Kelly Elyse Fruth PA-C

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EDUCATION:

Chapman University, Lake Forest, California

●Masters of Medical Science- Physician Assistant Studies

●Masters Thesis: Spinal fusion vs TDR in the treatment of low back pain

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

●B.S. Biology- Minor in Chemistry

●Collegiate Athletics- Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

CERTIFICATIONS:

●Life Support Certification (ACLS, PALS, BLS), Expires 2/2021

●California Physician Assistant Board Licensure, Expires 6/2021

●NCCPA Certification, Expires 12/2022

●Current Active DEA License

●National Provider Identifier Number

●AAPA Controlled Substances Certification

PROFESSIONAL AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Interventional Pain Management & Workers Compensation/Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant

Bay Area Pain and Spine Institute (BAPSI) San Leandro, CA 2/2020-Present

●Responsible for monthly evaluations of chronic pain and workers compensation patients to determine effectiveness of interventional pain management treatments.

●Responsible for weekly check-ins with BAPSI Functional Restoration patients with the goal of helping patients acquire the skills and knowledge that leads to behavioral change necessary to restore function and improve quality of life.

●Perform a broad spectrum of interventional pain management procedures, including; trigger point injections, joint injections under ultrasound, Botox injections for migraines, PRP injections.

●Assist with interventional pain management procedures, including: epidurals, facet nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablations.

●Renewal of medications for pain management.

●Encourage the use of alternative methods for pain management including physical therapy, occupational therapy, aqua therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and yoga.

●Review drug use and monthly urine drug screening to identify appropriate use or abuse of medications.

●Counsel patients on addiction to narcotics with the goal to decrease use to the smallest effective dose to manage their pain.

●Communicate with primary care physicians, orthopedists, rheumatologists, psychiatrists, claims adjusters, workers compensation attorneys concerning the use of medications and patient progress.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver Health Denver, CO 1/2017-12/2018

●Displayed sound clinical skills in assessment of vital signs, glucose checks and lab draws.

●Provided pre- and post- operative care to ICU and medical surgical patients.

●Adhered to safety guidelines to eliminate safety risks to patients.

●Ensured an accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining detailed patient records providing progress updates to respective healthcare teams.

●Complied with HIPAA standards in processing patient information and recording of medical information.

●Designed and implemented a training program for recently hired certified nursing assistants.

Preschool Teacher

Sunflower Hill Preschool Denver, CO 2/2016-1/2017

●Delivered creative and interactive lessons on mathematics and language designed to promote cognitive, physical, and social development to an average of 15 students between 2-5 years of age.

●Maintained daily classroom schedule, which included learning colors, numbers, alphabets, and shapes.

●Developed and coordinated field trips for students.

●Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress.

Biological Science Technician

United States Geological Survey Moab, UT 2/2015-2/2016

●Integrated field and laboratory techniques to problem solve and interpret large scale biological issues.

●Utilized ArcGIS and GPS data self-collected in the field to produce maps for USGS research scientists.

●Conducted habitat/vegetation monitoring and inventories for specific species in potential habitat areas.

●Maintained general order and cleanliness of greenhouses.

Laboratory Technician

Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 10/2012-2/2015

●Dedicated clinical researcher offering excellence in molecular biology techniques, including DNA sample preparation, quantitation, and sequencing.

●Assisted with protocol development, design and review, sample and study documentation preparation, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.

●Responsible for lab management, inventorying supplies and placing orders.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Pro bono Disaster Healthcare Volunteer

Physician Assistant San Mateo 2/2020-Present

●COVID screening and testing.

Domestic Violence and Rape Victim Support Counselor

Group Leader Mission Viejo 3/2018-1/2020

●Developed and ran a support group for teenage domestic violence and rape survivors.

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