Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
Training/Shadowing
Certification
Languages
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Camden Cowger

Albion

Summary

Aspiring Physician Assistant with a foundation in exercise science, hands-on orthopedic experience, and a passion for sports medicine. Dedicated to delivering patient-centered care through strong clinical knowledge, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning in the medical field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Scribe

Wabash General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
  • Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
  • Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
  • Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.

Keyholder

Vitamin Shoppe
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted customers in selecting desired merchandise and provided product knowledge.
  • Processed payments and returns accurately and promptly.
  • Maintained a clean, organized work area to ensure customer satisfaction.

Server

Ophelias Cup
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided quality customer service serving food and drinks to ensure a healthy environment.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.

Co-Owner

Two Brothers Pressure Washing
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Pressure washed houses, sidewalks, driveways, etc. to help restore color and vibrance.
  • Painted fences, porches, and various structures to help bring life back to customers products.
  • Took care of customers cleaning needs by cleaning out gutters, rooftops, and other various objects.

Landscaper

Arnold Landscaping
05.2018 - 07.2022
  • Removed debris from yards and disposed of it in designated areas.
  • Spread mulch around trees and flower beds to promote healthy growth.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as raking leaves, weeding gardens and trimming hedges.

Worker

Slankard Machinery
05.2017 - 08.2022
  • Helped operate machinery to shape various aluminum metal parts.
  • Cleaned equipment and helped maintain a safe and organized work area.
  • Cut and shape various metal parts for companies to be used for equipment.

Education

Exercise Science B.S. -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2024

Associate Degree in Arts And Sciences (AAS) -

Olney Central College
Olney, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Professional and Discipline
  • Experience owning my own business
  • Hardworking, Self-Driven, Passionate
  • Health and Wellness Conscience
  • Passion for Sports Medicine
  • Former College Athlete
  • Familiarity with musculoskeletal anatomy & rehabilitation
  • Strong communication with healthcare teams
  • Patient interaction and empathy
  • Coachable - Able to learn from mistakes

Accomplishments

  • Honor Marshall - High School
  • Superintendent Honors all 4 years - High School
  • Elected to National Honor Society, Student Council, ALPHA, WYSE, & Student Ambassadors by High School Staff - High School
  • Elected All-Conference award for Baseball, Basketball, and Football – High school (Sophomore - Senior year)
  • Athlete of the year 2020 - High School
  • Salutatorian of High School Class of 2020
  • Awarded Athletic Scholarship for Baseball - 2020 & 2021
  • Awarded the Olney Central Foundation Scholarship - 2020
  • Awarded the Albions Citizens National Bank Award - 2020 & 2021
  • College Baseball Student Athlete
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Member - Olney Central College (2020 & 2021)
  • Chancellors List -Olney Central College (2020 & 2021)
  • All USA Illinois Academic Team - College (2021)
  • High Honors list – USF College (2022-2024)

Community Service

  • Helped set up and support runners at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
  • Recruited members at the Temple Terrace Rec Center Senior Citizen Recruitment for the Exercise Science Program
  • Helped kids develop and grow their skill set at the Edwards County Basketball Camp for kids
  • Helped kids develop and grow their skill set at the Edwards County Baseball Camp for kids
  • Brought canned and dry foods to school for food drives
  • Helped set up flags in Albion, IL around the courthouse for memorial day
  • Helped wrap gifts in Olney, IL at the Free Methodist Church for Operation Christmas Child
  • Helped pick up trash in West Salem, IL for Earth Day

Training/Shadowing

Fulltime Unpaid Internship at Diesel Optimization

  • Tampa, FL
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach - 1 on 1 and group training
  • 450 hours total – 16 weeks
  • January 8th – April 26th


Shadowed a Physical Therapist at Diesel Optimization

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 weeks (January 8th - April 26th)
  • Dr. Scott Porter PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
  • Watched Dr. Porter as he treated and rehabilitated athletes from middle school athletes to Major League Baseball Players


Shadowed a Sports Medicine Physician at Wabash General Hospital

  • Mt. Carmel, IL
  • Day?
  • Karsten Slater, MD
  • Watched Dr. Slater as he diagnosed patients through various assessments as well as while he came up with a treatment protocol for each of his clients.
  • Watched Dr. Slater as he discussed the medical diagnosis and needs necessary with his team of healthcare providers.


Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – CPR/AED Certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Scribe

Wabash General Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Keyholder

Vitamin Shoppe
03.2023 - 11.2023

Server

Ophelias Cup
01.2022 - 05.2022

Co-Owner

Two Brothers Pressure Washing
05.2019 - 08.2022

Landscaper

Arnold Landscaping
05.2018 - 07.2022

Worker

Slankard Machinery
05.2017 - 08.2022

Exercise Science B.S. -

University of South Florida

Associate Degree in Arts And Sciences (AAS) -

Olney Central College