Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Publications
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Lesley Placeway

Strongsville,United States of America

Summary

Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for clinical medicine and dedicated to delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Staff

PSI Solutions, Strongsville Middle School
02.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated student histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Managed student complaints and developed a plan to address their individual needs.

Substitute Teacher

Strongsville City Schools
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Physician Assistant/Bariatric Coordinator (General Surgery)

NorthShore University Healthsystem
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
  • Managed preop and postop patients both inpatient and outpatient.
  • Organized bariatric support groups for pre and post surgical patients.

Patient Care Technician (Emergency Department)

Kosciusko Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grace College
Winona Lake, IN
05.2003

Skills

    Clinical Proficiency

    Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

    Critical Thinking

    Highly Organized

    Compassionate care

    Medical Teamwork

Certification

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). ID:1067324.
  • Ohio Physician Assistant License, License Number: 50.009604RX. Expiration: 2027-07.

Awards

Participation in American College of Surgeons Accreditation Process for Bariatric Program at Evanston Northwestern Hospital, February 2006., Clinical Education Award, 2005, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science., Physician Assistant Scholarship, 2003, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Publications

  • Frantzides CT, Madan AK, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Zografakis JG, Moore RM, Meiselman M, Placeway L, Luu MB. Laparoscopic revision of failed fundoplication and hiatal herniorrhaphy. Surg Endosc 2008;22:S257.
  • Annual Meeting American Society of Bariatric Surgery; June 2007, San Diego, CA 92.
  • Madan AK, Frantzides CT, Placeway, L. “Support Group Survey of ASBS Membership.”

Timeline

Clinical Staff

PSI Solutions, Strongsville Middle School
02.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Strongsville City Schools
01.2023 - 02.2023

Physician Assistant/Bariatric Coordinator (General Surgery)

NorthShore University Healthsystem
01.2005 - 01.2010

Patient Care Technician (Emergency Department)

Kosciusko Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grace College

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science