Breanne Goegan
CHANDLER,USA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Vincere Cancer Center
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2026 - Current
- Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, symptom assessments, and focused oncology evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
- Order, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, pathology reports, and other clinical studies.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, side-effect management, and supportive-care resources.
- Coordinate referrals, hospital admissions, urgent evaluations, and transitions of care.
- Communicate effectively with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, genetic counselors, radiation specialists, surgeons, and other team members.
- Document assessments, treatment plans, patient education, and follow-up care accurately and promptly.
- Support clinical research initiatives by identifying potentially eligible patients and communicating study requirements and cancer-care protocols.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA, GCP, state and federal regulations, and professional practice standards.
Physician Assistant
Caring For Families
Phoenix, AZ
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Provides comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan (newborns to geriatrics) in a busy outpatient family medicine practice.
- Performs complete physical examinations, including well-child exams, sports physicals, annual wellness visits, pre-employment physicals, and Medicare wellness exams.
- Conducts women’s health services, including pelvic examinations, Pap smears, clinical breast exams, and contraceptive counseling/management.
- Diagnosed and managed acute illnesses and injuries in urgent-care capacity within family practice setting, ensuring timely treatment and continuity of care.
- Performs in-office procedures including, cryotherapy and removal of skin tags, moles, and other benign lesions, incision and drainage of abscesses, and foreign body removal (ears, nose, skin, subcutaneous).
- Ordered, performed, and interpreted diagnostic studies, including 12-lead ECGs, rapid strep, influenza, COVID-19, urinalysis, urine drug screens, and pregnancy tests, facilitating accurate diagnoses and timely interventions.
- Provides full-scope sexually transmitted disease (STD/STI) screening, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment per CDC guidelines.
- Manages chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, depression, and anxiety.
- Delivers preventive care services including immunizations, cancer screenings, smoking cessation counseling, and lifestyle modification education.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, medication management, and follow-up care, enhancing patient understanding and adherence.
Faculty Instructor
A.T. Still University Physician Assistant Studies
Mesa, AZ
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered course content and facilitate learning experiences in assigned courses to enhance student education and achievement.
- Guided students in preparing for program benchmarks, including rotations, PACKRAT, and PANCE, enhancing their readiness to meet required standards.
- Assisted students in preparing for program benchmarks, including rotations, PACKRAT, and the PANCE, to ensure they meet required standards.
- Cultivated professional relationships with students, promoting their success and facilitating academic growth.
- Delivered timely, constructive feedback and advising, contributing to student development and achievement.
- Contributed to a dynamic team of didactic faculty in educating a diverse student body.
- Worked with programmatic faculty to realize a shared vision of becoming a leading source of physician assistants from historically underrepresented groups, delivering culturally humble care to underserved communities.
- Demonstrated positive attitudes and behaviors to model excellence and integrity.
- Participated in community and professional service to contribute to the field and broader community.
- Executed various tasks to support program objectives. as assigned to support the program’s goals and operations.
Physician Assistant
Southeast Valley Gastroenterology
Chandler, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted initial patient assessments, including medical history review, physical examinations, and symptom evaluation.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, imaging studies, endoscopic procedures, and pathology reports.
- Assisted in diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders, contributing to accurate patient management and treatment outcomes for conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, Eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal dysmotility disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver diseases.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans with supervising gastroenterologist, integrating patient medical history and diagnostic test results to optimize patient care.
- Prescribed medications, including antibiotics, immunosuppressants/biologics, and symptom management medications such as acid suppression medications, anti-diarrheal agents, laxatives, or anti-spasmodic.
- Provided patient education on treatment options, medication usage, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting management plans as necessary.
- Conducted regular follow up appointments to assess symptom improvement, medication adherence, and potential side effects.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers and specialists for comprehensive patient care.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and their families regarding their gastrointestinal condition, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and expectations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation in healthcare including coding and billing.
- Collaborated effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including gastroenterologists, other physician assistants, medical assistants, and support staff.
- Communicated with referring physicians and specialists regarding patient care plans, test results, and treatment recommendations.
- Stayed current with advances in gastroenterology practices, attending conferences and continuing medical education.
- Maintained licensure and certification requirements, participating in recertification exams and activities as necessary.
- Delivered exemplary care and acted in a legal and ethical manner.
Physician Assistant
Optima Medical
ARIZONA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed physical conditions, perform physical examinations, and diagnose medical conditions for both acute and chronic complaints.
- Updated patient records, took appropriate medical notes, and communicated with patients appropriately.
