Gabrielle Pluym
Wheaton,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate, professional Physician Assistant with over a year in Urgent Care/Family Medicine clinical setting seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Signify Health
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct history and physical exams, update patient charts, perform in-home health assessment with requested testing such as A1C, urine dip, and spirometry, and diagnose appropriately based on results
- Answer patient health questions and educate on current medication, disease, and understanding the importance of preventative health measures
- Communicate with PCPs regarding patient health and give recommendations regarding gaps in care to be addressed based on current health state and preventative care screenings
- Ensure social determinants of health are addressed and appropriate referrals are made for assistance.
Physician Assistant
Midwest Express Clinic
Willowbrook, IL
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Initiate thorough history and physical exams in all ages to assess and treat general routine health maintenance as well as urgent health care needs
- Ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, and recovery with individual patient-centered care plans
- Conduct Pre-operative clearance exams, sports physicals, school physicals, mental health management, motivational interviewing, women and pediatric preventative and urgent health management
- Order and interpret labs, ECG, CXR, CT, MRI, & US with informed decision-making following results
- Assisting team members during busy times by triaging, taking vitals, performing EKGs, starting treatments, administering immunizations, cleaning rooms, and performing rapid testing when needed
- Perform laceration repair, wound and burn care, abscess I&Ds, IV treatment
- Request necessary tests, follow-up visits, prescribe medication, and referrals to specialists as necessary
- Provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing courteous, efficient, and accurate service.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
College of Medicine and Public Health- University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2022
Bachelor of Science- Double Major in Neuroscience, Psychology -
College of Biological Sciences- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
08.2017
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Good communication
- Positive Attitude
- Patient Education
- Team goal oriented
- Electronic Medical Records, EPIC
Certification
- Medical Physician Assistant Illinois State License, Illinois
- NCCPA Certification, PA-C
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- SBIRT
- Mental Health First Aid
- Medication Assisted Therapy Waiver
- Controlled Substance License
- DEA License
Clinical Rotations
- Internal Medicine, Madison, WI, 06/2021, 07/2021, Epic charting, order and interpret lab results, antibiotic stewardship with appropriate organism coverage, HIV medication and disease management, infection source investigation, chest tube removal, discharge instructions
- Internal Medicine, Mankato, MN, 07/2021, 08/2021, Chronic illness maintenance and medication management, routine health maintenance in all ages, take vitals, administer immunizations, pain and addiction management, motivational interviewing, specialty referrals
- Emergency Medicine, Madison, WI, 10/2021, 12/2021, Interpret ECG, CXRs, CT, MRI & US, obtain efficient history & physical, oral case presentation, lab interpretation, recognize socioeconomic factors in patient care, incision & drainage, appropriate referral & follow up
- Family Medicine/ENT, Lakeville, MN, 01/2022, 03/2022, Establish patient rapport, review patient medical history, psychiatric care, family planning, smoking cessation education, acute and chronic disease prevention and management, skin excisions, asthma care management
- Family Medicine, Eldridgeville, Belize, 03/2022, 04/2022, Held community fair with blood pressure and blood sugar level testing while teaching diabetes and hypertension education, in-home health care of chronic conditions and diabetic wound management, educated and administered birth control options to patients, providing resources and safety information for patients in domestic/sexual abuse situations, assisted local dentist in minor surgical procedures, prescribe medications conscientious to affordability, cultural practices, and availability with limited resources
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Columbus, WI, 02/2022, Administer birth control shots, insertion of implants, fertility management, pessary fitting, breast exams, pelvic exams, PAP smears, STI/STD testing, pre-natal checks with appropriate labs, immunizations, and evaluation for further testing, complicated pregnancy management, surgical assist gynecological conditions, c-section, and vaginal deliveries
- Adolescent Psychiatry, Madison, WI, 04/2022, Conduct intake psychiatric interview of patient and family, psychiatric medication management, update family of patient status, take appropriate precautions regarding suicidal ideation, collaborate with patient team including psychologists, social workers, teachers, and important figures in child’s life
Volunteer Experience
- Community Health-Family Medicine Physician Assistant, Chicago, IL, 01/2024, Present
- MEDIC Free Clinic- Student Volunteer, Madison, WI, 05/2021, 05/2022
- Committee Against Domestic Abuse- Shelter Advocate, Mankato, MN, 01/2018, 05/2020
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Signify Health
06.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Midwest Express Clinic
10.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
College of Medicine and Public Health- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science- Double Major in Neuroscience, Psychology -
College of Biological Sciences- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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