Kristina Dean, PA-C
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant licensed in Illinois and Michigan, with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Previous military experience as Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officer in the National Guard which has assisted to form my dedication and detail orientation. Looking for new opportunity as a Physician Assistant in a team oriented organization. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter, humble leader, with drive for improving health care for individuals and communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Sparrow Health System, Urgent Care
2019.07 - Current
- Independent provider, 3-4 patients per hour, 8-12 hr shifts
- Prescribe medications including scheduled II-V when appropriate
- Order labs, X-Rays and Ultrasound and interpret for treatment plan
- Repair simple and complex lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, fracture splinting
- Manage emergencies, stabilize patients, coordinate care with EMS and ED physicians for transfer
- Conduct Video/Telemedicine urgent care visits
- Refer and Consult with Orthopedic, Primary Care and ED staff
- Rapidly analyze and respond to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological emergencies
- Medication refills for patients until able to see PCP
- Supervise Medical Assistants regarding patient care
- Assist with orientation of new Advanced Practice Providers
- Acute Occupational injury evaluations and treatment
- Sports physicals
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Indigo Health Partners Acquired By Sound Physician
2013.01 - 2019.10
- Complex and Comprehensive History and Physicals from ED, daily patient management, and discharge summaries in Hospitalist Service
- Semi Autonomously collaborated patient care with supervising physician daily
- 12 hour shifts of 5-8 days consecutively and caseload of 10-14 patients per day, 15 days per month
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and labs
- Managed End of Life care, provided education and compassionate communication to families
- Discussed Advanced Directives
- Conducted Medical consults for multiple departments and implemented recommendations from referral services
- Participated with interdisciplinary team of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing staff for comprehensive care.
- Communicated with Family on patient status and plan of care.
- Responded to emergency codes
Physician Assistant
Georgia Pain and Spine Care
2012.04 - 2013.01
- Managed 20-30 adult out patient pain management patients with non narcotic and narcotic medications.
- Ordered and followed up on referrals to rehabilitative occupational and physical therapy
- Modified treatment plans for optimal patient care when appropriate.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists for interventional therapies
- Patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, healthy choices
Physician Assistant
Trinity Health, Long Term Care
2010.01 - 2011.08
- Provided comprehensive medical care to post post surgical, chronic care, and dementia population at three skilled and extended care facilities
- Communicated with the interdisciplinary staff, families, and referring physician to provide integrated patient care
- Monthly chronic reviews, discharge summaries, and advanced directives
- Ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostics
- Provided palliative care and communicated with hospice services for applicable patients
- 24 hr Call 1:2
Physician Assistant
Mercy Family Care
2004.05 - 2008.08
- Autonomously managed 16-24 patients per day in busy family practice medicine, including pediatrics, women's health and occupational medicine in a federally underserved rural health clinic. Supervising physician available.
- Prescribed medications
- Ordered and interpreted in house labs and X-rays as well as ordered external labs and diagnostics
- Referred to specialists and followed up on the recommendations
- Provided education with patients for healthy lifestyles, nutrition, medical diagnoses, and plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint John’s University
Queens, New York05.1988
Skills
- EMR systems Cerner and EPIC
- Laceration Repair, Suturing, Stapling.
- Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
- Tele Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Step-Down Observation
- Geriatric Medicine
- Toenail Removal, Foreign Body Removal
- Casting and Splinting
- Intramuscular Injections
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Accomplishments
- Maintained a productivity level of 3-4 patients per hour and met quality metrics yearly in UC.
- Leader for 11 member Urgent Care team, collaborated over a year process with Hospital Administrators for the development of a new comprehensive compensation model for Urgent Care 2022
- Commissioned Officer in the US Army National Guard, Medical Service Corp, honorable discharge 1997
- ROTC distinguished graduate 1988
- Non Commissioned soldier in the National Guard 1983-1988.
- US Army National Guard Rifle Team Member 1984-1988
- US Junior Olympic Camp Member 1981
Certification
- State of Illinois PA License - active
- State of Michigan PA License - active
- DEA License - active
- Controlled Substance License, MI - active
- NCCPA Certification and CME maintenance - active
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
Urgent Care Association
Association of Addiction Medicine
Duke University Alumni Lifelong Learning
Habitat for Humanity
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Sparrow Health System, Urgent Care
2019.07 - Current
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Indigo Health Partners Acquired By Sound Physician
2013.01 - 2019.10
Physician Assistant
Georgia Pain and Spine Care
2012.04 - 2013.01
Physician Assistant
Trinity Health, Long Term Care
2010.01 - 2011.08
Physician Assistant
Mercy Family Care
2004.05 - 2008.08
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint John’s University
- State of Illinois PA License - active
- State of Michigan PA License - active
- DEA License - active
- Controlled Substance License, MI - active
- NCCPA Certification and CME maintenance - active
- Basic Life Support
Similar Profiles
Kelli L SmithKelli L Smith
CMA at Holzer Health System Pediatrics Family Urgent CareCMA at Holzer Health System Pediatrics Family Urgent Care
Kyla Rembert-JohnsonKyla Rembert-Johnson
Psychiatric Technician at Sparrow Health SystemPsychiatric Technician at Sparrow Health System
Lee M. KingLee M. King
Medication Safety Officer at Sparrow Health SystemMedication Safety Officer at Sparrow Health System