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Marie Hegeman

Sewell

Summary


The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Oct 2001-May 2004

Department of Neurosurgery

Senior Research Technician

  • Participated in brain injury research pertaining to secondary and central nervous system disorders.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing of protocols, laboratory procedures, and publications.
  • Provided information to clients and collaborators regarding research protocols and procedures.
  • Attended conferences, fundraisers, and visited the University hospital to work with patients suffering neurological injuries.
  • Conducted behavioral testing and analysis, and various surgical procedures.
  • Experienced in various immunohistochemical staining techniques and microscopic analysis.
  • Trained in tissue processing and preparation, aseptic and cell culture techniques.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Teamhealth
12.2008 - Current
  • Elicited problem focused medical histories, and performed thorough, physical examinations, including pelvic, digital rectal exams, and neurological, and MSE's when necessary.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
  • Technical skills such as suture, staple, splint placement and removal, venipuncture, IV placement, immunizations, nasal packing, fracture reduction, I&D's, EKG's, Foley catheterization, wound cultures, chest tube placement, and lumbar punctures.
  • Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
  • Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants and students within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
08-2008

Certification

Virtua Training Center, Voorhees, NJ


  • BLS & ACLS Certified Provider - Expires Dec - 2026
  • PALS Certified Provider -Expires Dec - 2026
  • NCCPA Certification - Expires Dec - 2026

Publications

1.  Boockvar JA, Schouten J, Royo N, Millard M, Spangler Z, Castelbuono D, Synder E, O'Rouke DO, Mcintosh TK:  TK:  Experimental traumatic brain injury modulates the survival, migration and terminal phenotype of transplanted EGFR activated neural stem cells.  Neurosurgery, 2005.


2.  Zhang, C, Saatman, KE, Royo, NC, Sotresz, KM, Millard M, Schouten, JW Motta, Hoover, RC, McMillan, A, Watson, DJ, Lee VM-Y, Trojanowski JQ, McIntosh TK.  Delayed Transplantation of human neurons following brain injury in rats:  A long-term graft survival and behavior study.  Neuroscience, 2005.


3.  Marklund N, Keck C, Hoover R, Soltesz K, Millard M, LeBold D, Spangler Z, Banning A, Benson J, MicIntosh TK:  Inhibition of the inflammatory mediators tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-6 does not attenuate acute behavior deficits following experimental traumatic brain injury in the rat.  Rest. Neruol.Neuroscience.  2004.


4.  Marklund, N, Fulp, CT, Royo, N, Puri, N, Bareyre, F, Schwab, ME, Hoover, R, Soltesz, K, McMillan A, A, Spangler Z, Millard M, Keck C, LeBold D, McIntosh, TK.  Effects of the Nogo-A inhibitory antibody 7B12 on functional and histologic outcome following traumatic brain injury in rats.  J. Neuroscience.  2004.


* Maiden name Millard

Timeline

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Teamhealth
12.2008 - Current

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Drexel University
Marie Hegeman