Kayla Hartman
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Collaborative individual driven to provide empathetic and patient-centered care, seamlessly blending medical knowledge and extensive clinical training with excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strong commitment to teamwork, clear communication and an ability to remain calm under pressure. Enthusiastic and eager to sharpen clinical skills in order to excel as a Physician Assistant and contribute to effective patient care in complex medical situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation
Baptist Health Hospital
10.2025 - 12.2025
Neurosurgery ICU Clinical Rotation
University Hospital
10.2025 - 11.2025
Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Rotation
University Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Consulted on multiple orthopedic trauma patients in a Level I Trauma Resuscitation Unit and Emergency Department. Assessed both open and closed fractures, recorded ABI measurements, performed wound probing, irrigation, and laceration repairs.
- Daily rounding on 50+ patients assisting in perioperative and postoperative care of patients with complex fracture patterns. Scrubbed into numerous operative cases involving open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of various upper and lower extremity fractures.
Hospitalist Internal Medicine - Clinical Rotation
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Gained experience in managing acutely decompensating and complex patient with the utilization of advanced monitoring, critical care interventions and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Strengthened skills in formulating differential diagnoses, management of multiple pharmacological interventions and overall clinical decision making on high acuity patients.
Neurosurgery Clinical Rotation
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Worked alongside neurosurgeons in the surgical planning, operative and inpatient management of patients with acute and chronic neurological deficits and conditions.
- Scrubbed into and assisted with approximately 20 spinal decompressions, fusions, and microsurgical tumor resections. Monitored neurologic status and hemodynamic stability of complex neurosurgical patients.
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation
Schertz Cibolo Emergency Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated and managed a wide spectrum of acute medical and traumatic conditions, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, peritonsillar abscesses, atrial fibrillation with RVR, CHF exacerbation, NSTEMI, and orbital floor fractures.
- Enhanced proficiency in rapid assessment, triage, diagnostic workup and management of acutely ill patients.
- Executed procedures such as ear foreign body removal, abscess incision & drainage, and minor laceration repairs.
Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Rotation
South Texas Bone And Joint
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Strengthened musculoskeletal examination skills, understanding of orthopedic surgical principles, postoperative rehabilitation, and procedural technique.
- Scrubbed and assisted the orthopedic surgeon in 30+ surgical joint cases such as hip and knee joint arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, or hardware removal.
- Developed proficiency in performing corticosteroid injections for knee and shoulder joints under direct supervision, refining anatomical localization and injection technique. Managed and treated patients with degenerative and inflammatory joint disease.
Emergency Medicine Scribe
Saint Agnes Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Document comprehensive charts for 30+ patients a day. Became extensively familiar with medical terminology, resuscitation protocols, endotracheal intubations, central line placements, orthopedic reductions and other emergent procedures.
Medical Device Sales Representative
Stryker
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided customer service to 10+ orthopedic surgeons specializing in shoulders and elbows throughout the Central Valley. Utilized my personal knowledge of anatomy to verbally assist surgeons in the placement of device implants.
Medical Scribe
The Heart Group
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted a cardiologist in the care of 20-25 patients daily by transcribing clinical notes and procedural reports, including catheterization lab angiograms, and ordering medications, imaging, stress tests, and event monitors.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2015
Certification - Nurse Assistant
American Red Cross
Chula Vista, CA08.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment and physical examinations
- Laboratory, EKG and radiology interpretation
- Surgical techniques and procedural skills
- Orthopedic injury stabilization
- Clinical judgment under pressure
- Team collaboration and strong communication
- Adaptable and enthusiastic personality
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Treatment planning and patient education
- Clinical and procedural documentation
Certification
- Anticipated NCCPA PANCE Certification: 01/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Stop the Bleed, American College of Surgeons
- Certified Nurse Assistant, American Red Cross: 08/2016
Additional Clinical Rotations
Women's Health - University Health
San Antonio, TX (07/2025 - 08/2025)
Pediatrics - Firefly Pediatrics
San Antonio, TX (05/2025 - 06/2025)
Hematology Oncology - University Health
San Antonio, TX (04/2025 - 05/2025)
Primary Care - Guadalupe Family Health
Seguin, TX (02/2025 - 03/2025)
Psychiatry - Lighthouse Mental Health Group
San Antonio, TX (01/2025 - 02/2025)
Internal Medicine - MedCare Associates
Bandera, TX (11/2024 - 12/2024)
Family Medicine - Community Health Development
Uvalde, TX (09/2024 - 10/2024)
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation
Baptist Health Hospital
10.2025 - 12.2025
Neurosurgery ICU Clinical Rotation
University Hospital
10.2025 - 11.2025
Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Rotation
University Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
Hospitalist Internal Medicine - Clinical Rotation
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
08.2025 - 09.2025
Neurosurgery Clinical Rotation
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2025
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation
Schertz Cibolo Emergency Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Rotation
South Texas Bone And Joint
08.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Device Sales Representative
Stryker
10.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Scribe
The Heart Group
05.2021 - 10.2022
Emergency Medicine Scribe
Saint Agnes Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
Certification - Nurse Assistant
American Red Cross
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