Jennifer Schmidt
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Concentra Urgent Care, excelling in patient management and diagnostic interpretation. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective treatment plans. Skilled in wound care and surgical assistance, consistently improving outcomes and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2024 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent 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.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
Physician Assistant
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- First Assist in Operating Room for General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery cases.
- Wound Care Specialist also specializing in Burn and Trauma care. This includes Wound VAC management, Ostomy care, IV therapy, Compression dressings, surgical debridement, Incision and drainage.
- Joint injections for management of orthopedic pain.
- Casting and splinting.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
Physician Assistant
Reedsburg Area Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage across various departments within the healthcare facility, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics as needed. These areas included Urology, Employee Health, Urgent Care, and Wound Care.
- Developed patient education materials on nutrition and exercise, promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biology Medical Science
Edgewood College
Madison, WIPhysician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05.2004
Associate Degree - Paramedicine
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05.2001
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Managing prescription refills
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Direct patient care
- Electronic medical records
- Case management
- Performing procedures
- Preventive care
- Telemedicine
- EMR / EHR
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
- Immunization administration
- Surgery
- Orthopedic care
- Pediatric care
- Triage
- Burn care
- Evaluating culture results
- Orthopedics
- Surgical assistance
- Debridement
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant
Reedsburg Area Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Biology Medical Science
Edgewood College
Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Associate Degree - Paramedicine
Madison Area Technical College
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