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Sara Adkison

Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

Board-Certified Physician Assistant with 3 years of clinical experience in primary care medicine with an emphasis on underserved and minority populations. Highly skilled in assessment and diagnosis in patients of all ages with the ability to treat acute and chronic conditions both as an independent and collaborative clinician. I am actively seeking a position within the primary care and urgent care settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Plazita Medical Clinic
08.2021 - Current

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients patients of all ages and acuities within the primary care setting.

Routinely evaluate 15-20 scheduled patients per shift with the expectation to see 1-5 walk-in or urgent care visits.

Perform annual and well-child examinations with a high priority on prevention and immunization.

Conduct women's health examinations with pelvic exams, pap smears, and breast exams. Thoroughly discuss birth control/vasectomies and family planning.

Perform pre-operative evaluations and determination of clearance as appropriate.

Connect patients with community resources and provide specialty referrals as indicated.

Evaluate acute care patients and identify appropriate levels of triage. Perform minor procedures as indicated for laceration repair or orthopedic splinting as necessary.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Minor surgical procedures & suturing
  • Physical examination
  • Women's health
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Orthopedic Management
  • Splinting and Casting
  • Wound Care
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Incisions and drainage
  • Interpreting radiology results
  • EMR / EHR
  • Foreign body removal
  • Spanish speaking

Certification

California State License, Physician Assistant Board

Valid Dates: 07/2021-11/20/2024


Physician Assistant Board Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Valid Dates: 06/21/2021-12/31/2025


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Timeline

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Plazita Medical Clinic
08.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

California State University Monterey Bay

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology

University of Texas At Austin
Sara Adkison