Physician Assistant Telehealth

Meghan Barrus

Fort Wayne, IN ***** 260-***-**** ***********@*******.***

Summary

Motivated Indiana-licensed Physician Assistant seeking challenging position in positive, patient-centered work environment. Collaborative health care provider focused on best individualized results for each patient. Skills

Competent in suturing, reducing fractures, casting, splinting, and performing digital blocks

Independently evaluate and treat a wide range of

medical conditions

Competent in EMR computer systems

Certified in CPR, First Aid, and ACLS. Up-to-date on DOT certification.

Proficient in ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results

Wound and burn care

Emergency medicine

Experience

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 04/2022 - Current

Fort Wayne Orthopedics - Fort Wayne, IN

Work with Orthopedic surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants to provide complex clinical care management, patient education, and counseling.

Independently administer joint injections and perform aspirations. Administer and prescribe medications as well as perform various clinical procedures independently including, but not limited to, fracture reductions, casting, splinting, suturing, and nail excisions. Recommend tentative diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms. PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 09/2019 - 04/2022

Physician's Immediate Care - Fort Wayne, IN

Independently treated acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries of all ages- newborn through elderly. Independently administered joint injections and performed aspirations. Performed various procedures, including, but not limited to, laceration repair, I&D's, slit lamp eye examinations, fracture reductions, casting, splinting, and pelvic examinations. Provided medical consultations and treatments for Work Comp and DOT patients under physician supervision. Worked in collaboration with other midlevels and physicians to provide excellent, efficient medical care. Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 06/2018 - 09/2019

Fort Wayne Orthopedics, LLC - Fort Wayne, IN

Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures. Provided medical consultations and treatments for Orthopedic patients under physician supervision. First assisted in the OR including, but not limited to, shoulder and knee arthroscopies with ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, ORIF's, and total joint arthroplasties. Independently administered joint injections and performed aspirations First responder with trauma call with supervising physician. Performed fracture reductions, splinting, casting, and bedside I&D's with wound closures.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 07/2013 - 06/2018

Central Indiana Orthopedic Center - Muncie, IN

Independently performed examinations and treated patient's under supervising physicians Assisted the walk-in clinic with evaluating and treating patients Interpreted x-rays, MRI's, CT scans, and bloodwork Volunteered game coverage for Ball State University and Muncie High School athletics Affiliated with St. Vincent Health from 2013-2018

PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 02/2013 - 07/2013

Reid Orthopedics - Richmond, Indiana

Filled in for an Orthopedic PA for a short period who was on leave for the Army First assist in the OR

Evaluated and treated various general orthopedic conditions in the office and ER Took orthopedic trauma call with supervising physician PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 07/2007 - 07/2013

Orthopedics Northeast - Fort Wayne, IN

Assisted supervising Physician in the surgical and clincal settings Independently performed wound closures and applied dressings to various surgical wounds Covered IPFW sporting events and completed high school physicals On Ortho trauma call at Parkview and Dupont Hospitals Education and Training

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI Master of Science Physician Assistant, 2005

3.75 GPA (4.0 overall)

Passed PANCE board exam on first attempt

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI Bachelor of Science Sports Medicine, 2002

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Student Athletic Trainer for various CMU athletic teams and summer sports camps Internship with Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Provided coverage for soccer and football teams Activities and Honors

Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Member of the Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants

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