Monica Leseman
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Skilled medical professional bringing solid background in settings serving needs of patients with exceptional healthcare knowledge and support. Well-versed in assessing patients and determining diagnoses based on physical evaluations and laboratory testing. Work well independently to handle patient needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2012 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of injuries, fractures, and rheumatologic diseases.
- Instructed patients on their medical diagnosis, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing surgeries in all orthopedic specialties.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, joint aspirations, splinting fractures, and dislocations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with the Nursing director, discharge planner, and Physical therapy team lead.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Surgical Physician Assistant
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedics
Coraopolis, PA
08.2008 - 11.2024
- Performed pre-operative assessments, including obtaining patient history and physicals, ordering laboratory studies and imaging tests.
- Assisted in the operating room with patient preparation, positioning, surgical assist and suturing.
- Provided post-operative care to patients by monitoring vital signs and evaluating incisions for infection or other complications.
- Assessed patient progress during recovery from surgery by conducting rounds in the hospital setting.
Surgical Physician Assistant
Tri State Orthopedics
Pittsburgh, PA
03.1998 - 08.2008
- Performed pre-operative assessments, including obtaining patient history and physicals, ordering laboratory studies and imaging tests.
- Assisted in the operating room with patient preparation, positioning, surgical procedures, and suturing.
- Provided post-operative care to patients by monitoring vital signs and evaluating incisions for infection or other complications.
- Assessed patient progress during recovery from surgery by conducting rounds in the hospital setting.
Surgical Physician Assistant
University Orthopedics Incorporated
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1997 - 03.1998
- Performed pre-operative assessments, including obtaining patient history and physicals, ordering laboratory studies and imaging tests.
- Assisted in the operating room with patient preparation, positioning, surgical procedures, and suturing.
- Provided post-operative care to patients by monitoring vital signs and evaluating incisions for infection or other complications.
- Assessed patient progress during recovery from surgery by conducting
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Gannon University
Erie, PA05-1997
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Educating patients
- Wound Care
- Emergency room consultations
- Hospital consultations
- Performing physicals
- Rounds management
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Suturing, splint, and cast application
Accomplishments
- Member of the Advanced Practice Provider Council at Passavant-Current.
- Co-director for the first APP week at Passavant and Passavant Cranberry.
- Faculty for the Advanced Practice Provider Academy at Passavant 2022.
- Co-director for the Advanced Practice Provider Academy at Passavant 2023.
- Director for the APP Council Holiday Gathering 2023-24
- Quarterly nursing Orthopedic Update Lecture.
- Brought ERAS(Enhanced Recovery in Ambulatory Services) to Passavant for Orthopedics.
- Council member for the COE Program( Center of Excellence in Total Joints)
Certification
- DEA lic
- BLS certified
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
12.2012 - Current
Surgical Physician Assistant
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedics
08.2008 - 11.2024
Surgical Physician Assistant
Tri State Orthopedics
03.1998 - 08.2008
Surgical Physician Assistant
University Orthopedics Incorporated
09.1997 - 03.1998
- DEA lic
- BLS certified
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Gannon University
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