Lauren Abroms
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced physician assistant with a strong background in providing clinical care to diverse patient populations. Expertise in effectively communicating complex health care issues and developing comprehensive care plans to address both physical and psychological needs. Demonstrated leadership skills contributing to exceptional patient outcomes. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Physician Assistant
BIRMINGHAM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
Birmingham, AL
09.2022 - Current
- Managing acute patients with gastroenterology and hepatic conditions in the inpatient setting which includes:
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies to further determine plans of care
- Educating decompensated cirrhotic patients on disease prevention strategies, medication usage, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including hospitalists, surgical teams and ICU teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services
- Accurately documenting patient encounters in electronic health records (EHR) system for efficient record-keeping
- Autonomously triaging/ evaluating acutely-ill patients that may require emergent interventions such as EGDs, Colonoscopies, ERCPs
- Managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities through careful coordination of care
- Providing support during emergency situations, including CPR administration and stabilization of critically ill patients in the GI lab when needed
Physician Assistant, Acute Care for Cardiovascular Surgery
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
Birmingham, AL
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Autonomously managed acute and chronic illness for pre-and post-op patients for cardiovascular, thoracic, structural valve and interventional cardiac patients in an inpatient setting
- Performed comprehensive medical examinations, assesses symptoms and evaluates progress through ordering and interpreting diagnostics (labs, plain films, CTs, EKGs, telemetry)
- Managed admission, discharges and inpatient consults
- Experienced with chest tube, wound vac and surgical drain placement, management and removal
- Responded to and led code blues, stroke calls and other medical emergencies on the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery floors
Physician Assistant Student Clinical Rotations
Various
Mobile, AL
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Trauma Orthopedic Surgery (4 weeks) Gulf Orthopedics, Mobile, AL
- General Surgery (4 weeks) University Hospital, Mobile
- Hospitalist Internal Medicine (4 weeks) Mobile Infirmary, Mobile, AL
- Emergency Medicine (8 weeks) Providence Hospital, Mobile AL and North Alabama Medical Center Florence, AL
- Cardiology (4 weeks) RGG Cardiology, Mobile, AL
Education
Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Pain Management
- Academic medical center experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- CPR
- Suturing
- Acute care
- Post-operative care
- Medical Imaging
- Experience Administering Injections
- Emergency room experience
- Primary Care Experience
Publications
- The Underdiagnosis of Lyme Disease in Alabama and How Do We Solve It?, Presented at South Alabama Capstone Poster Presentation, 07/01/21
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Support Groups for Patients with Analogous Diseases, Presented at South Alabama Interprofessional Education Final Research Symposium, Spring 2020, Presentation Awarded for Most Likely to be Incorporated into Further Faculty Education
Certification
•Physician Assistant License, PA-C
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Title: Certified Physician Assistant
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Groups
AAPA, 05/01/19, Present
Timeline
Inpatient Physician Assistant
BIRMINGHAM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
09.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant, Acute Care for Cardiovascular Surgery
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
11.2021 - 09.2022
Physician Assistant Student Clinical Rotations
Various
08.2020 - 07.2021
Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
University of South Alabama