Physician Assistant Health
Resume:
Physician Assistant
Cell: +1-616-***-**** **** Tucker Lane
Email: *****@****.****.*** Encinitas, CA 92024
Professional Summary
Ambitious, disciplined, & well-traveled Grand Valley State University graduate seeking to be challenged both personally & professionally as a competent & compassionate Physician Assistant. My objective is to provide quality health services for the community, to promote wellness, to relieve suffering, & to restore health as swiftly, safely, & humanely as possible, consistent with the best service that can be given at the highest value for all concerned. Education Certifications/Memberships
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Physician Assistant Studies December 2019 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences Spring 2015 California State License Expires 12/2021
Colorado State License Expires 1/2022
Michigan State License Expires 4/2022
NCCPA Board Certified January 2020
AHA Basic Life Support Expires 3/2023
Emphasis on Pre-Health Care Professional PA Studies AHA ACLS Expires 3/2023 Physician Assistants for Global Health 2019
Mahidol University International College Salaya, Thailand AAPA Member 2019 Social Science Studies Spring 2014 DEA license Expires 5/2023 Clinical Education
Emergency Medicine
Spectrum Health Butterworth ER Grand Rapids, MI
Preceptor: Angelina Hasty - PA-C 11/4/19 - 11/29/19
Improved skill-set in acute pain management, incision & drainage, wound care, splint applications, casting, etc.
Worked in concomitance with EMS, nursing staff, & ancillary services to provide emergent care for patients in acute distress & helped arrange rapid care for patients that require urgent treatment
Carefully & competently analyzed test results & data collected during examinations to ensure proper diagnoses & treatment
Utilized proper sterile technique, infiltrated lacerations with local anesthetic, & repaired wounds with simple interrupted sutures
OB/Gyn
Grand Rapids OB/Gyn Grand Rapids, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Stephen Dalm - DO 10/7/19 - 11/1/19
Performed comprehensive well-woman examinations including pap smears, bimanual pelvic exams, STI risk assessment, & gynecological health maintenance monitoring
Evaluated gynecological conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, stress/urge incontinence, breast masses, pelvic organ prolapse, decreased libido, abnormal uterine bleeding, & pelvic pain
Assisted in IUD insertions, colposcopy, biopsies, laparoscopic hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, & caesarean section deliveries
Provided obstetric services such as preconception counseling, prenatal, & postnatal care to women of child-bearing age
Global Health/International Medicine
O2 Medical Network Cusco, Peru
Preceptor: Dr. Teddy Vargus 8/12/19 - 10/4/19
Assisted in a number of procedures such as wound dressing changes, incision & drainage, abdominoplasties, liposuction, & spinal surgeries
Diagnosed & assisted in the treatment of common illnesses endemic to the region such as altitude sickness, Salmonella Enteritis, Amoebiasis, etc.
Participated in urgent ambulance transports & house-call visits for travelers & foreign patients
Utilized medical Spanish language & assisted nursing staff in taking vital signs, removal & placement of IV’s, & changing IV medications
General Surgery
Grand Health Partners - General Surgery Grand Rapids, MI Preceptor: Todd Vroegop - PA-C, Randy Brady - PA-C, Matt Seerveld - PA-C 6/24/19 - 7/26/19
Supervised first-assistance of a variety of procedures such as laparoscopic gastric sleeve, hernia repairs, gastric band removal, liver biopsies, gastric revisions, etc.
Closed after surgical procedures; performed interrupted & running subcutaneous sutures
Provided pre-operative & post-operative care to surgical patients
Assisted in nutrition, exercise, & pre-operative patient education classes Psychiatric Medicine
Spectrum Health Psych Consultation Service Grand Rapids, MI Preceptor: Dr. Ryan Marin - MD, Ryan Miller - PA-C 5/28/19 - 6/21/19
Inpatient consultation for suicide risk assessment, alcohol withdrawal, delirium, management of pre-existing psychiatric illnesses, depression, polysubstance abuse, etc.
Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities
Conducted psychiatric evaluations & executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities
Recorded comprehensive patient histories & assisted in coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members
Rural/Underserved Medicine
Muskegon Family Care Muskegon Heights, MI
Preceptor: Ryan Busch - PA-C 4/29/19 - 5/24/19
Performed procedures such as joint and trigger point injections under supervision
Obtained skills to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds
Participation & observation of Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders; Suboxone and Methadone maintenance program
Assisted in teaching community cooking classes & nutrition education for chronic conditions such as Diabetes & Hypertension
Family Medicine
Spectrum Health Medical Group Kentwood Family Medicine Kentwood, MI Preceptors: Erin Barrett - PA-C, Dr. Jason Essenberg - DO 2/25/19 - 4/26/19
Performed newborn, well-child, & well-adult exams
Utilized current USPSTF recommendations for screenings
Applied evidence-based preventative medicine tactics to assist in providing primary & urgent care with patient- centered approach to improve & maintain the health of patients
Performed basic procedures such as excisions, punch biopsies, & mole removals under supervision Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI Preceptors: Nicole Dehaan - PA-C, Erin Tietsma - PA-C, Dr. Elizabeth Kozak - MD 1/2/19 - 2/22/19
Obtained detailed histories, performed physical exams, incision & drainage, & administered cryotherapy under supervision
Interpreted diagnostics, labs, radiological studies, & EKG’s
Utilized evidence-based medicine to help manage complex patients with multiple comorbidities and chronic diseases such as Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, & Hypertension
Assisted in providing emergent care to high-acuity patients; observed transfer to ED & specialty consults Employment
California Mobile Physicians Alpine, CA
Physician Assistant January 2021-current
Provided house call medical services for homebound geriatric & physically disabled patients, offering patient- centered primary care experience in the home setting, as well as assisted & independent living facilities. BioCare, Inc. Holt, MI
Per Diem Physician Assistant August 2020-October 2020
Performed physical exams for employees in Bio-Care’s specialized exam trucks, which provides on-site medical testing
& screening services that assist clients in meeting their regulatory compliance requirements while also enhancing employee health and safety.
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, MI Nursing Technician (CNA) May 2015-January 2016
Attended to daily living activities, personal, hygienic, and simple human needs in order to maintain in the clinical facility an atmosphere conducive to treatment and comfort for residents in care.
As directed by professional staff, moved, positioned, lifted and transported patients in care using a variety of lifts and other aids in order to make them more comfortable, to prepare them for treatment and to deliver them to appropriate treatment facilities.
As a Patient Safety Attendant, monitored and attended to aggressive, disoriented, suicide-risk, or substance impaired patients by maintaining 100% visual and audible observation of assigned patient to exceed safety and risk compliance expectations.
American House Senior Living Communities Jenison, MI Resident Aide (CNA) August 2014-May 2015
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information.
Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Community Involvement & Professional Development
GVSU RPC Student Society 2016-2018
Volunteer Chair & Member
Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center
Volunteer 2017
Heaven Hill Academy in Nepal
English tutor & Volunteer 2017
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Child Life Volunteer 2015
International Needs
Volunteer 2015
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
CNA Clinical Training 2014-2015
Language Education in Bangkok, Thailand
Volunteer English Teacher 2014
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member 2013-current
GVSU Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Member 2013-2015
Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Centers
Volunteer 2013-2014
ISL Costa Rica Medical Mission Trip
Volunteer 2013
Apogee Therapy Center
Volunteer 2013
Health Motion Physical Therapy
Volunteer 2012-2013
GVSU Coed Cheerleading
Athlete & Team Member 2011-2013
Awards & Honors
PA’s for Global Health Student Scholarship 2019
Spectrum Health Diversity Scholarship 2019
Career Center Internship Award, GVSU 2019
Murray Study Abroad Scholarship 2019
Study Abroad Photography Scholarship 2019
WGVU Public Media Scholarship 2019
Graduated Magna Cum Laude 2015
GV Laker Scholarship, GVSU 2011-2015
GVSU State Competitive Scholarship 2011-2015
Dean’s List, GVSU 2011-2015
Padnos International Center Scholarship 2013
Gilman International Scholarship 2013
References
Beth Sweney Angelina Hasty Erin Barrett
Physician Assistant, PA-C Physician Assistant, PA-C Physician Assistant, PA-C Psoriasis & Eczema Treatment Center Emergency Care Specialists Kentwood Family Medicine 833 Michigan St. NE, Suite #102 4100 Embassy Drive SE - Suite 400 4600 Breton Rd SE #102 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Kentwood, MI 49508
863-***-**** 586-***-**** 562-***-****
*******@****.****.*** ********.**@*****.*** ****.*******@**************.*** Theresa Bacon-Baguley Lisa Pagnucco
Associate Dean of Research, PH.D Associate Professor, PharmD GVSU PA Program GVSU PA Program
301 Michigan St NE 301 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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