Physician Assistant Medical

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 12/2017 Rush University, Chicago, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Program 07/2013 Midwestern Career College, Chicago, IL

Master of Science 05/2013

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science 05/2009

Bradley University, Peoria, IL Major: Biological Sciences, Pre-Professional CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 07/2016 - 12/2017 Advanced Clinical Practice – Interventional Radiology 07/2017 - 12/2017

Community Healthcare System, Munster, IN, 5 weeks

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare All Saints, Racine, WI, 6 weeks

Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, 6 weeks

Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Chicago, IL, 5 weeks

• Proficient in history taking, physical exam skills, medical documentation, and consult services, as well as first assisting in an interventional radiology surgical setting

• Participated in and performed numerous IR procedures including PICC line placement and removals, tunnel catheter placement and removals, perm catheter placement and removals, hip and shoulder steroid injections and arthrograms, lumbar punctures, myelograms, paracenteses, and thoracenteses

• Proficient in common medical procedures including incision and drainage, wound packing and dressing, and suture and staple placement and removal

• Built and maintained strong relationships with doctors, coworkers, patients, and family members of patients at various sites

• Maintained effective communication in quickly changing and demanding environments Core Rotations (4 weeks each) 07/2016 - 06/2017

• Fields: Pediatrics, General/Hepatobiliary Surgery, Burn/Trauma Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Long Term Care/Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, and Women’s Health

• Locations: RUMC, Access Community Health Network, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Alliance Internal Medicine, Cottage Groove Healthcare Clinic, Dura LLC Elective Rotation (4 weeks)

• Interventional Radiology, RUMC

Master’s Research Project completed 11/2017

• “Comparing Asthma Prevalence and Severity in Urban and Rural Settings in the Chicagoland Area”

Created a study that compared and contrasted asthma incidence and symptom severity, as well as associated factors, in rural and urban environments RELATED EXPERIENCE

Vascular Interventional Professionals LLC., Hinsdale, IL 06/2018 - 08/2020 Physician Assistant

• Working with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in Interventional Radiology.

• Mastered proficiency in performing procedures including paracenteses, thoracenteses, PICC line placements and removals, port-a-catheter placements and removals, temporary and tunneled hemodialysis catheter placements and removals and thyroid biopsies

• Demonstrated robust time management and multi-tasking skills in caring for patients and completing assigned responsibilities

• Collaborated and communicated with nurses, APPs, physicians, and management to optimize patient care Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 09/2013 - 06/2015 Patient Care Technician

• Provided direct patient care in the step-down Cardiology and Oncology departments for a diverse population of patients

• Demonstrated robust time management and multi-tasking skills in caring for patients and completing assigned responsibilities

• Collaborated and communicated with nurses, physicians, and management to optimize patient care

• Mastered proficiency in a variety of skills including phlebotomy and performing EKGs Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 05/2013 - 09/2013 Medical Volunteer

• Volunteered in the GI department scheduling, checking in, and transporting patients St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL 09/2010 - 02/2011 Medical Volunteer

• Volunteered as a patient transporter and delivered specimens to the lab CERTIFICATIONS

• Physician Assistant Certification, NCCPA 01/2020 - 12/2022

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support 12/2020 - current

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider 12/2020 - current ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Rush University, Chicago, IL

• Awarded the Diversity Scholarship from the Rush University College of Health Sciences

• Volunteer activities:

Participated in a back to school fair at the YMCA, assisting in giving students eye exams and physicals

Participated in annual “Golden Ticket” event, teaching students how to give injects and use glucometers

Participated on a student panel for new student interviewees

Led guided tours during student interviews

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• American Academy of Physician Assistants Current

• Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants Current OTHER SKILLS

• Proficient with EPIC, Power-Chart, and other electronic medical record systems C. Williams, Page 3 of 3

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