Maura Clemons, PA-S*

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Ave N. Plymouth, MN 55441 651-***-**** adim2l@r.postjobfree.com Pronouns: She, Her, Her’s

Education

Master of Science The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN Projected Graduation- December 18th, 2020 Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Capstone Project:Duration of Palliative Care and Its Impact on Survival Time in Advanced Stage Cancers Completed Clinical Rotations:

Psychiatric Medicine Lakeview Behavioral Health, Grand Rapids, MN September 2020

- Skills: Telehealth and in-person history and physical exam; mental status examination; psychiatric medication management; laboratory ordering and interpretation; medication assisted addiction treatment; Sprivado administration; interprofessional collaboration with social work, LDAC, and therapists. Pediatric Medicine Essentia Health, Duluth, MN October 2020

- Skills: Well-child checks, patient and guardian education; immunization counseling; dermatoscope use; cryotherapy; candida injections; diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses; ADHD evaluation and treatment. Musculoskeletal Essentia Health/ Northern Orthopedics, Brainerd, Baxter, and Staples, MN October-November 2020

- Surgeries as first or second assist: Total lateral hip replacement, total knee replacement; ankle and knee hardware removals and insertion; open rotator cuff repair; laparoscopic meniscectomy; laparoscopic acromioplasty; laparoscopic ACL repair with autograft; carpal tunnel release.

- Clinical procedures performed: wound care; joint injections; bursa injections; trigger finger injections; fracture reduction and stabilization; splinting; casting and removal; appropriate physical examination. General Surgery Essentia Health, Brainerd and Baxter, MN November 2020

- Surgeries as first assist including running camera, closing, and retracting: thyroidectomies; parathyroidectomies; mastectomies; lumpectomies with sentinel node excision; exploratory laparoscopies; exploratory laparotomies; laparoscopic appendectomies; open and laparoscopic cholecystectomies; laparoscopic, robotic, and open hernia repairs; pre and post-operative rounding, orders, and patient education.

- Clinical procedures assisted or performed: vasectomies; abscess incision and drainage; hemorrhoid banding; lipoma excision; drain removal; skin biopsy; subcutaneous mass biopsy; pre and post-operative assessment, treatment, and education.

Primary Care I, II, and III Essentia Health, Pillager, MN September 2019, November 2019, February 2020

- Skills: Thorough history and physical exam; appropriate ordering of labs and lab interpretation; appropriate ordering of imaging and interpretation; acute and chronic disease management and education of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; health maintenance and disease prevention; suturing and suture removal; abscess incision and drainage; skin biopsy; toenail removal; joint injections; ear irrigation and curettage; DOT examinations. OB/GYN Essentia Health, Brainerd and Baxter, MN January 2020

- OB Skills: Interview and physical exam and patient education; new and 28 week OB visits and appropriate education, laboratory, and physical examinations; acute pregnancy examinations including fetal heart tone monitoring; assisted in vaginal deliveries; triage of acute symptoms.

- GYN Skills: breast exams; pelvic exams; speculum exams; pap smears; vaginal laboratory studies; ultrasound interpretation; IUD insertion; IUI; Nexplanon insertion; colposcopy; infertility management and counseling; STI management; health maintenance screening, counseling, and treatment; pre and post-operative management.

- Surgical Experience: cesarean section; vaginal hysterectomy and sapling-oophorectomy; exploratory laparoscopy; laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal; endometrial tissue ablation; cystocele and rectocele reconstruction. Inpatient Medicine Essentia Health, Brainerd, MN December 2019

- Skills: Laboratory interpretation; medication management; admission and discharge orders; collaboration with a variety of specialities and interprofessionally; patient handoff and transfer of care; chronic and acute disease management . Emergency Medicine Essentia Health, Brainerd, MN October 2019

- Skills: Laboratory interpretation; suturing; splinting; nerve blocks; EKG interpretation; cardiac monitoring; cardioversion; radiology interpretation; medication management; abscess incision and drainage; lumbar puncture; bedside ultrasound; mental health crisis intervention.

Palliative Medicine Essentia Health, Duluth, MN Projected December 2020 EMR Experience: Epic, Procentive

Prerequisite Completion University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI June 2015 - August 2016 Bachelor of Arts University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN May 2014 Major in Chemistry, Minor in Justice and Peace Studies Study Abroad: Indian Art and Music UMAIE January 2013 Social and Political Transformation of Ecuador HECUA January 2012 Certifications and Memberships

Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) Testing date: January 12, 2021 Basic Life Support June 2019 - June 2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support June 2019 - June 2021 Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member August 2018 - Present American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member August 2018 - Present Bayer IUD Insertion Education Completion February 2019 Work Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital – St. Louis Park, MN December 2016 – February 2018 Lifeguard Ridgedale Family YMCA – Minnetonka, MN August 2016 – May 2018 AVID Tutor Bloomington Kennedy High School – Bloomington, MN September 2016 – June 2018 In-Home Hospice Aide Our Lady of Peace Hospice – St. Paul, MN June 2016 – December 2016 Resident Assistant St. Crispin Living Community – Red Wing, MN April 2015 – Summer 2016 Private Swim Instructor Red Wing Family YMCA – Red Wing, MN February 2015 – Summer 2016 Personal Care Assistant Private Employer – Red Wing, MN October 2015 – March 2016 Young Adult Service Corps St. Peter’s UCC – Granite City, IL September 2014 – February 2015 Research Assistant University of St. Thomas Chemistry – St. Paul, MN January 2014- May 2014 Business 200 Facilitator University of St. Thomas – St. Paul, MN June 2013 – May 2014 Lifeguard & Swim Instructor City of Red Wing – Red Wing, MN Fall 2006 – September 2014 Volunteer Work

C.A.R.E. Clinic Red Wing, MN March 2016 – Spring 2018 Sound Strings Red Wing, MN March 2010 – Winter 2017 VISION – University of St. Thomas Santa Fe, NM Spring 2013 WyldLife Leader and Camp Counselor Red Wing, MN 2008 – 2012 Work Staff Castaway Club YoungLife Camp – Detroit Lakes, MN August 2011 Tutor-Mentor Program St. Anthony Park Elementary – St. Paul, MN Spring 2011 References

Jessica Sampson, APRN, CNP OB/GYN Essentia Health - Brainerd and Baxter, MN Preceptor Email: adim2l@r.postjobfree.com

Steve Palmer, MPAS PA-C Emergency and Urgent Care Essentia Health Brainerd and Baxter, MN Preceptor Email: adim2l@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 410-***-**** Kassandra Nelson, APRN, CNP Family Medicine, Essentia Health Pillager, MN Preceptor Email: adim2l@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 218-***-**** Carolyn Jahr MS, PA-C Surgery Essentia Health Duluth, MN and Assistant Professor at The College of Saint Scholastica MPAS program Duluth, MN Professor and Academic Advisor Email: adim2l@r.postjobfree.com

Paul Thompson, MD Orthopedics Essentia Health Brainerd/ Northern Orthopedics Brainerd, MN Preceptor Email: adim2l@r.postjobfree.com Phone:218-***-****

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