Physician Assistant - Certified

Dalton **** Elk Point Circle Laut, MMS, PA-C

Las Vegas, Nevada 89147

(610) 428- 5896

adlpsw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

A personable and empathetic new graduate seeking first-time employment as a Physician Assistant to positively impact patients and peers.

EDUCATION:

8/2018 – 10/2020 M.M.S - PA, Salus University – Elkins Park, PA 8/2013 – 5/2018 B.S in Biology, East Stroudsburg University – East Stroudsburg, PA CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

10/5/2020 – 10/23/2020 Psychiatric Medicine Clinical Rotation, ISL Psychiatric Services – Stroudsburg, PA

• Conducted H&P on assigned set of patients each day

• Adjusted medications and discussed treatment plans with Dr. Ilan Levinson, MD

• Wrote patient notes in EMR for medication checks as well as initial psychiatric evaluations

• Administered psychiatric medication injections

• Set-up and monitored patients undergoing Spravato (esketamine) intranasal treatments

8/31/2020 – 9/18/2020 General Surgery Clinical Rotation, Delaware County Hospital – Drexel Hill, PA

• Assisted in general and orthopedic surgical procedures under the supervision numerous surgeons

• Scrubbed in on surgeries including ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft, multiple knee arthroscopes, reverse shoulder replacement surgery, carpal tunnel release surgery, open and laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, lymph node excision, breast mass excision

• Responsibilities included holding retractors, suction, limb positioning and superficial closing with both suture and staples 8/10/2020 – 8/28/2020 Pediatric Orthopedic Clinical Rotation, Nemours/AI DuPont Hospital for Children – Bryn Mawr, PA

• Performed history and hands on physical exams on children presenting with numerous acute issues such as fractures and sports injuries as well as other orthopedic complaints including scoliosis, LCPD, metatarsus adductus, tibial torsion, femoral anteversion and toe walking while under the supervision of Courtney Valko, PA-C.

• Followed fracture healing through follow-ups of patients returning at numerous points during the healing process

• Learned casting and bracing techniques under the supervision of Courtney Valko, PA-C as well as numerous casting technicians

• Assisted in the assessment and plan for different types of orthopedic cases spanning through numerous subspecialties

• Received guidance in documentation, billing procedure and use of EMR while on this rotation

7/20/2020 – 8/7/2020 Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation, Holy Redeemer Hospital – Meadowbrook, PA

• Saw emergency room patients and performed history and physical exams under the supervision of Dr. Alla Waxman, DO.

• Was involved in the assessment and plan for all patients seen while on rotation

• Received experience and guidance in documentation and use of EMR while on this rotation

6/8/2020 – 6/26/2020 Radiology Virtual Rotation, Salus University – Elkins Park, PA

• In a virtual rotation provided by Salus University during the COVID-19 pandemic, the applicant reviewed radiological images including radiograms, MRI, CT scan and ultrasound.

• Reviewed the aforementioned imaging modalities used in thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic and pediatric cases

• Had education on review and interpretation of these radiologic images

2/3/2020 – 3/6/2020 Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation, Inspira Medical Center – Vineland, NJ

• Under the supervision of numerous attending physicians and resident physicians, the applicant rounded on an inpatient population, wrote detailed progress notes and presented patients to the attending physician

• Assisted in the assessment and plan for all patients rounded upon

• Received daily lecture on numerous body systems and procedures

• Researched and presented on topics assigned by an attending physician

12/31/2019 – 1/31/2020 Family Medicine Clinical Rotation, Conshohocken Family Medicine – Conshohocken, PA

• Performed physical exams and recorded vital signs under the supervision of both Glenn Miller, DO and Glenn Miller JR., DO

• Population consisted of only adult and geriatric patients

• Received experience and guidance in documentation and use of EMR while on this rotation

11/19/2019 – 12/19/2019 Pediatric Clinical Rotation, Advocare Greentree Pediatrics – Marlton, NJ

• Performed history and physical exams on children with acute presentations as well as age appropriate child well exams and management of chronic disease or disorder under the supervision of Bryan Levey, MD.

• Patient population ranged from newborns to 18-21-year-old patients

• Managed patients with Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) with Dr. Levy

• Assisted in assessment and plan for all patients seen 10/19/2019 – 11/19/2019 Family Medicine Clinical Rotation, Complete Physician Services – Philadelphia, PA

• Performed history and physical exams on over 75 patients under the supervision of Kenneth Wiseman, MD

• Patients population included pediatric through geriatric populations

• Acquired vital signs from all patients seen and assisted in the assessment and plan for all patients seen

• Received experience and guidance in documentation and use of EMR while on this rotation

9/19/2019 – 10/19/2019

Women’s Health Clinical Rotation, Montgomery County Correctional Facility – Montgomery, PA

• Performed history and physical exams on over 150 patients under the supervision of Danielle Shultz, CRNP.

• Conducted over 50 solo pelvic exams as well as an IUD removal and acquiring vital signs from all patients.

• Assisted on assessment and plan for all patients seen.

• Received experience and guidance in documentation and use of EMR while on this rotation

• Was well educated on the working of correctional medicine, and also shadowed internal medicine providers in the prison system 5/2019 – 6/2019

Preclinical Experience, Green & Siedner Family Practice – Lansdale, PA

• Performed history and physical examinations on patients of Dr. Jack Rosenfeld, DO and discussed possible treatment plans thereafter.

1/2019 – 3/2019

Preclinical Experience, Central Bucks Family Practice – Doylestown, PA

• Shadowed Brenna Dobson PA-C as she saw patients.

• Discussed cases and treatment plans.

9/2016 – 7/2018 Patient Care Assistant, St Luke’s Hospital – Easton, PA

• Conducted direct patient contact through bedside rounding, phlebotomy, patient positioning, and patient comfort and mobility.

• Oversaw special populations, including those with cognitive disabilities and patients with psychological diagnosis and substance abuse disorders.

• Completed postmortem care and documentation on patients.

• Documented patient meals and I/Os.

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

12/21/2020

NCCPA Board Certification

8/6/2019 – 8/2021 ACLS and PALS

Title XI Mandated Reporter

SKILLS:

Patient Advocate

Problem Solving

Collaboration

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