Amy Byler
Ada,MI
Summary
Adept physician assistant with 14 years of experience building surgical, procedural, and clinical skills looking for an opportunity in clinical and cosmetic dermatology. Highly skilled at balancing patient care, procedures, and staying on task with a mindset to exceed expectations all while maintaining a positive attitude and high energy level.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA-C, RD
RIVERCITY RHEUMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGY
04.2023 - Current
- Appropriately diagnose and treat a wide variety of rheumatologic and dermatologic diseases and conditions
- Order and review diagnostic testing
- Analyze, administer and prescribe appropriate courses of treatment including biologic DMARDS in a high volume practice setting
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Procedures in the office setting include: joint injections.
PA-C, RD
SPECTRUM HEALTH OB/GYN
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Examined and treated an average of 40+ patients per day in office and hospital settings including: rounds, admits, discharges, prenatal, postpartum, procedures and preventative care in a high volume practice setting
- Procedures included: punch and shave skin biopsy, nevus removal, pilonidal and sebaceous cyst removal, Nexplanon placement, IUD placement, endometrial biopsy, bartholin gland removal, abscess incision and drainage, milia removal, pap smears, male newborn circumcisions
- Analyzed diagnostic pathology results and coordinated appropriate follow up
- Surgical experience: routinely first assist in cesarean sections and tubal ligations followed by dictation and management of orders for admit/discharge
- Preventive exams included health promotion, education and awareness of cervical, colon, breast and melanoma
- 10 years of precepting/instructing PA students and medical students at Spectrum Health OB/GYN formerly known as West Michigan OBGYN and Spectrum Health Butterworth.
PA-C, RD
AF ASSOCIATES FAMILY MEDICINE
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Examine and treat an average of 40 patients per day in the field of family medicine
- Maintained a productivity level of 4-6 patients per hour diagnosing and treating patients of all ages of life.
- Procedures: Skin biopsy, mole and lesion removal, incision and drainage of abscess, nail avulsion and wedge excision, sebaceous cyst removal, suturing, cryotherapy, foreign body removal.
PA-C, RD
EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALISTS
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Completed a variety of procedures including suturing, I&D's, splinting, wound care, and spinal taps.
- Evaluation and treatment of 40+ patients per day of all ages including retaining history, performing physical exam, order and execute diagnostic tests followed by analysis, treatment plan, transition of care and follow up
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
KENT COUNTY HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Work site wellness registered dietitian and lead manager
- Managed 8 individuals for wellness screenings for corporate companies
- Manager for nutrition education provided to students Kindergarten - 12th grade at Grand Rapids Public Schools: curriculum was created and taught by myself and my team
- Providing nutrition counseling, health education and promotion to clients.
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MEDICINE -
Western Michigan University
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS -
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Extensive surgical & laceration repair experience
- Excels and remains calm under pressure while providing excellent patient care at a high productivity level
- Proficient with EMR and Epic Super User
- Life Long Learner
- Excellent Organization and Time Management
- Empathetic Professional
Certification
- 2022-Present, Physician Assistant- Cosmetic Dermatology Toxin & Dermal Filler Certification
- 2010- Present, Physician Assistant - Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) 1093838
- 2010-Present, Physician Assistant, State of Michigan License #5601005907
- 2009-Present, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- 2009-Present, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certified
- 2007-Present, Registered Dietitian American Dietetic Association Registration #980309
- 2013-2016, Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) Certificate #15806
Professional Associations
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, 2019-Present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2010-Present
- Michigan Association of Physician Assistants, 2010-Present
- American Dietetic Association, 2008-Present
- Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2008-Present
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Affiliations
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Timeline
PA-C, RD
RIVERCITY RHEUMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGY
04.2023 - Current
PA-C, RD
SPECTRUM HEALTH OB/GYN
01.2012 - 04.2023
PA-C, RD
AF ASSOCIATES FAMILY MEDICINE
01.2011 - 01.2012
PA-C, RD
EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALISTS
06.2010 - 01.2012
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
KENT COUNTY HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION
01.2008 - 01.2009
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MEDICINE -
Western Michigan University
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS -
Central Michigan University