Laura Hartman PA-C

***** ******** *****

Boca Raton, FL

33428

561-***-****

adj3eq@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Graduation date:

December 20 2020

Keiser University

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

December 2016

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences ~ Summa Cum Laude

September 2013 Palm Beach State College

Associate in Arts~ Summa Cum Laude

LICENSURE

Physician Assistant Licensure

Issue Date: 02/04/2021 License number: PA 9113949

Prescribing number: PAX000017722

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association Issue Date: 10/2018

Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers – American Heart Association Issue Date: 10/2019

Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Health Care Providers – American Heart Association

Issue Date: 10/2019

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

As a physician assistant student, I have completed a total of 8 clinical rotations over a variety of specialties. I have gained experience thoroughly assessing patients from a multitude of specialties.

Obstetrics and gynecology

Florida Women’s Care Hollywood, Florida January-February 2020

• Performed competent gynecologic pelvic exams and pap smears

• Obtained a through patient history and presented to preceptor

• Participated in routine prenatal care

• Assisted with ultrasounds at different points of pregnancy and observed fetal heart tones

• Assisted with multiple circumcisions of newborns

• Obtained fetal heart tones and reported them to preceptor

• Obtained and evaluated urinalyses

• Performed venipuncture

• Performed stool guaiac tests

• Obtained vital signs

Psychiatry

Compass Health Oakland Park, Florida February-March 2020

• Obtained a thorough history and assessment of patient

• Obtained vital signs

• Provided comfort and empathy in a variety of patient situations

• Advised patients on healthy lifestyle activities

• Advised patients on blood pressure monitoring and reduction

• Assisted in formulating differential diagnoses for a variety of mental disorders

• Assisted in devising a plan for treatment, including medication prescribing and tapering

Aquifer Virtual Rotation due to CO-VID 19 April 2020

• Completed a variety of case-based learning assignments over a variety of specialties, including dermatology, psychiatry, general surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, family medicine and internal medicine.

Pediatrics

Dr. Joseph Wirth Plantation, FL May-June 2020

• Identified normal growth, development and behavior and assessments, as well as approaches to abnormalities from infancy through adolescence

• Described health maintenance and preventive care for children, including age- related issues in nutrition, safety, vaccination and risk factor identification and modification

• Obtained vital signs for all patients including newborns

• Recognized common acute and chronic pediatric conditions, congenital and genetic syndromes and managed treatment

• Applied principles of physiology and pharmacology to children from birth through adulthood, especially age-related changes

• Provided patient education to family

Family Medicine,

Dr. Barsoum Deerfield Beach, Florida June-July 2020

• Performed thorough histories and patient assessments and relayed them to preceptor

• Obtained vital signs

• Assisted in the evaluation and management of commonly encountered conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, gout and arthritis, as well as healthcare maintenance and disease prevention

• Observed suboxone treatment and maintenance

• Provided patient education

Surgery

Inov8 Orthopedics Houston, Texas August-September 2020

• Assisted in the physical exam of pre and post-operative patients and the evaluation of emergent and elective surgery cases

• First assist in total hip and knee reconstruction

• Performed a musculoskeletal history and physical extremity exam for the major anatomic areas: shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle

• Devised a clear and concise SOAP note for each patient

• Assisted in suturing (internal and external)

• Observed proper wound and musculoskeletal management and injuries

• Described various common fracture patterns and recognized the importance of closed versus open fractures

• Assisted with the interpretation of musculoskeletal x-rays of common fractures and degenerative conditions

Emergency Medicine

• Larkin ER Community Hospital Miami, Florida October-November 2020 Performed thorough assessment of patient’s history

• Obtained vital signs

• Performed a physical exam for common emergency issues including psychiatric and abdominal examinations

• Recorded information into EMR and patient charts

• Participated in the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic lab studies

• Discussed plan of care and possible treatment options with all patients Internal Medicine

Virtual, Jim Hancock PA-C November-December 2020

• Reviewed patient cases from a variety of disease states including diabetes, CO- VID 19, pneumonia and hypertension

• Discussed long-term management of common pathologic processes and their presentations

• Reviewed and interpreted imaging studies including CT scans, X-Rays and serum lab tests

• Documented all cases reviewed in SOAP format

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant

Shelling Dermatology

Boynton Beach, FL

December 2017- December 2018

• Verified patient information and record medical history

• Prepared patients for examination and office visit

• Recorded medical visits and skin exams as they were being performed by the provider

• Scheduled office visits, procedures and surgeries

• Counseled patients and translated physician’s orders

• Collected skin specimen samples and prepared them for lab testing

• Prepared surgical tray and assisted in surgical procedures, including Mohs, I&Ds, cyst excisions and electrodesiccation & curettage.

• Assisted in chemical peels

• Removed sutures and provided proper wound care

• Provided patient education

• Authorized new prescriptions and prescription refills

• Managed general office duties such as answering phone, entering insurance information and completing prior authorizations

• Ensured cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of office, exam room and all equipment

VOLUNTEER WORK

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Emergency Department: Supervisor: Aimee Yahn-Carmichael 561-***-**** adj3eq@r.postjobfree.com Hours: ~1280

Duties:

• Changed bedpan

• Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair

• Provided meals for patients and families

• Transported patients to MRI and CT scan

• Thoroughly cleaned rooms and beds

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families

• Assisted with clothing and gowns for patients

• Assisted patients in wheelchairs to triage upon discharge Shadowing

Physician Assistant and M.D. Shadowing April-2014 through May 2018 Specialties: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Endoscopy, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Primary Care References:

• Dr. Michael Shelling M.D.- Shelling Dermatology- 561-***-****

• Caroline Rangel, PA-C- Florida Back Institute- 561-***-****

• Dr. Aaron Elkin, M.D.- Florida Women’s Care- 954-***-****

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