Physician Assistant Medical

Jennifer T. Sprague, PA-C, MPAS, RD

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Education

Kettering College, Kettering, OH

Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Magna Cum Laude

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science and Coordinated Program, Dietetics, Magna Cum Laude

United States Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Health Care Specialist (Medic) Course

Professional Experience

Cincinnati Observational and Professional Services April 2018- Present

Physician Assistant

·Perform minor surgical procedures for patients within the emergency room including wound closure, abscess incision and drainage

·Completion of pelvic exams for multiple gynecologic concerns including STI’s, pregnancy of unknown location and dysmenorrhea

·Assist with emergent bedside ultrasounds for multiple etiologies including evaluation of intrauterine pregnancies, gallbladder and kidneys

·Collaborate with multiple disciplines to assist in patient plan of care, appropriate monitoring and follow up once discharged from the hospital or emergency room

·Responsible for the medical decision making within observation unit, including interpreting test results and managing and treating patient within a very specific timeframe

St. Elizabeth Hospital October 2017-April 2018

Physician Assistant

·Assist Physicians in daily duties, rounding, pre and post operative evaluations

· First Assist for thoracic and intra-abdominal surgeries

·Provide patient care for both inpatient consultations and outpatient clinics, including evaluation and management of patients who have lung and thoracic injuries and diseases

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center August 2011-October 2017

Clinical Dietitian

· Provide general nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy and assist in research throughout the hospital in multiple disciplines, including gastroenterology, pulmonology, oncology, NICU and PICU

·Part of a multi-disciplinary team for both inpatient and outpatient care

·Function as an patient education liaison as a part of the CCHMC education committee, reviewed over 100 educational materials for various specialties within the hospital

University of Cincinnati Athletics August 2011-January 2015

Clinical Dietitian Consultant

·Provide nutrition counseling and classes for student athletes of the UC athletic department, including preventative and medical nutrition therapy for various illnesses and injuries

·Develop educational materials for student athletes, including grocery lists, recipes and a monthly Nutrition newsletter, among many other handouts

United States Army

Medical Manager April 2003-February 2011

·Directly responsible for training, accountability, health and welfare of 38 Soldiers

·Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing emergency medical and surgical treatment to American and Iraqi soldiers and their families

·Certified as an EMT-B and received training in suicide and crisis intervention

Service and Volunteer Work

Flying Pig Marathon

Volunteer Marathon Training Coach and Race Pacer, May 2008-May 2018

Medical Tent Volunteer, May 2016

Chattanooga Ironman

Medical Tent Volunteer, October 2018

Licensure

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified, June 2018

Board Certified Specialist of Pediatric Nutrition, November 2013

Licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio, 2012-2018

Honors/Scholarships

Recipient, Academic and Clinical Distinction Award, July 2017

Recipient, Who’s Who Academic Award, May 2017

Recipient, Bob Franks Veteran Scholarship, July 2016

Recipient, Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, Company and Battalion levels of the U.S. Army, 2007

Publications/Presentations

“Safety and Tolerability of Enteral Protein Supplementation for Infants With Brain Injury”, Nutrition In Clinical Practice, August 2015, Volume 30, Number 4

“Nutrition for the Young Athlete”, presentation for Residents Noon Conference, February 2014

“NICU Nutrition Education”, Monthly Nutrition Lecture provided to Medical Residents, 2012-2014

Committee/Special Projects

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants, May 2015-Present

Member, Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, May 2015-Present

Member, Education Council Committee, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2013-2015

Member, Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2012-2014

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