Dedicated Physician Assistant Student with clinical experience in managing complex, multi-system conditions in high-acuity environments. Skilled in comprehensive diagnostic workups and interdisciplinary team collaboration to streamline care coordination and optimize patient outcomes.
Clinical Education Experience
Primary Care - Wasatch Peak Family Practice | January - April 2026 (12 weeks)
• Conducted focused and complete physical examinations, gathered detailed medical histories, and evaluated acute and chronic conditions across diverse patient demographics.
• Collaborated with supervising physicians to formulate evidence-based treatment plans for chronic illnesses
• Assisted in and performed routine office-based procedures, such as joint injections, cryotherapy, skin biopsies, and simple laceration repairs under direct supervision.
Internal Medicine - CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital | May - July 2026 (12 weeks)
• Formulated daily assessment and plan interventions for complex, multi-system acute illnesses, including sepsis, heart failure exacerbations, COPD, and acute kidney injury.
• Analyzed complex diagnostic findings, including arterial blood gases (ABGs), chest X-rays, CT scans, telemetry strips, and daily inpatient lab panels to guide clinical decision-making.
• Worked directly with preceptors, nurses, case managers, and physical therapists to execute cohesive inpatient care plans.
Women's Health - Logan Obstetrics | March - April 2026 (2 weeks)
• Performed routine gynecologic exams, including Pap smears, STI screenings, bimanual exams, and prenatal updates under direct clinical supervision.
• Assisted in monitoring low and high risk pregnancies throughout all trimesters, tracking fetal growth, measuring fundal height, and providing routine postpartum follow-ups.
• Observed and assisted with outpatient procedures, including IUD placements/removals, Nexplanon insertions, endometrial biopsies, and colposcopies.
Inpatient Behavioral Health - St. Mark's Hospital | January - February 2026 (2 weeks)
• Performed psychiatric diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations (MSEs), and risk assessments for patients admitted with acute psychiatric conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
• Monitored efficacy, side-effect profiles, and therapeutic blood levels of psychotropic medications, including mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.
• Assisted multidisciplinary staff in managing acute behavioral crises, utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
Pediatrics - Ogden Clinic Pediatrics | March 2026 (2 weeks)
• Conducted age-appropriate well-child exams from infancy through adolescence, assessing growth milestones, developmental markers, and nutritional status.
• Evaluated and treated acute pediatric presentations, including otitis media, viral upper respiratory infections, asthma exacerbations, gastroenteritis, and dermatologic rashes.
• Reviewed CDC pediatric vaccination schedules, counseled parents on vaccine safety, and addressed parental concerns regarding child development and care.
Future Rotations
• Hematology/Oncology | Utah Hematology Oncology (Sept. 2026)
• Emergency Medicine | AdventHealth Littleton Hospital (Oct. 2026)
• Cardiothoracic Surgery | McKay Dee Hospital (Nov. 2026)
Graduate Project: Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase for Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Administration
• Conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis evaluating Tenecteplase (TNK) versus Alteplase (tPA) for acute ischemic stroke management, focusing on door-to-needle times, reperfusion rates, and intracranial hemorrhage risk.
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) - Student Member
• Utah Association of Physician Assistants (UAPA) - Student Member