Laura Louthan otzskr@r.postjobfree.com 574-***-****

PROFILE:

Certified Physician Assistant seeking a position as an orthopedic physician assistant. Physician Assistant with eight months emergency room experience and five months of surgical experience. Eight years operating room experience as a certified surgical technician in orthopedics and general surgery. Role as a surgical technician encompassed first scrubbing, as well as second scrubbing and first assisting in all surgeries, mainly total joint replacements, revisions and fracture repairs. All surgical experience was in major operating rooms in inpatient hospital setting focusing on general orthopedics.

EDUCATION:

ARCADIA UNIVERSITY, Christiana, Delaware

Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Program

Graduated with honors May 19, 2011, Physician Assistant

PANCE passed June 3, 2011, Certified June 9, 2011

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, South Bend, Indiana

Bachelor of Science Degree

December 2008, General science

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE, Michigan City, Indiana

Associate of Science Degree- Surgical Technology

August 2004, Certified Surgical Technologist

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Indiana

Bachelor of Arts Degree

August 1990, Journalism and Marketing

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Emergency medicine; surgery; orthopedics; international medicine (infectious disease) Tanzania, Africa; obstetrics/gynecology; pediatrics; internal medicine; geriatrics/palliative care; primary care

Emergency Medicine

Major ER and fast track, St Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE

Surgery

Trauma, general vascular, General & Vascular Surgery, South Bend, IN

Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgery, South Bend Orthopedics, South Bend, IN

International Medicine- Tanzania, Africa

University health clinic/city hospital, University of Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Comprehensive OBGyne, Noblesville OBGYN, Noblesville, IN

Pediatrics

Outpatient setting, Seaford Pediatrics, Seaford, DE

Internal Medicine

Outpatient setting, Union Medical Clinic, Havre de Grace, MD

Geriatrics/Palliative Care

Geriatric and palliative care, Christiana Care Health Systems, Newark, DE

Family Practice

Outpatient setting, University Park Family Medicine, South Bend, IN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Elkhart General Hospital March 12, 2012 – present

Elkhart, IN

Certified Physician Assistant- Cardiothoracic Surgery

Round on critical care and post surgical care patients, charting and writing orders; interpret labs and Xrays; administer strict diabetic insulin control; remove chest tubes, pacing wires and hemovac drains; first assist and second assist in cardiothoracic surgery; endovascular vein harvesting; closure of sternum, chest and harvest incisions. Hold clinics for post operative patients, smoking cessation and weight loss counseling, monitor PT/INR, and write prescriptions. Dictate office visits, phone conversations, post operative visits, H&Ps and discharge summaries.

Three Rivers Health / HPP; Emergency Consultants, Inc. August 1, 2011 – February, 2012

Three Rivers, MI

Certified Physician Assistant- Fast Track Emergency Room

Examine, diagnose and treat patients in fast track emergency room. Average of 25 patients per 12 hour shift. Highest average RVU of midlevels in the ED. Majority of cases involve suturing, local injections, incision and drainage procedures, ankle sprains and wrist fractures. Responsibilities include physical examination, history taking, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing pertinent to patient’s condition. Perform procedures as indicated, instruct and counsel patients, prescribe medications, refer patients to appropriate health care providers for management or consultation. Use QualCharts to write history, progress notes, orders and discharge summaries.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN August 2004-May 2009

Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN August 2008- present PRN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Clinicals- Allied Surgicenter and St Joseph Regional Med Ctr. 10/03-07/04

Certified Surgical Technologist with seven years clinical experience in major operating rooms. Scrub responsibilities ranged from first scrubbing to first assisting the surgeon any surgical case. Coordinate staff for emergency cases, organize operating suites for scheduled daily surgery, prepare and set up mayo and back tables for surgery. Provide a sterile field in accordance to aseptic techniques. Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Prep patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Transport patients to the operating room, position and drape patient pre-surgery. Train and precept new staff.

InterCall, Inc. Account Executive, Senior Account Manager

UPS Pre-Load Specialist, Air freight package delivery

Telecommunications, Inc. Account Executive

Sports Channel of America Sports Reporter/ Freelance sports reporter

WMBD Television Sports Reporter

CERTIFICATIONS:

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, expires 12/31/2013

PA License – State of Michigan

PA License - State of Indiana

DEA Certified

ACLS & BLS certified

Certified Surgical Technician

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Liaison coordinating surgical equipment and supply donations between St Joseph Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Humane Society 2004-2009

Member of Association of Surgical Technologists 2004- present

Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants 2010-2011

Member of Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants 2010-2011

Member of Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants 2010-2011

Member of SEMPA 2011-2012

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