Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer + leadership
Professional licensures + certifications
Awards
References
Timeline
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Lauren Cieutat

Tampa,Florida

Summary

Motivated and intentional Physician Assistant student dedicated to providing evidence-based medical care for patients with a deep emphasis on patient care and connection. Seeking a position as a blank provider to apply my vast didactic knowledge and exceptional communication skills to provide high-quality, individualized care to each patient.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Medicine

Tampa Family Health Centers
11.2024 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate and patient-centered care to a diverse population, adapting treatment plans to address individual limitations.
  • Provided clear patient education, ensuring every individual understood their condition, treatment options, and next steps before leaving the clinic.
  • Leveraged clinic resources, including on-site lab and pharmacy services, to reduce barriers to care for patients facing homelessness, transportation issues, or lack of insurance.
  • Managed a high volume of patients efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail in every encounter.
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to improving health equity by advocating for vulnerable populations and ensuring access to holistic, comprehensive care.

Internal Medicine

St. Anthony's Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided meticulous, patient-focused care by conducting extensive histories and physical exams to uncover potential health issues and ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and physical therapists, to develop holistic treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Diligently reviewed patient charts, labs, imaging, and consult recommendations to ensure no detail was overlooked in the management of complex medical cases.
  • Balanced acute and preventative care strategies by addressing immediate health concerns while implementing long-term health maintenance plans to reduce readmission risks.
  • Created comprehensive, precise assessments and plan documentation, ensuring continuity of care and equipping patients with clear instructions for recovery and follow-up.

Women's Health- Obstetrics and Gynecology

Women's Care Florida
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Fostered open and empathetic communication, ensuring patients felt heard, respected, and supported when discussing sensitive health topics.
  • Guided patients through complex decisions, birth control options, and menopausal symptom relief ensuring they understood all available choices along with associated risks.
  • Performed Pap smears with precision and patient comfort in mind, while providing clear education on the procedure and its role in preventative care.
  • Assisted in a variety of gynecologic procedures, including tubal ligation, dilation and curettage, and endometrial ablations, demonstrating advanced suture techniques for subcutaneous and epidermal layers.
  • Gained hands-on experience in obstetrics by assisting with cesarean sections involving varying levels of complexity and supporting patients during vaginal deliveries.

Emergency Medicine

Florida HCA
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Delivered rapid, high-quality care in a high-acuity emergency department setting while effectively managing diverse patient presentations ranging from trauma and cardiac emergencies to pediatric and geriatric care.
  • Demonstrated advanced procedural skills, including successfully suturing complex trauma wounds and performed critical interventions, including successful intubation and life-saving CPR during code situations.
  • Developed precise and comprehensive differential diagnoses to avoid missing critical conditions and accurately ordered and interpreted lab work and imaging with efficiency, avoiding unnecessary testing.
  • Practiced concise, professional communication with hospitalists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure seamless transitions of care, admissions, and urgent surgical interventions.
  • Adapted to the demands of night shift, maintaining focus, precision, and flexibility.

Behavioral Health

TeamHealth Behavioral Health Group
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided patient-centered care by creating a supportive environment for patients to share their mental health concerns, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Skillfully managed psychiatric medications to minimize adverse interactions, reduce the risk of polypharmacy.
  • Educated patients on the risks and benefits of psychiatric medication management, offering alternative options such as talk therapy and lifestyle interventions tailored to their unique needs.
  • Acted as a strong patient advocate ensuring patients received the resources and support necessary for their mental health and overall well-being.

Pediatrics

Palmetto Pediatrics
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Engaged patients in participating in their own medical care by using creative, age-appropriate techniques to make physical exams fun and non-intimidating.
  • Mastered pediatric clinical skills: recognizing unique aspects of the pediatric physical exam, diagnosing and managing common childhood illnesses, and administering vaccines per recommended schedules.
  • Provided thorough developmental milestone assessments during infant and childhood wellness visits, tailoring education and guidance to each child’s unique needs and developmental stage.
  • Counseled parents on critical aspects of child health, including the importance of diet, socialization, reading, and physical activity
  • Addressed financial and social barriers to care by connecting families to local resources.

Pediatrics Intensive Care

St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025

To be completed

General Surgery

Moffitt Cancer Center
12.2024 - 02.2025

To be completed

Shadowing

Applied Learning Experience
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Calvary Community Clinic (8 hours)- Perform history and physical exam for patients coming in for routine and problem-focused visits, efficiently document diagnoses and plan in EMR, educate patients on various medical diagnoses and medications
  • StatMed Urgent Care (4 hours)- Observe history and physical exam for a myriad of patient concerns , discuss differential diagnoses with a well-established PA in an urgent care setting , assist in interpreting radiologic images performed in office
  • Florida Advance Gastroenterology Center (4 hours)- Discuss various gastroenterological diagnostic findings with patients, educate patients on prep and expectations for EGD and colonoscopy procedures
  • Perich Eye Center (4 hours)- Observe injections procedures for macular degeneration, perform slit lamp eye exam
  • Moffitt Infusion Center (4 hours)- Gather a comprehensive history from patients receiving infusion at Moffitt Cancer Center, discuss treatment and side-effects

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

South University
Tampa, FL
03-2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

University of Florida
06.2021

Skills

  • Detailed medical interviewing
  • Comprehensive assessment and plan
  • Tailored physical exam
  • Thorough patient education
  • Shared decision making
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication
  • Interpreting diagnostic results
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Assisting in operative procedures
  • Local anesthesia, IM injections
  • Strong suturing skills
  • Efficient differential diagnosis and diagnostic test selection

Accomplishments

  • Medical Assistant- Ear Nose and Throat Associates (04/2022-12/2022)
  • Patient Care Tech- St. Anthony's Hospital, Medical Oncology (08/2021-04/2022)

Volunteer + leadership

  • PAEA Project Access, Volunteer (10/2023): Educate Elementary age students about what a PA does and the education it takes to be a PA, Teach students about human anatomy and how to use a variety of medical tools
  • Special Olympics MedFest, Volunteer (4/2024): Provide screening for Special Olympic Athletes at local middle school
  • Girls on the Run, Assistant Coach and Volunteer, Fall 2017 - Winter 2022
  • University of Florida: Dean of Students Office, New Student and Family Programs- Preview Staff Orientation Leader (08/19 - 05/20)
  • University of Florida: Dean of Students Office- Great Gator Welcome Ambassador (08/20)

Professional licensures + certifications

  • ACLS Certified, American Heart Association, 12/2023
  • BLS Certified, American Heart Association, 12/2023
  • Healthy Start Coalition Safe Baby Training, 05/2023

Awards

  • University of Florida: Cum Laude (08/21)
  • University of Florida: Dean's List (Fall 2018 - Spring 2021)
  • Canterbury School of Florida: Award for Outstanding Character (05/17)

References

Oscar Espetia MD

Luke Ying MD

Andres Marte-Grau MD

Gerald Sigua PA-C


Timeline

Pediatrics Intensive Care

St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025

General Surgery

Moffitt Cancer Center
12.2024 - 02.2025

Family Medicine

Tampa Family Health Centers
11.2024 - Current

Internal Medicine

St. Anthony's Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024

Women's Health- Obstetrics and Gynecology

Women's Care Florida
08.2024 - 09.2024

Emergency Medicine

Florida HCA
07.2024 - 08.2024

Pediatrics

Palmetto Pediatrics
05.2024 - 06.2024

Behavioral Health

TeamHealth Behavioral Health Group
04.2024 - 05.2024

Shadowing

Applied Learning Experience
04.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

University of Florida

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

South University
Lauren Cieutat