Effectively and efficiently communicate to obtain comprehensive histories on patients with complex medical backgrounds.
Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition to inform clinical decision making.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assist in diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans that are evidence based.
Perform in-office procedures when appropriate including incision and drainage, suturing, ingrown toenail removal, splinting and more.
Exhibit problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
Provide individualized patient education on medical diagnosis, treatment options, medication management, and prevention strategies to promote patient engagement, understanding and long-term wellness.
Mentor and support pre-PA students through shadowing and providing professional guidance.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, And Marshfield Clinic Health System
La Crosse, WI
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2020
Teaching and Mentorship
Assisted with the UWL-PA program's Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) by grading and providing feedback for the standardized patient history taking, examinations, and oral presentations.
Orientation training for new providers including co-manage patient cases, guiding diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning, and providing hands-on instruction on clinical procedures.
Mentor students during shadow experiences to provide background and further insight on the physician assistant career.
Tutored biology for three years at the Murphy Learning Center at UW-La Crosse during my undergraduate studies.
Certification
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) October 2020-Present
Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) May 2022
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Training August 2021
Physician Assistant License-State of Minnesota, License #14094; State of Wisconsin, License #7070-23
DEA license, Active
Basic Life Support (BLS)-Expires June 2027
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Emergency Medical Technician, Urgent Care, Gundersen Health System, Onalaska, WI December 2017-March 2020
Home Health Aide, BrightStar LLC, La Crosse, WI May-November 2018
Caregiver, Lori Knapp Companies, La Crosse, WI November 2016-May 2018
Vida Volunteer, Guatemala January 2018
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Winona Health
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, And Marshfield Clinic Health System