Heather Poulos
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Enjoys educating patients and families on health and wellness topics. Over 4 years of expertise in general pediatrics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Anthem Hills Pediatrics
11.2019 - Current
- Manage patients from newborns to 18 years of age
- Perform physical exam and develop treatment plan for acute, episodic and chronic conditions
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic results
- Communicate and collaborate with supervising and other fellow physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses and MAs
- Advise and educate patients on routine health maintenance including diet and exercise
- Administer and prescribe appropriate courses of treatment including pharmaceutical medication
ER Technician
Northwestern Medicine Grayslake
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Assisted medical professionals with diagnostic procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGS and applying splints
- Streamlined communication between medical staff, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes.
Biology Tutor
College Of Lake County
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Enhanced student understanding of complex biology concepts by utilizing visual aids and real-life examples during tutoring sessions.
- Contributed to improved student performance in biology courses by providing targeted feedback on assignments and test preparation strategies.
- Developed customized study plans for each student, taking into consideration their learning styles, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living
CNA
Oak Hill Supportive Living
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
OB Floor Volunteer
Centrgra Hospital Woodstock
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Assist technicians in cleaning cribs and rooms, preparing and stocking rooms
- Answer call lights in a timely manner
- Assist in nursery by helping observe infants
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI07.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2010
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Education
Clinical Experiences
- Women's Health -Aurora Health Care Racine, WI
- General Surgery- Aurora Health Care in Lake Geneva, WI
- Behavioral Medicine- Aurora Health Care in Lake Geneva , WI
- Family Medicine -North Suburban Family Medicine in Libertyville, IL
- Pediatric Surgery (elective) - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
- Internal Medicine- Froedtert Hospital in Kenosha, WI
- Family Practice II - Lindenhurst Family Practice in Lindenhurst, IL
- Emergency Medicine- Northwestern Medicine in Grayslake, IL
- Pediatrics- Aurora Health Care in Lake Geneva, WI
- Dermatology (elective) -Northshore Dermatology in Libertyville, IL
Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society -College of Lake County
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) -Oct 2018 - Present
- HIPPA, BBP, OSHA training- May 2018
- TeamSTEPPS Training - November 2018
- Interprofessional Education Certification from Concordia University May 2019
Professional Organizations
- Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Member of American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member of Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Anthem Hills Pediatrics
11.2019 - Current
ER Technician
Northwestern Medicine Grayslake
05.2016 - 05.2017
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2016
CNA
Oak Hill Supportive Living
07.2014 - 12.2014
OB Floor Volunteer
Centrgra Hospital Woodstock
11.2013 - 03.2014
Biology Tutor
College Of Lake County
02.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Concordia University Wisconsin
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Lake County
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
College of Lake County
- Basic Life Support (BLS) -Oct 2018 - Present
- HIPPA, BBP, OSHA training- May 2018
- TeamSTEPPS Training - November 2018
- Interprofessional Education Certification from Concordia University May 2019
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