BRANDI KRAUS
Temperance,MI
Summary
Highly skilled physician assistant with an extensive background in general surgery. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and execute high-quality care under pressure. Strengths include effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, adaptability to diverse patient populations, and proficiency in medical procedure execution. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and efficient treatment strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Surgery Physician Assistant
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Toledo, OH
12.2023 - Current
- First assisting with surgeries of the colon, gall bladder, stomach and skin.
- Inpatient and ER consultations for general surgery.
- Minor procedures, including incision and drainage, biopsies, and debridement.
- Rounding on preoperative and postoperative patients.
Locums General Surgery Physician Assistant
CompHealth/Advocate Aurora Health
Chicago, Illinois
11.2022 - 04.2023
- First assisting with surgeries of the breast, colon, gallbladder and skin.
- Rounding on inpatient general surgery patients and new general surgery consultations.
- Outpatient clinic follow-ups for post-operative surgery patients.
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Promedica Physician Group
Sylvania, OH
10.2008 - 06.2022
- First assisting in various surgeries of the stomach, gall bladder, bowel, pancreas, breast, thyroid and skin.
- Small bedside procedures, including incision and drainage, wound debridement, and biopsies.
- Inpatient and ER consultations, daily rounds, and progress notes on preoperative and postoperative patients.
- Outpatient clinic follow-up visits for post-operative general surgery patients.
General Surgery Physician Assistant
U of M General Surgery
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Daily rounds and progress notes on preoperative and postoperative general surgery patients.
- Focus on postoperative care for endocrine and bariatric surgery patients.
- Outpatient laryngoscopes for endocrine patients.
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Sinai Grace Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.2004 - 10.2008
- First assisting in various surgeries of the bowel, stomach, gall bladder, breast, skin, vascular and ENT.
- Bedside procedures, including wound debridement, incision and drainage, and central line placement.
- Inpatient and ER consultations for general surgery, daily rounds, and progress notes on preoperative and postoperative patients.
Education
Master's - Biomedical Science, Physician Assistant Program
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo, OH08.2004
Bachelor's - Biology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- ACLS/ BLS
- NCCPA certified
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment planning
- EMR
- Suturing
- First assisting
Timeline
General Surgery Physician Assistant
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Locums General Surgery Physician Assistant
CompHealth/Advocate Aurora Health
11.2022 - 04.2023
General Surgery Physician Assistant
U of M General Surgery
02.2012 - 10.2012
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Promedica Physician Group
10.2008 - 06.2022
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Sinai Grace Hospital
10.2004 - 10.2008
Master's - Biomedical Science, Physician Assistant Program
Medical College of Ohio
Bachelor's - Biology
University of Toledo
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