and medical literature. Managed acute and chronic diseases and counseled patients on their medical conditions. Performed sports physicals and annual comprehensive physical exams.

Procedures: Skin lesion biopsy, simple laceration repairs, wound dressing, diabetic foot care, pelvic exams, incision & drainage of cutaneous abscesses, ear lavage for cerumen impaction, intramuscular injections, vaccination administration.

Women’s Health August 2018 – September 2018

Dixie Fisher, NP

Planned Parenthood – Modesto Health Center, Modesto, CA

Duties: Worked alongside the nurse practitioner who was the primary provider for the clinic and obtained histories, performed physical exams and interpreted lab results. Discuss sensitive information with patients and discussed contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, pregnancy termination and prenatal care.

Procedures; Performed pelvic exams, papanicolaou smears, wet mount preparations and interpretations, cervical swabs for STI’s, venipuncture, Rh testing and urinalysis. Performed colposcopy with acetic acid treatment and endocervical biopsies. Performed transvaginal ultrasounds and determined gestational age. Removed intrauterine devices and assisted in removal of implanted contraceptives.

Pediatrics September 2018 – October 2018

Ana Revilla, MD

Community Medical Center Manteca. Manteca, CA

Duties: Practiced alongside two pediatricians and obtained histories and performed physical exams on patients ranging from 1 day to 18 years old. Observed and evaluated developmental and psychological milestones. Interpreted immunization schedules and administered needed vaccines. Provided parent and patient education about appropriate home care. Made appropriate referrals for patients demonstrating developmental delays physically or psychologically.

Procedures: Performed ear lavage for cerumen impaction, administered intramuscular vaccinations, performed developmental screening exam, wart cryotherapy and foreign body removal of nose/ear.

Dermatology October 2018 – November 2018

February 2019 – March 2019

Christopher Jones, MD

Advanced Skin Institute - Turlock, CA

Duties: Obtained histories and performed extensive skin examinations on patients of all age ranges and ethnic backgrounds. Evaluated acute and chronic conditions and formulated appropriate short-term and long-term treatment modalities. Prescribed and monitored pharmaceuticals requiring frequent bloodwork including biological medications, Accutane and Spironolactone, etc. Performed skin screening exams and identified suspicious lesion with subsequent biopsies.

Procedures: Performed skin biopsies via punch, shave or excision. Administered local anesthetic, performed excisions of localized cancerous lesions, intralesional injections. Assisted with cosmetic laser therapy, UVB treatments and microdermabrasion. Performed simple laceration repairs, incision and drainage, milia extraction and comedone expression.

Behavioral Health January 2019 – February 2019

Anarheen Pineda, PhD

Livingston Community Medical Center – Livingston, CA

Duties: Performed mental health evaluations and managed patients with acute and/or chronic mental health conditions. Provided care for patients who had mild to moderate mental health conditions. Used DSM-5 criteria to develop assessments and formulate appropriate treatment regimens. Worked to develop therapeutic goals and assess patients risks to themselves or others. Performed behavioral health consultations for patients seen by other providers within LCMC.

Skills: Used appropriate screening tools to assess depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., via PHQ-9, GAD-7, Vanderbilt scales, etc. Used motivational interviewing to perform needed counseling techniques including cognitive/dialectical behavioral therapy, emotional labeling and goal identification.

Work Experience

Emergency Medical Scribe August 2010 – November 2016

Emergency Medical Scribe Systems, Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department, Modesto, California

Assisted the Emergency Department physician with documentation of medical records

Assisted and implemented training procedures for new employees

Coordinated staffing hours with physician’s group

Appropriately documented patient histories, medical histories, lab interpretations, radiological findings and diagnostic studies.

Physician Assistant June 2019 – Present

Golden State Dermatology

Obtain and document clinical histories, perform physical exams, execute treatment plans using my own medical decision making and clinical judgement while upholding the standard of care

Diagnosing and treating medical diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Performing cosmetic consultations and performing minor cosmetic surgeries/treatments including botulinum toxin injection, lip filler, benign lesion excisions, cryotherapy, etc.

Perform medical dermatology treatments including skin cancer excisions and curettage, cryotherapy, cyst evacuation, acne surgery, electrodessication and general wound care.

Managing ancillary staff, placing medical instrument orders, researching and implementing standard operating procedures for the clinic.

Volunteer Experience

Medicare Part D Workshop – Carmichael, CA November 2017

Counseled patients on their chronic medical problems and provided education about home management. Performed medication reconciliation on their home medications and researched their Medicare coverage to find the most cost effective option.

Performed blood pressure checks, eye exams and finger stick blood glucose checks.

University of the Pacific Information Session – Turlock, CA July 2018

Presented information on the PA profession and the University of the Pacific PA program to prospective students at CSU Stanislaus

Discussed and answered questions regarding admission requirements, work experience and volunteer work.

Professional License/Certification

NCCPA Certification Exam May 2019

California State License May 2019 – May 2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support January 2017 – January 2019

Leadership Experience

Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems September 2014 – November 2016

Scribe Trainer: Trained oncoming scribes on the electronic health record, documentation criteria, taught at new hire orientations, oriented scribes to facility and provided new-hires with provider preferences.

oSkills: Communication, punctuality, educating and appropriate delegation of duties.

Physician Assistant Preceptor

Precept PA students in clinical medicine and skills in the field of dermatology. Educated students on full body skin exams, identification of lesions, rashes and diseases of the hair and nails. Instructed on appropriate techniques for skin biopsy, skin excisions and wound repairs.

Awards/Recognitions

CSU Stanislaus

Graduated Magna Cum Laude – May 2015

University of the Pacific

Certificate of Academic Excellence – April 2019

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) January 2017 - Present

California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) January 2017 - Present

References

Available upon request.

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