Makayla Baker
Danville,KY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PA-S Tutoring
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Reinforced key concepts including musculoskeletal anatomy, neuroanatomy, vasculature, and organ systems.
- Supported students in linking anatomical concepts to clinical significance (injury patterns, nerve deficits, blood supply).
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ephraim McDowell Ear, Nose, and Throat
Danville, KY
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Collected and labeled throat swabs and cultures for diagnostic purposes.
- Assisted providers during ENT exams and various in-office procedures.
- Supported cerumen removal, nasal endoscopy setup, biopsies, incision and drainage, packing removal, and suture placement.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Cardiology
Irvine, Kentucky
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed and documented 12-lead EKGs
- Prepared patients for procedures/testing, such as Holter/event monitors, stress tests, etc.
- Coordinated referrals, prior authorizations, and scheduling for imaging/tests.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Wild Health
Location Varied
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Prepared vaccination stations and maintained a clean, organized clinical workflow in a high-volume setting.
- Monitored patients during post-vaccination observation period and reported adverse reactions to supervising staff.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Kentucky College of Health Science
Lexington, KY06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY05-2023
PA Clinical Rotations
Dermatology (elective) - Danville Dermatology, Danville, KY | September 2025 (4 weeks)
- Procedure-focused experience: shave biopsy, punch biopsy, cryotherapy, wound care counseling.
Preceptor: Marcy Workman, PA-C
Family Medicine - Ephraim McDowell Walk-in & Primary Care, Liberty, KY | July 2025 (4 weeks)
Preceptor: Kyle Allen, PA-C
General Surgery - Rockcastle Hospital Respiratory Care Center, Rockcastle, KY | August 2025 (4 weeks) Preceptor: William Bakhos, MD
Behavioral Health/Psychiatry - Eastern State Hospital, Lexington, KY | September 2025 (4 weeks)
Preceptor: Charles Shelton, DO
Family Medicine - Rockcastle Family Wellness, Rockcastle, KY | October 2025 (4 weeks)
Preceptor: Kacey Nicely, NP
Pediatrics - Rockcastle Pediatrics, Rockcastle, KY | November 2025 (4 weeks)
Preceptor: Megan Pittman, PA-C
Emergency Medicine - Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, Danville, KY | January 2026 (4 weeks) Preceptor: Eric Guerrant, MD
Upcoming Rotations:
Internal Medicine - University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, KY | February 2026
Preceptor: Tyler Cunningham, PA-C
Internal Medicine - University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY | March 2026 Preceptor: Anna Rogozinska, MD
Emergency Medicine (elective) - Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, Danville, KY | April 2026
Preceptor: Eric Guerrant, MD
Women’s Health - CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, Lexington, KY | April 2026
Preceptor: Magdalene Karon, MD
Acute Care Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care - University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, KY | May 2026
Preceptor: Dakota Halbert, PA-C
Timeline
PA-S Tutoring
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
01.2025 - 05.2025
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ephraim McDowell Ear, Nose, and Throat
06.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Cardiology
08.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Wild Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Kentucky College of Health Science
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University