Amanda Laufer

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EDUCATION

Augusta University August 2020

Master of Physician Assistant Augusta, GA

Georgia Southern University December 2013

Bachelor of Science Chemistry Statesboro, GA

EMR EXPERIENCE

Athena, EPIC, Azalea, Cerner Powerchart

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam October 2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Expires January 2021 Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires August 2021

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Augusta University in Pediatric Endocrinology August 2020 Christopher P. Houk, MD Augusta, GA

Examined and diagnosed patients with a variety of endocrine diseases

Assisted children and parents manage type I diabetes with insulin pumps

Educated patients on disease process and management

Documented patient encounters in Cerner Powerchart system Augusta University in Memory Clinic August 2020

John Morgan, MD; Yehkyoung Stephens PA-C Augusta, GA

Performed memory and neurological exams for patients with memory and movement disorders

Administered motreal cognitive assessments, patient health questionnaire 9, and generalized anxiety disorder 7

Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with dementia and Parkinson

Educated patients on disease process and management

Documented patient encounters in Cerner Powerchart System Will’s Memorial Medical Center July -August 2020

Jon Stauffer, NP; R. Williams, MD, Cody Ward, PA; Coe, MD; Stone PA Washington, GA

Performed appropriate exams on patients from trauma to metabolic diseases

Diagnosed a range of diseases and developed treatment plans

Ordered imagining, serum and lab studies

Administered local anesthesia, sutured lacerations, and performed electrocardiograms

Assisted in emergency room procedures such as closed reductions and lacerations closures

Documented patient encounters in Azalea EMR system University Surgical Associates June – July 2020

Jay Newton Bates, MD Augusta, GA

Performed pre-op and post-op exams on patients with a wide variety of GI and hernia patients

Participated as first assist for numerous surgeries such as cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and mastectomy

Demonstrated proficiency in sterile technique and gowning

Sutured surgical incisions using various techniques, including simple buried and simple interrupted Research/Teaching Assistant March – April 2020

Augusta University Physician’s Assistant Department Augusta, GA

Planned, outlined, and drafted master’s thesis, entitled: Overview: Oral Allergy Syndrome Burke Medical Health Clinic February – March 2020

April Riggs, PA-C Waynesboro, GA

Conducted focused history and physical exams in an outpatient family medicine clinic

Diagnosed a wide variety of diseases and conditions and developed treatment plans

Completed numerous venipunctures and analyzed lab results

Implemented annual well patient exam and physical Amanda Laufer 2

The Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine January-February 2020 Joe Kappes, MD Augusta, GA

Conducted pertinent and routine physical exams on a wide age range of pediatric patients

Diagnosed a wide variety of conditions in the pediatric population and developed appropriate treatment plans

Administered questionnaires and age-related screenings to assess motor, social and cognitive developments

Performed throat culture swabs and nasal swabs on pediatric patients

Documented all patient encounters in Athena EMR system Women’s Health Associates of Walton; Piedmont Walton Hospital November – December 2019 Terry S. Chongulia, MD Monroe, GA

Assessed patients presenting with a wide range of obstetrics and gynecologic conditions

Assisted and observed on deliveries and gynecologic surgeries

Conducted pelvic exams, cervical exams, Pap smears, and wet preps

Performed history and physicals on pregnant patients Aiken Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Associates; Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health October – November 2019 David A. Steiner, MD Aiken, SC

Counseled mental health patients in an inpatient psychiatric ward and an outpatient setting

Rounded in local nursing homes and personal care homes

Diagnosed and treated wide range of psychiatric disorders

Charted admission and progress notes on patients in EMR system Dwight Eisenhower Army Medical Center September – October 2019 David Rivera, MD Fort Gordon, GA

Admitted patients with a variety of conditions ranging from chronic to acute care

Performed pertinent exams and diagnosed patients with acute and chronic conditions

Observed and assisted in numerous bedside procedures

Monitored patient through diagnostic tests telemetry and electrocardiogram University Hospital Cardiology Associates August – September 2019 Amanda Breeden, PA-C Augusta, GA

Encountered patients presenting with a variety of heart conditions

Performed pertinent exams and diagnosed patients with acute and chronic heart conditions

Monitored the health of my patients by ordering and interpreting appropriate labs, imaging and diagnostic tests

Developed appropriate treatment plans and provided patient education

Documented patient encounters in EPIC EMR system Michael Johnson, MD Augusta, GA

Observed cardiac catheterizations, left atrial appendage closures, left ventricular device placement, and aortic valve and mitral valve replacements

Diagnosed and treated a variety of cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and valvular disorders VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Christ Church Clinic May 2017- May 2018

Served in underprivilege and at-risk local community Augusta, GA

Recorded patient’s medical history and obtained and assessed vital signs

Performed focused physical exams and provided patient education, referrals and treatment plans Equality Clinic May 2017- May 2018

Obtained and recorded patient history and pertinent physical exam for LGBTQ+ community Augusta, GA

Communicated with staff in establishing treatment plans

Performed focused physical exams and provided patient education and treatment plans Clinic Latina May 2017- May 2018

Obtained and assessed vital signs, patient history and pertinent physical exam Augusta, GA

Communicated with a Spanish interpreter to provide patient education

Performed focused physical exams and provided patient education, referrals and treatment plans Amanda Laufer 3

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center March 2015- June 2015

Assisted the healthcare team and met the needs of patients in the spinal injury floor Augusta, GA

Communicated with staff providing updated information to family members

Transported blood and other bodily samples to the laboratory Cape Canaveral Hospital July 2012-August 2012

Served as a clerk in the ER and triaged patients Cocoa Beach, FL

Operated telephone to answer, forward calls and provide information about the services of the clinic

Communicated information and document using computer patient database EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Ambiopharm Inc. Pharmaceuticals- Purification Chemist II December 2014-May 2018

Organized large scale projects with multiple shifts and time chemical processes as a Team Leader North Augusta, SC

Preformed large chemical reaction, operated large scale HPLC instruments, analyzed a variety of data

Communicated with the team through multiple shifts

Produced a final product which was packaged

Performed equipment management and troubleshoot systems Georgia Southern Department of Chemistry- Research Assistant January 2013-May 2014

Thermodynamic and kinetic studies of iron binding to novel synthetic drugs and proteins Statesboro, GA

Analyzed data from electrophoresis, MALDI-TOF, and UV visible-spectroscopy

Presented results at SERMAC meeting held by American Chemical Society

Published an abstract to Student Chapter of ACS at Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern Department of Chemistry- Teaching Assistant August 2013-June 2014

Facilitated students in laboratories for the following classes: Statesboro, GA Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and General Chemistry PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Georgia Association of Physician Assistant- Member 2018-Present American Academy of Physician Assistant- Member 2018-Present HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Cum Laude 2014

National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2011-2014

Dean’s List 2011-2014

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