Carla Ostronic, MPAS, PA-C
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver seeking a challenging position with a desire to return to the Kansas City area.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Lake Regional Cancer Center
08.2021 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by working closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Hematology and Oncology outpatient consults and follow up.
- Essential member of the Palliative Care team.
- Inpatient visits and consultations.
- Participant in Multidisciplinary Tumor Board.
- Clinical Trial primary and sub-investigator.
- Patient and family education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Physician Assistant
Olathe Health-Cancer Center and Family Practice
12.2009 - 07.2021
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Approved chemotherapy orders based on patient's performance status, co-morbidities, and current lab values.
- New patient history and physicals, follow up appointments, acute illness appointments.
- Cared for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
- Educated patients on a variety of infectious diseases, nutrition, weight management, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Urgent care experience.
Physician Assistant
Northland Family Care
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle changes to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed appropriate medications to patients to treat diagnosed conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Managed chronic conditions according to patient health and treatment plan progress.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
Physician Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Cared for patients in Genitourinary Oncology.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Cared for kidney cancer patients undergoing high dose Interleukin-2 in the ICU.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with diligent follow-up care and comprehensive discharge instructions.
- Conducted rounds in the hospital to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Physician Assistant
Utah Cancer Specialists
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Formed treatment plans with collaborating physician.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patient's health and current condition prior to approving chemotherapy.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress, and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records using EMR.
Physician Assistant
Alegent Health/Papillion Family Medicine
07.1996 - 08.2001
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Utilized excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.1991 - 06.1996
- Part of a hospitalist team that provided 24 hour inpatient coverage for the Bone Marrow Transplant unit.
- Admission history and physicals, discharge summaries.
- Evaluated and treated hematologic and oncologic emergencies.
- Aided in improving team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings and daily rounds.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals for input on patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE08.1990
Associate of Science - Major-Biology, Minor-Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.1988
Skills
- Hematology/Oncology, Family Practice, Urgent Care, Hospitalist, Inpatient, and Outpatient Experience
- Critical thinking skills
- Electronic medical records
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with clinical trials
- Chronic condition management
- Treatment planning
- Proficient interpretation of laboratory and radiologic data
Certification
- NCCPA certification Issued 1/1991, Expiration date 12/31/2025
- Basic Life Support with the American Red Cross valid through 3/2025
- PA Certificate in Palliative and Serious Illness Care, California State University, August-November 2022
- Current License by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, #2021015115
- Licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, #15-01109 (Inactive)
- CITI Program: Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Lake Regional Cancer Center
08.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Olathe Health-Cancer Center and Family Practice
12.2009 - 07.2021
Physician Assistant
Northland Family Care
11.2007 - 12.2009
Physician Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2007
Physician Assistant
Utah Cancer Specialists
01.2004 - 05.2004
Physician Assistant
Alegent Health/Papillion Family Medicine
07.1996 - 08.2001
Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.1991 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - Major-Biology, Minor-Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
- NCCPA certification Issued 1/1991, Expiration date 12/31/2025
- Basic Life Support with the American Red Cross valid through 3/2025
- PA Certificate in Palliative and Serious Illness Care, California State University, August-November 2022
- Current License by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, #2021015115
- Licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, #15-01109 (Inactive)
- CITI Program: Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training
- Good Clinical Practice Training
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