April Kastning
Shepherd
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Additional expertise in nutritional counseling and diabetes management.
Ability to diagnose conditions and interpret laboratory results, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic medical records and committed to collaborative care, enhancing health and wellness in diverse populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Coordinator
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Worked as a team to build the foundation of BlueJay Wellness Center in Shepherd, MI. This is a grant-funded child and adolescent health center, funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. We worked to fulfill objectives necessary to build this health center from an idea to a fully operational health clinic.
- Attended regular meetings with our school RN and project coordinator, collaborating health organizations, representatives from MDHHS and other key stakeholders in this project. Also assisted in our Community Advisory Council and Youth Advisory Council meetings
- Attended Advocacy Day with our Youth Advisory Council at our state capital in 2023 and 2024 to meet with state legislatures to discuss the importance of these health centers and our need for continued government funding.
Physician Assistant
MidMichigan Physicians Group
11.2012 - 01.2019
- Functioned independently in a group primary care outpatient setting. Managed a patient panel of over 800 patients.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes when appropriate.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
Physician Assistant
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Same as previous. Transferred to a different group practice within the same healthcare organization in November 2012.
Education
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies -
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2006
Skills
- Patient management
- Educating patients
- Patient history documentation
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Electronic medical records
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Managing prescription refills
Certification
- NCCPA Certification, expires 12/31/2026
- Physician Assistant Michigan License - expires 07/27/2026
Timeline
Primary Care Coordinator
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
03.2023 - 11.2024
Physician Assistant
MidMichigan Physicians Group
11.2012 - 01.2019
Physician Assistant
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot
08.2010 - 11.2012
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies -
Butler University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Indiana University
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