Erica Winter
Wilmington,NC
Summary
A licensed Physician Assistant with 5 years of combined experience in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care focusing on patient-centered care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and evidence based medicine practice to ensure efficient and quality driven care to all patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
ECEP
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted and performed thorough history and physical exams ultimately determining appropriate treatment plan and disposition for patients.
- Rotated between four different Emergency Departments including freestanding sites as well as a Level II Trauma Center.
- Worked collaboratively with other providers within the Emergency Department to provide optimum evidence-based care to all patients.
- Performed a variety of procedural skills such as endotracheal intubation, CVC insertion, FAST exams, and chest tube placement.
- Functioned as a preceptor for current students as well as new onboarding Physician Assistants.
Critical Care Physician Assistant
MedStar Health
09.2021 - Current
- Functioned as the sole in-house overnight critical care provider of a 12 bed ICU while overseeing and leading a team of healthcare professionals within the unit to ensure quality driven patient care.
- Performed independent patient evaluations, obtained complete history and physical exams, and interpreted diagnostic imaging to develop thorough and appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided overnight consultations to the hospitalist team as well as the emergency department to determine appropriate level of care for patients and assist with transfer to tertiary facility if needed.
- Skillfully assisted with as well as performed advanced procedures to include CVC insertion, arterial line insertion, endotracheal intubation, and thoracentesis.
- Responded to and independently led overnight Rapid Response Team to ensure patient stabilization.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Franklin Pierce University
Lebanon, NH03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2016
Skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
Certification
- ACLS (American Heart Association) September 2026
- BLS (American Heart Association) July 2025
- ATLS (American College of Surgeons) September 2025
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
ECEP
03.2024 - Current
Critical Care Physician Assistant
MedStar Health
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Franklin Pierce University