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Encinitas, CA
Posted:
March 16, 2021

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Physician Assistant

Cell: +1-616-***-**** **** Tucker Lane

Email: adkysb@r.postjobfree.com 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-***-****

adkysb@r.postjobfree.com adkysb@r.postjobfree.com adkysb@r.postjobfree.com 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

616-***-**** 616-***-****

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