Megan Sponaugle
Hagerstown,Maryland
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Physician Assistant with proven history of superior performance in fast-paced settings. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring positive attitude and team-building skills to high-acuity environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant
Meritus Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Diverse patient experience supporting busy acute care/trauma surgery service . Responsibilities include daily hospital rounding involving medical and perioperative management from admission to discharge, surgical first assisting, consults and admissions, response to trauma activations, preoperative care, and outpatient clinic.
- Procedures to include central line placement, chest tube placement, laceration repair, incision & drainage, and surgical drain removal.
- Proficient in obtaining H&P's, ordering diagnostic tests, development of treatment plans, and prescribing medications.
- Proficient with interpretation of EKG's, laboratory values, and diagnostic imaging (initial read only)
Medical Assistant Course Instructor
CapYear
01.2024 - Current
- CapYear is where emerging medical professionals build clinical skills, get certified, and find patient-facing jobs, and where healthcare employers find motivated candidates to fill entry-level clinical positions.
- My role as an instructor is to record video learning modules ranging from Medical Terminology to Anatomy and Physiology for aspiring Medical Assistants to obtain their certification.
- Hold office hours for tutoring and discussions.
Home Health Caregiver
Irrevocable Special Needs Trust FBO
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Caregiver of a young child with complex medical needs caused by hypoxic brain injury who is ventilator and G-tube dependent.
- Responsible for tracheostomy care, sterile suctioning of tracheal secretions, performing urinary catheterizations, administering medications, monitoring ventilations and vital signs.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Frostburg State University
Hagerstown, MD05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2019
Certification
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
- FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support)
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
- Medicated-Assisted Treatment Opioid Training
- NCCPA Certification | 1209717 | May 2023
- Maryland Licensure | C0008937 | Expires June 2025
Timeline
Medical Assistant Course Instructor
CapYear
01.2024 - Current
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant
Meritus Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Irrevocable Special Needs Trust FBO
12.2019 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Liberty University