Chelsea Armbruster
MSP/ST PAUL,MN
Summary
Physician Assistant with focused career in radiology skilled at performing ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided procedures in dynamic and high-pressure clinical settings. Positive, coachable and dependable.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Park Nicollet
St Louis Park, MN
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Initiated thorough patient chart review to verify orders, labs, relevant patient history and contraindications prior to completing scheduled interventional radiology procedures.
- Collaborated closely with diagnostic and interventional radiologists regarding scheduled cases, new consults and interpretation of advanced imaging.
- Obtained informed consent and dictated procedure reports promptly.
- Performed ultrasound-guided procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, popliteal cyst aspiration with steroid injection, thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration.
- Performed fluoroscopic-guided procedures including video swallow studies, small joint steroid injection and aspiration, large joint steroid injection and aspiration.
- Worked positively with multidisciplinary teams and ancillary staff on all patient encounters.
- Autonomously performed 10-20 procedures per shift.
Physician Assistant Student, IR Preceptorship
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 8 week Interventional Radiology preceptorship at UMMC as a PA student.
- Student responsibilities with oversight included history and physical exams, management of inpatient drains, obtained informed consent, performed sedation assessments
- Assisted and performed ultrasound-guided renal biopsy, US-guided liver biopsy, US-guided thyroid FNA, US paracentesis, US thoracentesis.
- Assisted and performed fluoroscopic-guided lumbar puncture, port placement/removal, central tunnel catheter placement/removal, nephrostomy tube replacement, abscess drain placement/removal.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
08.2014 - 08.2023
- Perform diagnostic sonographic exams on outpatient and inpatient basis. Triage urgent and emergent add-ons appropriately.
- Apply and position equipment to take images following set parameters and protocols.
- Accurately and efficiently complete 10-15 scans per day
- Autonomously differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Submit written documentation of own interpretation to radiologist.
- Take patient medical history, perform thorough chart review and answered preliminary questions regarding interventional procedures
- Participate in ultrasound guided procedures and provide ultrasound support in OR and IR settings
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Oakdale OBGYN
Maple Grove, MN
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose medical conditions following clinic and AIUM protocols.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Performed gynecologic scans including guidance for sonohysterograms and IUD placements.
- Dictated preliminary reports outlining ultrasound findings.
- Placed MFM referrals as needed based on determination of pathology.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to ensure patient comfort.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
HealthPartners Clinic
Minneapolis, MN
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Sole sonographer in busy urban clinic performing 10-12 sonographic exams daily on outpatient and urgent basis.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Completed additional training in breast ultrasonography. Collaborated with radiologists regarding all breast ultrasound cases among patients with abnormal mammography.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN08-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN08-2014
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Park Nicollet
08.2023 - 09.2024
Physician Assistant Student, IR Preceptorship
University of Minnesota Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Oakdale OBGYN
02.2019 - 11.2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
HealthPartners Clinic
11.2014 - 03.2016
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Fairview Southdale Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Augsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
St Catherine University
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
St Catherine University