Anita See
Naperville,IL
Summary
Healthcare leader with extensive experience at Endeavor Health, specializing in strategic leadership and workforce development. Proven ability to enhance patient care through process improvements and effective team collaboration. Recognized for initiatives that strengthen advanced practice provider roles and promote clinical excellence. Expertise in navigating complex healthcare environments and building partnerships to influence stakeholders and drive impactful change.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chair System Advanced Practice Council
Endeavor Health
Naperville, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Provides strategic leadership and advocacy to elevate the voice, visibility, and impact of APPs at the organizational level.
- Leads initiatives focused on workforce development,, communication, engagement, and systemic improvements.
- Collaborates with senior executives and operational leaders to address barriers to APP efficiency, support retention and professional growth.
- Recognized for authentic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and commitment to advancing the role of APPs within an evolving healthcare landscape.
Lead Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
Naperville, USA
05.2020 - Current
- In addition to providing direct patient care, contributes to strategic planning, workflow optimization, and resource management to ensure smooth, efficient department operations.
- Proven ability to lead a team and implement process improvements that support both clinical excellence and organizational goals.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
Naperville, IL
05.2017 - Current
- Rapid assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of emergent medical conditions across all age groups.
- Proficient in performing procedures, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and making decisions under pressure to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Orders laboratory tests and interprets results for accurate diagnosis and treatment of emergency cases.
Immediate Care Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
Naperville, USA
05.2017 - 01.2025
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Chair Advanced Practice Provider Governance
Edward-Elmhurst Health
Naperville, USA
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to enhance advanced practice at a large health system.
- Lead a Council of 10 representatives who worked to improve APP engagement, burnout, onboarding, credentialing and privileging.
Immediate Care Physician Assistant
Palos Community Hospital
Orland Park, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Northwestern Specialist for Women
Chicago, USA
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Reviewed test results with patients and discussed necessary follow-up care.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, urine analysis, and mammograms.
- Explained procedures and test results of prescribed treatments to patients.
- Performed minor surgeries in office setting, such as endometrial biopsies and colposcopies.
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Chicago, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Conducted patient assessments to diagnose acute illnesses and injuries.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, and prescribed medications for emergency department patients.
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Mission OB/GYN Medical Group
Mission Viejo, USA
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing new protocols for diagnosing and treating common gynecologic disorders.
- Counseled women regarding menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, and lifestyle modifications for improved well-being.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, urine analysis, and mammograms.
- Prescribed medications to treat gynecological conditions.
- Performed minor surgeries in office setting, such as endometrial biopsies and colposcopies.
- Performed physical examinations on patients, including pelvic exams and Pap smears.
- Developed treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
OB/GYN Physician Assistant Resident
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, USA
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided medical care to patients as directed by attending physician on duty.
- Assessed patient health by performing physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Ordered laboratory tests and analyzed results to make accurate decisions about planned treatments.
- Trained in normal, spontaneous vaginal deliveries and cesarean section surgical assisting.
Education
Master's Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, IL05-2007
Master's Degree - Public Health
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Health, Leisure and Sport Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2003
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Workforce development
- Process improvement
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Team collaboration
- Industry expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Member
- Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA), Member
- Physician Assistants of Chicagoland, Founder
Past President, Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA)
- Served a 3-year term as President for IAPA, 2020-2023
Certification
- Illinois PA License, 2009-current
- Illinois CS License, 2011-current
- California PA License, 2007-2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chair System Advanced Practice Council
Endeavor Health
11.2024 - Current
Chair Advanced Practice Provider Governance
Edward-Elmhurst Health
11.2022 - 11.2024
Lead Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
05.2020 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
05.2017 - Current
Immediate Care Physician Assistant
Endeavor Health
05.2017 - 01.2025
Immediate Care Physician Assistant
Palos Community Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Northwestern Specialist for Women
06.2012 - 01.2016
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Mt. Sinai Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Mission OB/GYN Medical Group
12.2008 - 12.2009
OB/GYN Physician Assistant Resident
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2008
Master's Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Master's Degree - Public Health
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Health, Leisure and Sport Studies
University of Iowa