Jessica Engler-Slaughter
Omaha,NE
Summary
Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting patients in an acute care setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Educated and counseled patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, and their current medical diagnoses to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans based on current guidelines and research.
- Conducted hospital rounds and managed chronic conditions on admitted patients by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Implemented updated diagnostic and treatment protocols into already existing patient care order sets based on current guidelines and recommendations
Physician Assistant
MEDS
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing
- Independently evaluated patients and documented medical histories, while closely collaborating with the supervising physician
- Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain by exploring highly effective, non-opioid pain control methods.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with each member of the healthcare team to ensure timely diagnosis and accurate care of each patient
- Regularly treated patients with acute medical emergencies including diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, myocardial infarction, sepsis and septic shock, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and the like.
- Facilitated transfer of patients to higher level of care through effective communication with the accepting facility's specialists
- Performed various procedures including joint injections, cast and splint placement, conscious sedation, wound closure, incision and drainage, ocular foreign body removal, closed reduction of fractures, and point of care ultrasounds
Education
Master of Science - Medical Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies
Union College Physician Assistant Program
Lincoln, NE06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2020
Certification
- Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Placement [2022]
- Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) [2023]
- Surgical Technician Training [2023]
- PA-C board certified [07/2023]
- DEA license [07/2023]
- ATLS [2023]
- PALS [2024]
- ACLS [2024]
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant
MEDS
09.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Medical Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies
Union College Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln