Lauren Nolke
804 W Whippoorwill Cir, Columbia ,MO
Summary
With over a decade of experience, I excel in delivering high-quality care and managing diverse patient needs. I efficiently manage multiple patients, prioritizing those with critical needs, and do so while using the necessary communication with physicians, consulting teams, and nursing staff to ensure positive patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.
- Managed a diverse patient population, addressing the unique needs of pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients in emergency settings.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication throughout the treatment process.
- Performed emergent procedures, including, intubations, central line placement, arterial line placement, laceration repairs, incision and drainages, and splinting.
Physician Assistant
Emergency Observation Unit
07.2019 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to further care for patients after their Emergency Department evaluations.
- Ordered medications to treat patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions.
- Determined if patients could safely be discharged from the observation unit after 24hrs, or if they required further care with inpatient admission.
Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Urgent Care
06.2019 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Performed the duties above.
- Streamlined the triage services to ensure rapid response and shorter wait times for the most critically ill patients.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Women's and Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2024
- Performed duties as above.
Physician Assistant
Complete Family Medicine Urgent Care
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed duties as above.
Education
Physician Assistant Fellowship Program - Emergency Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO08-2016
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05-2011
Skills
- Board certified Physician Assistant with 10 years experience in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care settings
- Certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Skilled at assessing, examining, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests to diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of ailments
- Procedural skills including, but not limited to, intubation, splinting, laceration repair, incision and drainage, bedside ultrasound, and vascular access
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Emergency Observation Unit
07.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Urgent Care
06.2019 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
University of Missouri Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Women's and Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2024
Physician Assistant
Complete Family Medicine Urgent Care
08.2014 - 06.2015
Physician Assistant Fellowship Program - Emergency Medicine
University of Missouri
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri Western State University
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