Physician Assistant

McCall Helstrom

Physician Assistant Student

612-***-**** admu8a@r.postjobfree.com

Enthusiastic, eager and adaptable physician assistant student that values patient centered care, effective communication and teamwork with a well-rounded academic and clinical background seeking urgent care physician assistant position.

EDUCATION

Des Moines University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Des Moines, IA June 2019 - Anticipated June 2021

●Masters Project: Optimizing Outcomes in Melanoma with Targeted Therapy

●Didactic elective course in Pain Management

●Clinical Rotations: June 2020 - May 2021

Family Medicine - UnityPoint Clinic, Des Moines IA - 12 weeks

Urgent Care - UnityPoint Clinic, Des Moines, IA - 8 weeks

Emergency Medicine - UnityPoint Methodist (Level 1 trauma center), Des Moines, IA - 4 weeks

Cardiology - UnityPoint Methodist, Des Moines, IA - 4 weeks

Outpatient Internal Medicine - Wilmington, DE - 4 weeks

Orthopedic Surgery - Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN - 4 weeks

Dermatology (elective) - Center for Dermatology, Lakeville, MN - 4 weeks

Psychiatry - Orchard Place (online), Des Moines, IA - 4 weeks

●Key Skills

Shave and punch biopsy Splinting Oral & written communication

Pelvic exam/PAP smear EMR navigation Eye examination using fluorescein stain

Obtaining/interpreting EKG Spirometry Wound closure (suture, staple, dermabond)

Incision and drainage Local anesthesia Joint injection of knee and shoulder

Minnesota State University - Mankato Bachelor of Science in Biology

Mankato, MN August 2014 - May 2018

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Certified Nursing Assistant June 2016 - January 2019

Laurels Peak long term care facility, Mankato, MN

●Provided nursing assistance to geriatric individuals in a 60-bed long term and transitional care unit.

Ridgeview Hospital - Geriatric Mental Health, Waconia, MN

●Assisted mentally ill geriatric individuals with daily tasks such as showering, brushing teeth, changing clothes, toileting and taking vital signs.

Ridgeview Hospital – Telemetry, Waconia, MN

Assisted nurses with medication distribution, obtained vital signs and blood sugar readings and helped patients with ambulation, toileting and personal hygiene during their stay at the hospital.

VOLUNTEER

English Tutor January 2019 - May 2019

Madrid, Spain

●Taught my host family English and took care of the children while learning and improving my Spanish.

Emergency Department/Urgent Care Assistant May 2016 - August 2017

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN

●Assisted emergency department staff by stocking and cleaning rooms, preparing equipment and engaging with patients.

Heart Disease Camp Counselor July 2017, July 2018

Camp Odayin, Crosslake, MN

●Assisted nurse in daily medication administration and provided a safe and fun environment for children to meet new friends and learn about their heart conditions.

Child Mentor May 2016 - June 2018

YMCA Brother-Sister Program, Mankato, MN

●Mentored a young female through difficult life situations and planned fun weekly educational activities.

Medical Mission Trip December 9-17 2017

MEDLIFE, Managua, Nicaragua

●Observed physicians provide free medical care in Spanish to multiple rural communities throughout Nicaragua, distributed medications and provided education to children on how to properly brush teeth to prevent tooth decay.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants, student member 2019 - 2021

Iowa Physician Assistant Society 2019 - 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association January 2020

BLS, Basic Life Support American Heart Association June 2019

Diversity Health Series Des Moines University May 2020

AWARDS, HONORS & LEADERSHIP

Des Moines University Scholarship recipient Des Moines University 2019 - 2021

Pre-PA Club Vice President Minnesota State University, Mankato 2017-2018

Summa Cum Laude Minnesota State University, Mankato 2018

Dean’s List Minnesota State University, Mankato 2014-2018

Maverick Scholarship Award recipient Minnesota State University, Mankato 2014 - 2018

REFERENCES

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