- Performed minimal invasive procedures such as injections, immunizations, pelvic exams, suturing/removal, shave biopsies, and wound care.
- Appropriately ordered evidence-based testing, interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging, and conveys results to patients.
- Formulated treatment plans and prescribed medications for treatment or to aid in symptom reduction.
- Reassessed medical conditions for ideal control of diseases and refilled medications as clinically indicated.
- Counseled patients on preventative care and health maintenance strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Identified patients needing specialist referrals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Assessed acute illnesses with appropriate use of PPE, performs high-quality specimen collection swabs of pathology concern, and safely handled blood/airborne pathogens and sharp instruments into its proper waste disposal.
- Established amiable and trustworthy patient to physician assistant relationships and worked well as part of a health care team with colleagues.
Student
Concordia University Physician Assistant Studies
Mequon, WI
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Intensive 26-month training program focused on evidence-based medicine. Didactic curriculum and rotations with an emphasis on Dermatology, Orthopedic surgery, Urgent care, and Quality Improvement. Rotations included an average of 645 hours of patient care in Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Medicine, Dermatology, and Orthopedic Surgery. Experience includes:
- Utilized medical terminology to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Performed and assisted in minimal invasive procedures such as injections, immunizations, pelvic exams, suturing/removal, and wound care.
- Performed and assisted in minimally invasive procedures such as injections, immunizations, pelvic exams, suturing/removal, and wound care.
- Ability to use medical terminology to evaluate conditions while utilizing judgement skills to meet patient needs.
- Properly and safely managed/handled bloodborne pathogens and infections for diagnostic criteria, therapeutic care, and/or monitoring diseases.
- Ordered evidence-based testing and interpreted radiologic tests and medical lab results for deviations from normal.
- Prescribed and refilled medications for patients with approval of attending physician.
- Recognized need for referrals to specialists based on patient assessments.
- Analyze medical literature and apply best practices to clinical decision making.
- Efficiently communicate patients and families on medical related conditions that take into consideration the mind, body, and spirit.
- Counseled patients on prescription medications, health maintenance strategies, and daily living challenges to enhance overall well-being.
- Built trust and rapport with patients as a physician assistant, collaborating within a health care team to deliver compassionate and dedicated care.
- Provided culturally sensitive, ethical, and legal patient care in a professional manner.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Physician Assistant Studies
Concordia University
Wisconsin07-2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
Concordia University Irvine
California05-2017
Skills
- History-taking, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, patient education, and follow-up care management
- Hands on experience such as foley insertion, casting and splinting, cerumen removal, complete breast exams, cryotherapy, foreign body removal, injections, joint aspiration, laceration repair/suture, lesion excision, pelvic exam/pap smears, rectal and testicular exams, suture/staple removal, abscess drainage, and wound care
- Proficient in surgical scrub, sterile/aseptic technique during a minor procedure or surgery
- Interprofessional learning experiences, including collaboration with School of Pharmacy and School of Other Health Professions
- Trained in navigating EMR systems and knowledgeable in ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes and CPT Billing Codes
- Ability to attentively listen to patients' concerns, empathize with their experiences, and understand their needs
- Clear and concise communication with patients, explaining medical information in layman's terms, and effectively conveying instructions regarding treatment plans and follow-up care
- Demonstrating empathy and understanding towards patients' emotions, concerns, and fears
- Respecting and valuing cultural diversity by being aware of cultural differences in healthcare beliefs and practices
- Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and specialists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care
- Maintaining professionalism in all interactions, including maintaining patient confidentiality, respecting boundaries, and adhering to ethical standards and regulations
- Efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely and effective patient care while balancing multiple responsibilities and demands
Affiliations
- Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants, WAPA - 2019-present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, AAPA - 2019-present
Certification
- State of Arizona Physician Assistant - October 2025-2027
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration - October 2021-September 2027
- Certified Physician Assistant - August 2021
- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association - April 2025-2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association - July 2020
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal - August 2018
- MAT Waiver, Providers Clinical Support System - March 2021
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Vincere Cancer Center
09.2026 - Current
Physician Assistant
Caring For Families
04.2025 - 08.2026
Faculty Instructor
A.T. Still University Physician Assistant Studies
05.2024 - 04.2025
Physician Assistant
Southeast Valley Gastroenterology
06.2022 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant
Optima Medical
11.2021 - 03.2022
Student
Concordia University Physician Assistant Studies
05.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
Concordia University Irvine
Master of Science (M.S.) - Physician Assistant Studies
Concordia University