Curriculum Vitae

Lindsay Portz

Nova Southeastern University

Physician Assistant

Start of Program June 2016

Graduated August 17, 2018

NCCPA Board Certified

Current Washington State License, Texas State License received on 12/22/20

DEA License

9924 NE 185th Street, Apt. 448

Bothell, WA

985-***-****

adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Nova Southeastern University June 2016 to August 2018

Jacksonville, FL

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Louisiana State University August 2011 to May 2015

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Work Experience

Physician Assistant for Orthopedic, Sports, Spine, and Hand Center

3726 Broadway

Everett,WA

February 19,2019- Current

Full-time Position

Supervising Physician: Tyler Kent, MD

First Assist in operating room: Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Releases, Reverse/Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasties, Trigger Finger Releases, Shoulder Arthroscopies, ACL reconstructions, Hip Hemiarthroplasties, Total Hip Arthroplasties, Total Knee Arthroplasties, Dupuytren’s Contracture Releases, Finger Amputations, Trapeziectomies with APL suspensionplasty, Tendon repairs, digital nerve and artery repairs, Hardware removals, I&D, Elbow Contracture Releases, Lateral and medial epicondyle debridement with tendon repairs, Distal Biceps tendon repairs, ORIF of fractures, External fixation of fractures, ACDF, laminectomies, and other orthopedic surgical cases

Perform clinical duties including: physical exams, fracture management, splinting, prescribe narcotic pain medications, wound treatment, multiple joint and hand cortisone injections, order and review radiographs, MRI/CT studies, EMG studies.

Hospital rounding for post-operative patients, placements and removals of wound vacs

Clinical Rotation Experience

Dr. Freedman, OBGYN August 22, 2017 to September 29, 2017

OBGYN- Dr. Freedman

Jacksonville, Florida

Performed history and physical exams on approximately 5-10 patients daily

Observed and assisted with all pelvic exams, Pap smears, and breast exams

Performed DOT physical exams

Performed military exit exams

Observed colposcopy and endometrial biopsy

Evaluated patients requesting weight loss medications using Adipex

Patient education on birth control, contraception, and prenatal care

Dr. Mario Pulido, Internal Medicine October 2, 2017 to November 10, 2017

Bay Medical Center

Panama City Beach, Florida

Performed history and physical exams daily on 20-50 adult inpatient cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic and orthopedic patients

Assisted with medication administration and performed compressions during a code

Performed history and physical exams daily on adult inpatients with varying levels of acuity

Gave case presentations daily

Reviewed lab values and assessed patient progress

Shadowed Cardiologist for 2 days in the cath lab, observed TAVR procedure, PAD procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantations

Dr. James Joyner, Pediatrics November 13, 2017 to December 22, 2017

All About Kids and Family, MC

Jacksonville, Florida

Performed history and physical exams on 8-15 pediatric patients daily from 0 months to 25 years of age, including sick and well visits

Administered routine vaccinations and interpreted basic throat swabs

Assisted in asthma emergencies

Removed sutures

Dr. Bryce Tiller, Emergency Medicine February 12th, 2018 to March 23rd, 2018

Baptist Health

Jacksonville, Florida

Performed history and physical examinations on approximately 15 adult patients per day

Observed and interpreted multiple EKGs, CT, X-rays

Developed appropriate differential diagnoses, assessments, and treatment plans

Discussed appropriate labs and order sets

Performed multiple pelvic exams with collection of cultures

Performed rectal and hemocult exams

Performed incision and drainage of abscesses and cysts

Inserted foley catheter and OG tube

Performed compressions during CPR

Attempted lumbar puncture

Aspiration of fluid from spinal cyst

Irrigation of cerumen

Sutured lacerations

Dr. Ron Thomas, Family Medicine March 26th, 2018 to May 4th, 2018

Dr. Ron Thomas

Jacksonville, Florida

Performed history and physical exams on 10-16 adult patients daily

Assisted in monitoring and developing treatment plans for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia

Assisted in examining, diagnosing and developing treatment plans for acutely ill patients

Counseled in family planning

Shaved off pedunculated lipoma and observed curettage

Administered vaccines

Irrigation of cerumen

Dr. Donald Straub, General Surgery May 7th, 2018 to June, 15th, 2018

St. Joseph’s Hospital

Tampa, Florida

Suture and staple removal

Observed laproscopic cholecystectomies and appendectomies, Da Vinci hernia repairs

Observed thoracotomy for diaphragm rupture, wound VAC management, CABG with Cardiothoracic surgery

First assisted with open ventral hernia repairs and inguinal hernia repairs, laproscopic cholecystectomies, gastric sleeve surgeries; sutured, tied, held retractors, maneuvered laproscopic camera for physician

Completed rounds for post-op patients in hospital setting and clinic setting

Completed punch biopsies

Removed surgical drains

Intubated patients with the anesthesia team

Stewart Marchman Act, Psychiatry June 18th, 2018 to July 20th, 2018

St. Augustine, Florida

Evaluate Patients with mental health conditions and prescribe pharmacotherapy

Saw patients for home visits with the FACT team

Dr. Amir Haghighat, Cardiology July 23rd, 2018 to August 17th, 2018

Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida

Panama City, Florida

Completed patient history, physical exams, progress notes, and rounded on patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Observed and participated in TEEs

Observed multiple Cath Lab procedures including left and right heart catheterizations, coronary angioplasties, peripheral runoffs with angioplasties, IVC filter placements, pacemaker implantations, CRT implantations, CRT generator replacements, carotid angioplasties, and atrial flutter ablation, and TAVR.

Used Doppler ultrasound to find pulse in lower extremities.

Interpreted EKGs.

Other Medical Employment

Louisiana Cardiology Associates June 2015 to April 2016

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Exercise Specialist

Description:

-Assess cardiovascular and metabolic capacity, and develop, implement, and evaluate exercise programs for patients. Provided educational materials and conducted sessions for patients. Performed nuclear stress tests, stress-echo treadmill stress tests, dobutamine stress-echo stress tests, treadmill stress tests, bike stress tests, 6-minute walk tests, and tilt tables. Measured, collected, and recorded patient data (e.g., vital signs), and recorded and reported any observed abnormalities or significant changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. EKG interpretation. Inspected and charted emergency supplies and equipment on a regular basis for proper functioning and adequate supply.

Our Lady of the Lake Hospital- Emergency Department May 2014 to April 2016

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ER Medical Scribe

Description:

-Work with healthcare providers in the Emergency Department to collect and chart patient medical history. Make consults for providers, answer phones, assist providers in delivering patient care, prepare discharge paper work, and assist the medical provider with any other tasks requested for patient care.

Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants Role: member

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery Role: member

Certifications

BLS certification - current

ACLS certification -current

Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification

NCCPA Certified

Volunteer Experiences

-St. Vincent’s Medical Mission at Home, 7 hours, Summer 2016

-Sports Physicals at Green Cove Springs Junior High School, 3 hours, Fall 2017

-Medical Mission Trip Dominican Republic, August 12-19, 2017

References

1.Dr. Tyler Kent, Orthopedic Surgeon

425-***-****, adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

2.Dr. Ronald Quam, Orthopedic Surgeon (Will be on deployment until February 2021*)

206-***-****, adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

3.Brandon Wilson, PA-C, Orthopedic Spine PA

505-***-****, adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

4.Michael Oliver, PA-C, Orthopedic PA

443-***-****, adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

5.Dr. Amir Haghighat, Interventional Cardiologist

850-***-****, adjt8x@r.postjobfree.com

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