Katie Keller
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with 7+ years of experience offering a diverse history. Compassionate, professional, and adept in collaborating professionally with other healthcare professionals to deliver high quality patient care with an excellent bedside manner. Eager to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, learn from diverse clinical experiences, and continuously expand my knowledge and expertise in healthcare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA-C/Research Assistant II
UT Southwestern
08.2022 - Current
- Actively contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and acknowledged as a coauthor in various research articles: OVOL2 sustains postnatal thymic epithelial cell identity (currently under peer review), Essential requirement for IER3IP1 in B cell development (currently under peer review)
- Work closely alongside my post-doctorate researchers in multiple experiments and projects
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between multiple departments for a common purpose
- Oversee inspection of mice for disease and treatment sequelae
- Inspect and manage quality control for multiple department’s projects and research
- Centralize and monitor organization and ordering of essential reagents for all lab personnel
- Compile and interpret data and to present lab supervisor for updates and feedback
- Mentored and orchestrated training, mentoring, and supervision of undergraduate student.
Physician Assistant
Texas Breast Specialists
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed detailed history and physical examination of oncology and high-risk patients
- Provided quality breast and oncology care as guided by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Maintained accurate and detailed medical records
- Collaborated with supervising Physician, MAs, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- Skilled at performing bedside breast ultrasound examination during patient’s appointments
- Managed post-operative care and monitoring of breast cancer patients
- EMR experience: Allscripts.
Physician Assistant
Dallas Limb Restoration
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Skillfully supported Physician during basic and invasive procedures
- Effective and professional communication with patients and their families, colleagues, supervising Physician, and other healthcare professionals promptly and thoroughly
- Managed post-operative care including wound care, medication management and education, and physical therapy
- Responsible for administration and monitoring of large and small joint injections.
Research Assistant I
UT Southwestern
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Actively contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and acknowledged as a coauthor in various research articles: Thousands of induced germline mutations affecting immune cells identified by automated meiotic mapping coupled with machine learning
- Loss of immunity-related GTPase GM4951 leads to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease without obesity
- Prepared mice embryos for pronuclear microinjection
- Inject RNA into mouse zygotes to knock out or replace genes using the CRISPR editing system
- Mouse dissection for cryopreservation of sperm to preserve valuable mutations to be researched
- Administration of anesthetics, pain medication, and hormone injections to mice
- Performed sterile preparation of mice for surgical procedures as well as assisted in these procedures
- Directed and oversaw pre-op and post-op care of mice.
Physician Assistant
Lake Pointe Orthopedics
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted Physician with procedures, including pre-operative and post-operative care
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations, ordered and reviewed imaging studies, and worked with Physician to develop treatment plans
- Responsible for administration and monitoring of large and small joint injections using aseptic technique
- Assisted in orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacement and fracture repair
- EMR experience: Allmeds, EPIC.
Physician Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided prompt medical care to patients under the guide of my supervising Physician
- Coordinated patient care with supervising Physician to decrease wait times and increase efficiency of clinic flow
- Evaluated patients by ordered laboratory testing, imaging, and performed thorough history and physicals
- Performed a variety of procedures using infection control and aseptic techniques
- EMR experience: Practice Velocity.
Physician Assistant
Hoffman Family Practice Associates
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted hands-on assessments, collected patient histories, ordered laboratory testing and imaging independently to support patient needs
- Educated patients on a variety of acute and chronic diseases, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
- Conferred with other care team members, including my supervising Physician, PA and NP colleagues, and nursing staff to ensure high quality and effective patient care
- Documented all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes meticulously and promptly
- EMR experience: EPIC, Allscripts.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Midland, TX08.2015
Bachelor of Arts, Biology -
The University of Texas
Austin, TX05.2011
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Assessment
- Communication
- Suturing
- I&D
- Women’s Health
- Bedside breast ultrasound
- X-ray and EKG Interpretation
- Interpretation of Lab Values
- Infection Control and Aseptic Technique
- Joint Injections
- Wound Care
- First-Assist
- Cryotherapy
- EMR (EPIC, Allscripts, Practice Velocity, AllMeds)
Accomplishments
Alpha Eta Society
THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Professional Affiliations
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (2013 - present)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (2013 - present)
American Society of Breast Surgeons (2022 - 2023)
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), State of Texas (2015 - Present) License #PA10244
- NCCPA Certification (09/2015 - Present)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2015 - Present) American Heart Association, Expires 11/2024
- Basic Life Support (2015 - Present) American Heart Association, Expires 11/2024
- DEA License Expires 12/31/2024
Community Contribution
Junior League of Dallas, 07/2021, present
Timeline
PA-C/Research Assistant II
UT Southwestern
08.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Texas Breast Specialists
01.2022 - 07.2022
Physician Assistant
Dallas Limb Restoration
07.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant I
UT Southwestern
02.2020 - 07.2021
Physician Assistant
Lake Pointe Orthopedics
06.2019 - 11.2019
Physician Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
Physician Assistant
Hoffman Family Practice Associates
05.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Arts, Biology -
The University of Texas
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