Karen R. Pennington, PA-C
North Oaks, Minnesota 55127
adief7@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, Arizona Master of Science/Physician Assistant Program, 1999 Mayo School of Health Related Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota Certificate/Nuclear Medicine Technology Internship, 1994 University of Wisconsin -LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Bachelor of Science/Nuclear Medicine Technology, 1994 EXPERIENCE
Kai Shin Clinic - Addiction Clinic, St Paul, Minnesota Physician Assistant (Addiction/Behavioral Health Practice) - 2020 to present Manage care for patients admitted into the detox unit Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical/mental status exam Order and interpret urine drug screens
Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Flatiron Health - Oncology EMR company, New York, New York Clinical Abstractor - 2020 to present
Abstract clinical data used for cancer research
Stillwater Medical Group/HealthPartners - Cancer Clinic, Stillwater, Minnesota Physician Assistant (Medical Oncology/Hematology Practice) - 2018 to 2020 Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical exam Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Manage care for patients undergoing chemotherapy
Manage care for patients with cancer related pain and sickle cell pain Follow patients after treatment is complete and monitor for recurrence Start a Cancer Survivorship Program and manage care for these patients UMPhysicians - Masonic Cancer Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Physician Assistant (Medical Oncology/Hematology Practice) - 2009 to 2018 Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical exam Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Manage care for patients undergoing chemotherapy
Manage care for patients with cancer related pain and sickle cell pain Follow patients after treatment is complete and monitor for recurrence Manage care for patients in the Cancer Survivorship Program Hubert H Humphrey Cancer Center, Coon Rapids, Minnesota Physician Assistant (Medical Oncology/Hematology Practice) - 2008 to 2009 Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical exam Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Manage care for patients undergoing chemotherapy
Manage care for patients with cancer related pain
Follow patients after treatment is complete and monitor for recurrence Marshfield Clinic Regional Cancer Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Physician Assistant (Medical Oncology/Hematology Practice) - 2000 to 2008 Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical exam Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medications
Manage care for patients undergoing chemotherapy
Manage care for patients with cancer related pain
Follow patients after treatment is complete and monitor for recurrence Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - 1995 to 1997
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals
Perform radionuclide diagnostic testing
Professional Licensing
State of Minnesota Physician Assistant License
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Drug Enforcement Agency Certification with X waiver Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - CPR and AED Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants