Physician Assistant Orthopedics
Resume:
Kristen Walsh
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
A diversity of education, employment, and life experience has readied me for the unique challenges faced as an orthopedic physician assistant. Greater than nine years as a provider in an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice have enhanced my skill sets and support confidence in my ability to become a valuable and productive member of your expanding orthopedic team.
EDUCATION
South University
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
•Board Certified: May 2011
Savannah, Georgia
University of North Carolina, Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Biology
•Date of Graduation: May 2008
•Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Dean's List, National Excellence in Math and Science Scholarship Recipient.
Cape Fear Community College
Associate of Science
•Date of Graduation: December 2004
Wilmington, North Carolina
•Presidents List, Phi Theta Kappa Society Member, Awarded Academic Honors for Independent Study.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
St. Luke's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Surgical and Clinical Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Duluth, Minnesota
July 2011 to Present
•First Surgical Assist, Clinical Provider
•Lead Preceptor for Education Experience and Internships: Athletic Training, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Medical students
College of St. Scholastica 2018 to Present
Duluth, Minnesota
•Guest Lecturer; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
CLINICIAL EXPERIENCE
Nursing Home
Savannah, Georgia
Allied Learning Experience
Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Savannah, Georgia Meghan McGovern
Applied Learning Experience
Chatham Skin and Cancer Center
Savannah, Georgia Claudia Gaughf, MD
Applied Learning Experience
Gastroenterology Consultants Savannah, Georgia Rachelle Dye, PA-C
Applied Learning Experience
Wilmington Surgical Associates Wilmington, North Carolina Mike Binstock, PA-C Shadowing Experience
Shoreview Urgent Care and Family Medicine
Carolina Beach, North Carolina Megan Duncan, PA-C Shadowing Experience
New Hanover Regional Hospital Wilmington, North Carolina Gregory Steinkraus, PhD Internship
January 2010
November 2009
August 2009
May 2009
February- April 2008
January 2008 -May 2008
January 2008 - May 2008
CLERKSHIPS
Internal Medicine
Savannah Medical Group Savannah, Georgia
John Northup, MD
Emergency Medicine
Memorial University Medical Health Center Savannah, Georgia
Jason Stillwater, MD
April 5 -May 7, 2010
May 17 - June 18, 2010
Primary Care
Candler Medical Group Savannah Savannah, Georgia
Jose Rendon, MD
Surgery
Memorial University Medical Health Center Savannah, Georgia
Gage Ochsner, MD
Pediatrics
Office of Greer Larned, MD Savannah, Georgia
Greer Larned, MD
Behavioral Medicine
Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, Georgia Chrissie Clure, MD
Elective/ Dermatology
Chatham Skin and Cancer Center Savannah, Georgia
Claudia Gaughf, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
White-Wilson Medical Center Ft. Walton Beach, Florida David Stoneking, MD
June 28 - July 30, 2010
August 9, 2010 - September 10, 2010
September 20, 2010 - October 22, 2010
November 1, 2010 - December 3, 2010
December 13, 2010 - January 21, 2010
January 31, 2011- March 4, 2010
EXPERIENCE
Professional and Club Rugby Football Player 1993 - 2004
•Participated nationally and internationally as a professional and club side player in the sport, with multiple appointments to territorial representative teams in both US events and overseas. Selected to a Division 1 club team and achieved a provincial position internationally.
Food and Beverage Industry Management 1993 - 2004
•Primary responsibility of daily operations of restaurant and bar business, supervision of personnel averaging 40 persons. Recognized for excellence in inventory management and promotional events.
Motivational Presenter; Vacation Property 1988-1992
•Shift start staff wide motivational presentation, monitoring and training of sales staff
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
NCCPA Board Certified: May 2011
State of Minnesota License: PA-C
State of Wisconsin License: PA-C
American Heart Association ACLS Certified American Heart Association BLS Certified
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound February 2018
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Minnesota Association of Physician Assistants
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