Matthew Wilson
Brighton
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Envision Physicians Services, excelling in advanced airway management and Code Blue leadership. Proven track record in stabilizing critically ill patients and enhancing team performance under pressure. Adept at radiology interpretation and emergency response coordination, fostering effective communication in high-stakes environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant Intensive Care Unit
Envision Physicians Services
Chelsea
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted admission histories and physical examinations, including necessary orders.
- Stabilized critically ill patients to improve outcomes.
- Led Code BLUE team in emergency situations.
- Performed central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
- Executed advanced airway management techniques as required.
- Facilitated end-of-life discussions with patients and families to ensure clarity.
Physician Assistant
Envision Physicians Services
Ann Arbor
07.2008 - Current
- Regional and national support for understaffed sites.
- Houston CV: ICU doing ECMO for COVID.
- Door Co WI: Critical Access Hospital support doing UC and EM
- Alma MI: EM support
- Coldwater MI: EM support
Physician Assistant
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Campus ED
Howell
07.2008 - Current
- Stabilization of critically ill patients.
- Ventilator management, intubation, ABG analysis.
- Central line and transvenous pacemaker placement.
- Chest tube placement.
- Radiology analysis, EKG and lab interpretation.
- ACLS management.
- Online medical control for paramedic direction.
- Code response to the floor.
- Suturing, dressing and bandage placement.
- Closed reductions
Physician Assistant and First Lieutenant
Army National Guard of Michigan
Ypsilanti
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Maintained medical readiness for an entire state to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Educated Medical Technicians in combat medicine to enhance skill sets.
- Served as officer in Army National Guard, overseeing unit operations.
- Contributed as member of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear response team for Midwest region.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Life EMS Ambulance
Grand Rapids
03.2003 - 01.2008
- Worked solely with paramedic partner in advance life support (ALS) diagnosis and treatment.
- ALS resuscitation of patients with respiratory and or cardiac failure, well versed in ACLS protocols, and coordinated dozens of cardiac arrests.
- Rapid trauma assessment and appropriate treatment and stabilization.
- Communication to medical control for medication request.
- Reporting to intake nurse / provider of critically ill patients.
- Ventilator, CPAP, intubation, King-Airway, and 12-lead interpretation trained.
- Mass causality incident (MCI) management and triage.
- Community awareness and education, camp 911.
- Management of local EMS and coordination of medical reservists core (MRC).
Education
Masters of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2008
B.S. - Biology, Chemistry
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2004
Preparatory HS degree -
South Lyon High School
South Lyon, MI05.1999
Skills
- Lead APP for Livingston and Brighton ED
- Site Clinical Director for Brighton Short Stay Unit
- Central venous catheterization
- Advanced airway management
- Ventilator operation
- Code Blue leadership
- Emergency response coordination
Professional Qualifications Affiliations
- Michigan and National certification and license as a PA-C
- Medical Control Board for Livingston and Washtenaw counties
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certified.
Personal Information
Title: Physician Assistant Certified PA-C
Leadership Experience
- Lead Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) for Livingston / Brighton ED.
- Site Clinical Director for the short stay unit at St. Joseph Brighton.
- Orientation for new hire APPs.
- Handle APP related complaints.
- Organize meeting topics / education.
- Local and regional representation for my site.
- Organization for APP for ED / ICU related issues.
- Develop and reassess protocol for observational patients.
- Work with the OR team for protocol and handoff process.
- Leadership meetings and discussion with hospital leadership.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant Intensive Care Unit
Envision Physicians Services
07.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant and First Lieutenant
Army National Guard of Michigan
02.2011 - 02.2015
Physician Assistant
Envision Physicians Services
07.2008 - Current
Physician Assistant
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Campus ED
07.2008 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Life EMS Ambulance
03.2003 - 01.2008
Masters of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Grand Valley State University
B.S. - Biology, Chemistry
Grand Valley State University
Preparatory HS degree -
South Lyon High School
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