AMY CLAUSSEN
Ellensburg,Washington
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering patient-centered care and supporting medical teams in diverse clinical settings. Prioritize effective communication and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in diagnostic procedures and patient education, fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant - Wellness Clinic
Mariposa Wellness Center
02.2025 - Current
- Medical Weight Management provider
- Medical Hormone Management provider
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients, ensuring high-quality care.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical histories and symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Improved patient treatment plans by collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating treatment options and care plans.
Physician Assistant - Women's Health
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & N Idaho
04.2024 - Current
- 20-25 patients seen daily
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Performed physical examinations to detect abnormalities and inform treatment decisions.
- Managed follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians for optimal patient care plans, enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Conducted routine check-ups for maintaining patient health and identifying early signs of illness.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
- Counsel and educate contraceptive options. Place IUD and Nexplanon.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Kittitas Valley Health Care
09.2023 - Current
- Management of chronic conditions such as CAD, HFrEF, HFpEf, HTN, HLD, Valvular Conditions, and Arrhythmias
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Implement care plans in response to diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Exercise Treadmill Tests, Stress Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Tests, SPECT Tests, ZIO XT monitoring, and Cardiac Catheterization
- Caring for patients who have undergone cardiac intervention such as PCI, CABG, Valve replacement
- Supervise stress lab procedures: ETT, Stress Echo Cardiogram, Dobutamine Stress Tests
- Assist and lead cardioversions
- Collaborate regularly with supervising physician, RN team, MA team to ensure excellent patient care
- Communicate regularly with internal and external cardiologists, MDs, DOs and APCs to ensure continuity of care
- Work collaboratively with cardiology clinics in neighboring communities to share best practices for work flow
- Provide patient care in English and Spanish
Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Clinic Director
Community Health of Central Washington
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Establish rapport with patients, take detailed history, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret labs, counsel on preventive health care, prescribe medications, understand and evaluate diagnostic data, collaborate with other providers and physicians, refer to specialists
- Provide patient care in English and Spanish to predominantly Medicaid patients
- Medication Assisted Treatment Provider
- Act as conduit for patients and specialists
- Manage clinical operations in collaboration with clinic manager and nurse manager
- Report to senior leadership
Vice President of Education and Professional Training
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI)
10.2004 - 12.2013
- Researched, developed and evaluated all education and training programs within affiliate area
- Program fund development focused on sustainability and growth
- Member of the national Association of Planned Parenthood Leaders in Education (APPLE) board of directors
- Remotely supervised fifteen community health educators, professional trainers and Promotoras De Salud
- Oversaw the implementation of programs for varied target audiences including but not limited to K-12 schools, independent citizens, universities and community-based organizations in both English and Spanish
- Represented PPGWNI at national conferences
Owner
Small Retail Businesses
06.1999 - 10.2004
- Details available upon request
Case Manager & Program Teacher
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington
12.2002 - 09.2004
- Effectively managed a caseload of 25-30 low-income at-risk students
- Created an efficient class schedule system that increased student attendance and retention
- Facilitated a 10% increase of successful student outcomes and effectively increased the number of students that sought and maintained employment
Middle School Teacher
Yakima School District
01.1994 - 09.1999
- Details available upon request
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA05-2018
Master of Arts - Education / Reading Specialist
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA08-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA12-1994
Skills
- Patient care
- Treatment planning
- Clinical assessment
- Medical history
- Clinical assessments
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication management
- Direct patient care
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Wellness Clinic
Mariposa Wellness Center
02.2025 - Current
Physician Assistant - Women's Health
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & N Idaho
04.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Kittitas Valley Health Care
09.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Clinic Director
Community Health of Central Washington
09.2018 - 08.2022
Vice President of Education and Professional Training
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI)
10.2004 - 12.2013
Case Manager & Program Teacher
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington
12.2002 - 09.2004
Owner
Small Retail Businesses
06.1999 - 10.2004
Middle School Teacher
Yakima School District
01.1994 - 09.1999
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Heritage University
Master of Arts - Education / Reading Specialist
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Central Washington University
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