Elizabeth Shannon
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Motivated and highly proficient NCCPA certified physician assistant and United States Army veteran with nearly 10 years of clinical experience in both the primary and acute care settings. Dedicated to providing both exceptional and efficient patient care; very adaptable and prioritizes effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Burn Surgery Physician Assistant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- Assess and manage critically ill patients with burn injuries and other complex wounds in a large urban level 1 trauma center.
- Manage chronic conditions impacting wound healing in order to optimize patient quality of life and longevity.
- Develop and maintain quality improvement protocols for both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Fort Riley, KS
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with various diseases and injuries in a dynamic emergency department setting.
- Managed 25-35 acute care patients per shift while promptly completing all necessary documentation and administrative requirements.
- Collaborated with specialty providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and improve treatment efficiency.
Physician Assistant
United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Delivered primary care services to over 600 active-duty service members, improving access to essential healthcare.
- Treated acute injuries and stabilized trauma patients during high-risk training and overseas combat operations, directly contributing to mission readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College
Pennsylvania08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
King's College
Pennsylvania05-2015
Skills
- Burn Management
- Complex Wound Care
- Local Injections
- Chronic Condition Management
- Imaging Interpretation
- Interpretation of Laboratory Results
- Quality Improvement Protocols
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Professional Certifications
- NCCPA (2016), Recertified in 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (2025)
- Basic Life Support (2025)
Contributions to Research
- Participated in a retrospective chart review of possible factors contributing to post-discharge autologous skin graft loss in the outpatient setting. Research was presented at the American Burn Association (ABA) National Conference, May 2025.
- Participates in clinical research through the Firefighter Burn Research Lab and implements other evidence-based practice techniques into practice.
Timeline
Burn Surgery Physician Assistant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Irwin Army Community Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2023
Physician Assistant
United States Army
06.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
King's College