Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Posted:

September 05, 2012

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Kari Lee Haug

**** ********** **., ******, ** ***88

Phone: 320-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

June 2010 August 2012

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

College of Biological Sciences

BS in biology, minor in psychology

September 2005 December 2008

New London-Spicer High School

New London, MN

High School Diploma

September 2001 June 2005

Experience

Memorial Hospital

Springfield, IL

Physician Assistant Student

June 2012 August 2012

• I fulfilled a seven-week preceptorship in the emergency department at this level I trauma center. This preceptorship simulated the role of a Master’s prepared graduate PA with supervision by the clinical preceptor. I delivered concise patient histories, physical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, including ordering and interpreting labs, diagnostics, medications, preventative care, and patient education.

Richland Memorial Hospital

Olney, IL

Physician Assistant Student

June 2011 June 2012

• I completed my clinical rotations in this rural Illinois hospital. At this facility we rotated through the following specialties in 5-6 week intervals: internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery (first-assist), psychiatry, geriatrics, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, family practice, and orthopedics (first-assist). These rotations included a complement of self-directed learning, problem-based learning modules, and clinical experiential learning. Throughout both hospital and clinical settings, I was able to experience a wide range of outpatient and inpatient experiences. Responsibilities included admission histories and physical examinations, monitoring and recording patient progress on daily rounds, discharge summaries, performing and/or assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, seeing and documenting patients in the outpatient clinic setting, and providing patient/family education and support.

Wabash Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Mount Carmel, IL

Physician Assistant Student

March 2012 April 2012

• During this 5 week elective rotation in orthopedics, I gained experience in clinical and hospital patient care. I was first-assist with surgeries involving total hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstructions, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, rotator cuff repairs, ORIFs, and carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases. I was also involved in pre-surgical H & Ps and post-op rounding. Clinical duties included assisting with casting/splinting, fracture and dislocation reductions, new patient and consultation evaluation and treatment as well as x-ray interpretation and electronic chart documentation.

Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, MN

Mental Health Worker

April 2009 April 2010

• I provided direct care to inpatients in the psychiatric department under supervision of nursing staff and also evaluated, intervened, and reported to (and worked with) nursing staff to follow individualized patient care plans. In addition, I participated in planning and implementing treatment team recommendations while following the problem-oriented method for patient charting and reported on observed behaviors as well as promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe treatment setting. Lastly, I assisted patients with daily living tasks and provided clerical duties as needed.

Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, MN

Patient Services Coordinator

April 2009 April 2010

• In this role as a Patient Services Coordinator (PSC), I performed general receptionist and clerical duties to ensure efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Fairview University Medical Center, Riverside

Minneapolis, MN

Health Unit Coordinator

July 2008 April 2009

• This position entailed monitoring, facilitating, and acting on orders as well as coordinating patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes. Along with performing general receptionist duties, I provided customer service for patients, visitors, and the interdisciplinary health care team. I also promoted the organization of the unit and assisted in maintaining unit efficiency.

American Red Cross

Minneapolis, MN

CPR/AED, First Aid Instructor

Volunteer

February 2008 January 2009

• I taught courses for the American Red Cross in order to train and certify people in the community in CPR/AED and First Aid.

American Red Cross

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Emergency Medical Technician

Volunteer

December 2007 December 2010

• Volunteering as an EMT at venues and outdoor events, I helped care for patients who needed first aid or other medical attention. We were trained to assess a patient's condition and perform the appropriate medical procedure.

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

Student Laboratory Assistant

May 2007 December 2007

• My duties included feeding and caring for research lab rats while also preparing for and carrying out surgery on them. This surgical procedure consisted of inserting and fixating a catheter into the jugular vein enabling them to receive a cocaine injection every time they pushed a lever in a Skinner Box. The studies in this psychiatry lab included researching the various stages of addiction in rats and testing various hormone injections and witnessing the effects on the stages of addiction.

Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, MN

Research Associate

Volunteer

September 2006 September 2008

• Research Associates tracked patients in the emergency department and determined who was eligible for specific research studies (studies exploring conscious sedation medications, pain medications, and economic background studies to name a few). After consenting the eligible patients, we carried out the study which involved anything from collecting the data and conducting surveys to timing how long it took health care professionals to carry out certain tasks when caring for a patient. RAs were able to interact with patients directly while witnessing emergency medicine in action as well as learning how to carry out clinical research.

Ronald McDonald House Minneapolis, MN

School Tutor

Volunteer September 2005 May 2007

• I tutored students (grades 1-12) with their various schoolwork assignments. These students were living at the Ronald McDonald House while undergoing cancer treatment at the University of Minnesota.

REM, Inc.

Willmar, MN

Direct Support Professional

June 2005 August 2005

• I provided individualized services and on-going support for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. I administered medications, cooked, cleaned, etc. My main duty was assisting the clients with their activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.

Health Related Training/Certifications

• NCCPA certification: Scheduled exam on August 27, 2012.

• SIUC-PA program coursework (2011): Venipuncture and injection technique, cryotherapy, 12-lead EKG, IVs, lumbar puncture, central line, PAP/pelvic, tympanogram, NG tubes, ophthalmic fluorescein staining, thoracentesis, KOH/wet prep, bone marrow biopsy, suturing/knot tying/staple removal, casting/splinting, bladder catheterization, HIPPA/OSHA, glove/gown/sterile technique

• American Heart Association, ACLS: May 2011

• American Heart Association, BLS and AED: May 2011

• Hennepin County Medical Center, De-escalation/Self-defense: April 2009 (not current)

• University of Minnesota/Hennepin County Medical Center, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic: March 2008 (not current)

• American Red Cross, BLS Instructor Certification: February 2008 (not current)

• REM, Inc., Medication Administration: June 2005 (not current)

References

• Chelsea Hon, PA-C

Orthopedics preceptor

618-***-**** (office)

618-***-**** (cell)

1527 College Drive