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Abby Sturmer

South Berwick,ME

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant with over 12 years of diverse medical experience in urgent care, primary care, occupational medicine, and orthopedics. Adept at managing acute and chronic conditions, with a solid foundation in wound care developed through various specialties. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care and a strong interest in advancing skills within the wound care field. Eager further develop my career in the wound care field, where I am committed to advancing my skills and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant, Family Medicine

York Hospital - Primary Care Connections
01.2024 - Current
  • Order and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Perform in-office procedures as well as evaluate and care for acute and chronic wounds, referring to specialty when appropriate.
  • Educate patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Order and execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Refer to and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

York Hospital - Walk-in Clinics
08.2016 - 01.2024
  • Asses, diagnose and treat patients of all age groups in fast-paced, high volume walk-in facilities, periodically as the sole provider within the clinic.
  • Collaborate daily with a team of physicians, mid-level and various other service providers to ensure comprehensive care and follow-up.
  • Determine and facilitate advanced imaging, specialist referrals and transfers to an Emergency Department as appropriate.
  • Carry out procedures such as complex suturing, debridement, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, eye foreign body removal and fracture care (joint reduction and splinting).
  • Assisted in establishing the first hospital-based telemedicine walk-in service in the state of Maine.
  • Responsible for scheduling 25 providers throughout York Hospital’s four urgent care clinics.

Physician Assistant, Occupational Medicine

Bayside Employee Health Center
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Served as a DOT certified Medical Examiner in which conducted physical qualification examinations of interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers.
  • Cared for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic work-related injuries in both a walk-in and scheduled manner from their date of injury through follow-up appointments and ultimately their return to work.
  • Carefully completed state M1 forms on a regular basis with routine monitoring of patient restrictions with the goal for ‘return to regular duty’ in a safe yet timely approach.
  • Collaborated within an interdisciplinary team regarding individualized care and treatment plans in efforts to make a smooth transition with return to work protocols.
  • Performed in-office procedures such as suturing, debridement, incision and drainage, wound care, eye foreign body removal and fracture stabilization/splinting.

Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Core Physicians LLC.
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Ran outpatient clinics with a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses while formulating and implementing therapeutic treatment plans.
  • Skillfully carried out in-office procedures including incision and drainage as well as intra articular, bursa and tendon sheath injections.
  • First-assisted during surgical procedures, performing intra-operative tasks delegated by the supervision surgeon as well as carried out surgical closures, pre and post-operative orders.
  • Served on-call to evaluate orthopedic patients in the Emergency Room and admitted them as necessary to the hospital versus schedule close outpatient follow-up.
  • Performed reductions of fractures and dislocations as well as placement of casts, splints and braces.

Education

Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science, Manchester, NH
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Simmons College, Boston, MA
05.2009

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
05.2004

Skills

  • Creative Problem solver
  • Autonomous Sole provider
  • Proficient in various computer software
  • Strong Communication
  • Utilization management
  • Efficiently collaborate multidisciplinary providers
  • Competent at several in-office procedures and wound care techniques

Certifications/Licensure

ME Board of Licensure in Medicine; PA License# PA1506

NH Board of Licensure in Medicine; PA License# 0991 (currently inactive)

Drug Enforcement Administration; DEA# MR3077509

National Plan and Provider Enumeration System; NPI# 1851729271

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; NCCPA ID# 1109451

U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; National Registry# 9605817307

American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Physician Assistant, Family Medicine - York Hospital - Primary Care Connections
01.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care - York Hospital - Walk-in Clinics
08.2016 - 01.2024
Physician Assistant, Occupational Medicine - Bayside Employee Health Center
03.2015 - 08.2016
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics - Core Physicians LLC.
01.2013 - 02.2015
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science - Master Of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Simmons College - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Northern Essex Community College - Associate of Science, Radiologic Technology

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