Colby Shinkle

• Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
• Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
• Refer to and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
• Research industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, tissue biopsy, joint injection and aspiration, incision and debridement, and toenail removal.

• Provide free health care for patients that are experiencing homelessness and uninsured. Utilizing motor vehicle clinic to reach patients where they live.
• Treat acute and chronic conditions that are typically seen in primary care setting. Adjust treatment plans for patients without housing and other basic necessities.
• Make necessary referrals for ancillary services available within Project Access and other resources.

• Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at critical access hospital as solo in-hospital provider.
• Analyzed preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as suturing lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
• Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
• Initiated transfer of patients to higher level of care when needs exceeded available resources at rural hospital.
• Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.

• Diagnosed acute and chronic conditions, implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
• Administered IV/IM/Oral medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
• Performed patient advocacy duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
• Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed Occupation Health medical exams and Occupation Health site inspections
• Conducted Public Health duties in austere environments such as local water testing; mosquito surveillance
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Deployed to Afghanistan in 2012

• Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• EMT refresher instructor
• BLS instructor
• Deployed to Iraq in 2006 and Afghanistan in 2009

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Deployed to Iraq in 2005

General Surgery: Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center • Wichita, KS

Emergency Medicine: Ascension Via Christi • Wichita, KS

Orthopedic Surgery: Kansas Orthopedic Center • Wichita, KS

Internal Medicine: KU Internal Medicine Midtown • Wichita, KS

Emergency Medicine: Wesley Healthcare • Wichita, KS

Family Medicine/Behavioral Medicine: HealthCore Clinic • Wichita, KS

Family Medicine/OBGYN: Coffey County Hospital • Burlington, KS

Pediatrics/Family Medicine: New Medical Health Center • Wichita,KS

Family Medicine: Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital & Physicians Clinic • Medicine Lodge, KS

Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List