Adrian Michalik
Chicago,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Adult Intensive Care Unit
RUSH MEDICAL CENTER
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with hospital personnel to provide continuous medical support for anywhere from 8-14 patients
- Monitored patients’ vitals and performed routine medical tasks, including suctioning, changing dressings, and pulling peripheral IVs
- Maintained daily life for patients by assisting with hygiene and aiding with mobility
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
MEDEX AMBULANCE
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Assessed and treated a diverse population of patients in Illinois and Indiana
- Provided care under stressful conditions with quality patient care and outcome
- Trained teams of 1 or 2 EMT-Bs and EMT-B students
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (UIC)
Chicago, IL05.2021
Skills
- Suturing and knot tying techniques
- Sterile technique
- EKG interpretation
- Wound care
- Splinting and immobilization
- Imaging interpretation
- Joint injections
- Arthrocentesis
- Arterial line placement
- Central line placement
- EHR (Epic, eClinical Works)
- Polish language (proficient)
Certification
- BLS Certification (exp. 2025-07)
- ACLS Certification (exp. 2026-02)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) May 2023 -
- Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) September 2023 -
References
- Jeffery, Meissau, miessau0@gmail.com, (865) 293-7584
- Andrew, Bryant, giantbryant55@yahoo.com, (217) 412-6060
- Daniel, Hagerman, dhagerman55@siumed.edu, (618) 435-0441
Volunteer Experience
- Southern Illinois University, 2023-05, 2024-05, Assisted in hosting a Food and Supply Drive for the Cobden Migrant Camp – Cobden, IL, Hosted a Doll Clinic for the SIU Head Start Program – Marion, IL
- Home Caregiver for a private residence, 2017-12, 2019-08, Assisted with patient daily needs of living and personal care, Documented changes of patient’s vital signs
PRECEPTORSHIP (8 WEEKS)
- Critical Care / Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Rotated through the Cardiac, Neuro, Pulmonary, and Step Down floors managing critical conditions including acute respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, shock, decompensated heart failure, ACS, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and seizures
- Gained understanding of life support equipment including mechanical ventilation, Impella, and ECMO as well as performing procedures including central line and arterial line placement
CLINICAL ROTATIONS (5 WEEKS)
- Peoria, IL / June 2024 – May 2025
- Orthopedics, Carle McLean County Orthopedics / Carle BroMenn Medical Center Bloomington, IL
- Performed clinical procedures including joint injections, aspirations, and suturing as well as assisting in surgical interventions including knee, hip, and reverse total shoulder arthroplasties
- Pediatrics, Graham Medical Group Canton, IL
- Psychiatrics, Graham Medical Group Canton, IL
- Family Medicine, Carle El Paso, IL
- Emergency Medicine, Graham Hospital Canton, IL
- Assisted in determining patient disposition and identifying life-threatening conditions requiring prompt treatment
- Refined practical skills including EKG interpretation, suturing, splinting, and wound dressings
- Critical Care / Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- OBGYN, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center / Graham Hospital
- General Surgery, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Internal Medicine, Carle Procter Hospital
- Advanced understanding of diagnosis and management of conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, heart failure exacerbations, and endocarditis
- Developed proficiency in clinical documentation and order management using electronic health records such as Epic
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Adult Intensive Care Unit
RUSH MEDICAL CENTER
02.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
MEDEX AMBULANCE
12.2019 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (UIC)
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