Allison Matthews
Hudsonville
Summary
Physician assistant equipped with problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and strong communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve high quality patient care. Brings positive attitude and compassion with continually growing medical knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatry Physician Assistant
Wedgwood Christian Services
03.2024 - Current
- Perform psychiatric evaluations by taking patient histories and performing mental status examinations to determine most accurate diagnoses and best treatment options for patients
- Conduct medication reviews, order and interpret labs, and ECGs to address the efficacy and potential adverse effects of medications
- Encourage patients and provide education about their psychiatric conditions to help them make the best possible decisions about treatments
- Prescribe and inject appropriate medications to manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders
- Collaborate with therapists and other members of patient care team to provide high quality care
Emergency Room Scribe
MidMichigan Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed patient charting by writing notes as a provider took patients’ medical histories and performed physical examinations
Certified Nurse Aide
Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living and evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, symptoms of illness, and vital signs
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Kinesiology, Spanish
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2021
Study Abroad - Spanish Program
University Studies Abroad Consortium
12.2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Intramuscular injections
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Nutritional counseling
- Prescription management
- Remote health monitoring
- Conversant in Spanish
- Completing examinations
- Patient history documentation
Clinical Rotations
- Pediatrics, 4 weeks, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- OB/GYN, 4 weeks, Columbus OB/GYN
- Psychiatry, 4 weeks, Compass Community Health
- Geriatrics, 4 weeks, Central Ohio Primary Care – SeniorSelect
- Cardiology, 4 weeks, Ohio Heart Group
- Emergency Medicine, 4 weeks, OhioHealth Hospitals
- Rheumatology, 3 weeks, Central Michigan University Medicine
- General Surgery & Robotic Training, 4 weeks, Mercy Health
- Oncology, 4 weeks, Zangmeister Cancer Center
- Primary Care, 2 weeks, Total Health in Honduras
- Family Medicine, 4 weeks, Grand Valley Medical Specialists
Certifications & Awards
- Michigan Physician Assistant License, 01/26/24 - 01/26/26
- DEA License, 03/18/24 - 01/31/26
- Basic Life Support Certified, 01/24 - 01/26
- Panther Service Award, Ohio Dominican University PA Program, 12/12/23
Volunteering & Extracurricular Activities
- Crossroads Bible Church Nursery Volunteer, 12/01/24 - Present
- Crossroads Bible Church Young Married Ministry Participant, 08/01/24 - Present
- American Academy of Physician Associates Member, 2023 - 2024
- Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants Member, 2023 - 2024
- New Life Church Small Group Leader, 2022 - 2023
- SAAAPA Public Relations Chair, Ohio Dominican University PA Program, 2021 - 2022
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Running
- Camping
- Baking
- Playing piano
- Playing ukulele
Timeline
Psychiatry Physician Assistant
Wedgwood Christian Services
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Scribe
MidMichigan Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Nurse Aide
Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab
06.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Kinesiology, Spanish
Central Michigan University
Study Abroad - Spanish Program
University Studies Abroad Consortium
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Ohio Dominican University
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