Ashley Saunders, PA-C
Orlando,FL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
01.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology care on a rotating schedule, managing active chemotherapy patients, off-therapy patients, acutely ill patients, end-of-life care, bone marrow transplant patients, sickle cell disease, and benign hematology populations.
- Conduct and participate in multidisciplinary rounds with Hematology/Oncology and BMT teams to coordinate evidence-based, patient-centered care across the continuum.
- Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, interpret diagnostic studies, identify abnormalities, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Diagnose and manage complex medical and surgical conditions, prescribe medications, and deliver high-quality care in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
- Implement clinical management based on laboratory data, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic interventions, and oversee admission, inpatient care, and discharge planning.
- Perform advanced procedures including bone marrow aspiration/biopsy and lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
- Complete inpatient consults in collaboration with physicians and provide education to patients and families regarding new diagnoses, treatment plans, and disease management.
- Obtain informed consent for chemotherapy and procedures.
- Build and customize treatment plans in Epic.
- Calculate chemotherapy doses and first-sign chemotherapy orders.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex patient care issues to improve clinical outcomes and quality of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide ongoing patient education, preventive care services, and medication management.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to support achievement of institutional quality and safety metrics.
- Support IRB-approved clinical research and trials through patient prescreening, ordering diagnostic tests, administering protocol-driven therapies, documenting outcomes, and ensuring compliance with trial and hospital protocols.
- Assist in the education and clinical training of students, residents, and interns, including instruction in complex techniques and procedures.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Boston Sport and Shoulder Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Athletic Trainer- NCAA DII Men’s Soccer and Baseball
Biola University
08.2016 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer- NCAA DII Volleyball and Baseball
Azusa Pacific University
07.2014 - 05.2016
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Gannon University
Ruskin, FL08.2023
Master of Science - Physical Education and Sport Management
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Cum Laude
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2014
Affiliations
- Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
- Florida State Licensed Physician Assistant
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
01.2024 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer
Boston Sport and Shoulder Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Athletic Trainer- NCAA DII Men’s Soccer and Baseball
Biola University
08.2016 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer- NCAA DII Volleyball and Baseball
Azusa Pacific University
07.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Physical Education and Sport Management
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Cum Laude
Liberty University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Gannon University