Faustina Andreae
Thiensville
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant skilled in procedural medicine, leadership, and cultural competency. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and effective treatment plans through collaboration with diverse healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C.
Milwaukee
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Engage collaboratively with specialists to facilitate treatment for critically ill patients at a comprehensive stroke center and regional burn center.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clear communication regarding patient care plans and recommendations.
- Liaise with professionals to provide comprehensive mental health care to patients, and coordinate appropriate treatments or services.
- Perform suturing, incising and draining cysts and abscesses, foreign body removal, wound care, and debridement.
- Stabilize acute orthopedic injuries by implementing various reduction and splinting techniques.
- Assist physicians with medical procedures such as lumbar punctures, intubations, central lines, and chest tube insertions.
- Instruct physician assistant students in their emergency medicine rotation.
Physician Assistant Student
REM Occupational Health
Milwaukee
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated participant recruitment and informed consent processes for clinical trials.
- Managed study documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
- Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
Spanish Interpreter
Sparta School District
Sparta
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided interpreting services for parent-teacher conferences and Individualized Education Program planning sessions.
- Facilitated understanding of cultural nuances to enhance communication between Spanish and English speakers.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa with accuracy and attention to detail.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2023
Certificate - Community Interpreting
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-2019
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Cultural competency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Evidence-based medicine
- Sterile procedure proficiency
- Wound care management
Certification
Physician Associate Certification, NCCPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C.
09.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant Student
REM Occupational Health
12.2020 - 05.2021
Spanish Interpreter
Sparta School District
10.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator
Gundersen Health System
05.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Marquette University
Certificate - Community Interpreting
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse