MIATA WALLACE
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Board-Certified Physician Assistant and U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant with experience in pulmonary/critical care, urgent care, and expeditionary military medicine. Licensed Independent Practitioner experienced in operational medicine, medical readiness, and multidisciplinary clinical care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant (LT, MSC, USN)
U.S. Navy Reserve- EMF Camp Pendleton
05.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive medical care as a Licensed Independent Practitioner supporting Expeditionary Medical Facility operations and force health protection.
- Perform Periodic Health Assessments (PHAs), medical readiness evaluations, and deployment screening.
- Participate in expeditionary medical training, casualty response training, deployment readiness activities, and Global Medic.
- Developed familiarity with MEDEVAC procedures, patient movement, and operational medical support.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary military medical teams to support operational readiness.
Physician Assistant (Pulmonary/Critical Care)
Nebraska Pulmonary
Lincoln, NE
06.2022 - Current
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pulmonary disease in inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonary clinics.
- Perform thoracentesis for diagnostic and therapeutic management of pleural effusions.
- Interpret pulmonary function tests, imaging, laboratory studies, and sleep studies.
- Manage COPD, asthma, ILD, pulmonary hypertension, pleural disease, lung nodules, and sleep disorders.
- Collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, nursing, and case management.
- Educate patients on smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
Physician Assistant (Urgent Care)
Bryan Health Center
Lincoln, NE
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistance
Union College
Lincoln05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Doane University
Lincoln, NE05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE12.2016
Military Leadership & Operational Experience
- Assistant Director of Hospital Services (DHS)
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Representative for EMF
- Assistant Training Officer, EMF Annual Training (Training Rodeo)
- Assistant Safety Officer, Global Medic Annual Training
- Support operational planning, expeditionary medical training, and force health protection initiatives.
Certification
- PA-C
- NPI
- DEA
- ACLS
- ATLS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Matt Talbot Soup Kitchen May 2020-Current
- Behavioral specialist for autistic adults May 2016- Current
- Medical mission trip to Guatemala June 2018
Timeline
Physician Assistant (LT, MSC, USN)
U.S. Navy Reserve- EMF Camp Pendleton
05.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant (Urgent Care)
Bryan Health Center
10.2022 - 09.2024
Physician Assistant (Pulmonary/Critical Care)
Nebraska Pulmonary
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Doane University
Master of Science - Physician Assistance
Union College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southeast Community College