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Monica Sullivan

Nashotah,WI

Summary

Enthusiastic Physician Assistant with 6 years of comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse dermatologic conditions. Committed to continuous professional development and the application of evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2019 - Current
  • Diagnose and treat a wide variety of dermatologic diseases and conditions in a complex patient population, seeing ~16 patients per day in clinic
  • Order and execute diagnostic tests along with performing shave biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy
  • Analyze labs and diagnostic pathology to further investigate patient conditions
  • Attend grand round lectures, conferences and online training sessions
  • Assist in surgical procedures including elliptical excisions and ED&C
  • Perform laser procedures including PDL and ND-YAG lasers
  • Assist resident physicians in transitions at the VA and assist with other administrative duties
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
  • Provide patient education and counseling on a variety of medical topics, resulting in improved adherence to treatment plans
  • Mentor and precept PA residents and students, providing clinical instruction and hands-on training to enhance the medical knowledge and skills
  • Deliver educational presentations for NP residents on common dermatology diagnoses and treatments

Post-Graduate Primary Care PA Resident

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Rotate with multiple services including: primary care, internal medicine, emergency department, cardiology, psychiatry, women’s health, urology, neurology, endocrine, hematology/oncology, dermatology, PM&R, SCI, pain clinic, pre-op anesthesia clinic, home based primary care, radiology.
  • Assess, diagnosis, and treat patients with a wide variety of complex medical conditions.
  • Perform procedures such as trigger point injections, intra-articular steroid injections, pelvic exam and pap smears.
  • Order and interpret labs and imaging and arrange further follow up or referrals.
  • Educate patients on current medical condition, appropriate life-style recommendations as well as medication side effects and need for further follow up.
  • Collaborate with a variety of different specialists in providing the best care for our veteran population.
  • Prepare and present 3 formal oral case-based presentations and informal case-based presentations twice a month.
  • Complete Internal Medicine PEAC modules to stay up to date and current in evidence-based medicine.
  • Attend 2018 Physician Assistant Refresher Course Satellite Broadcast, noon report and Grand Round presentations.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Concordia University
Mequon, WI
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2013

Additional Training

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) Diplomate Fellow      October 2020

Licenses

State of Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
08.2019 - Current

Post-Graduate Primary Care PA Resident

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

DePaul University

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