Nicholas Kesling
Kodiak,AK
Summary
Board-certified Physician Assistant with professional interests in community-based healthcare, practicing evidence-based medicine, and improving healthcare access. Prior clinical experience in diverse settings; including primary care and rural Alaska Native village clinics and communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Kodiak Area Native Associate
2020.11 - Current
- PCP role in Primary care providing evidence-based patient centered care for pediatrics, adults and geriatrics.
- Care provided included preventative care, chronic disease management, well child checks and orthopedics.
- Worked in collaboration with Physicians and APPs
- Provided primary care services for Alaska Native village clinics on Kodiak Island.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Lab Assistant
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
2016.02 - 2018.06
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Medical Assistant
Kodiak Community Health Center
2017.05 - 2018.05
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant
University of Washington MEDEX
Anchorage, Alaska 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK08.2020
Certification
2/2021 - Current - Alaska State Physician Assistant License
License #169979
12/7/2022 - 12/7/2024 - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Kodiak Area Native Associate
2020.11 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kodiak Community Health Center
2017.05 - 2018.05
Lab Assistant
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
2016.02 - 2018.06
Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant
University of Washington MEDEX
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
2/2021 - Current - Alaska State Physician Assistant License
License #169979
12/7/2022 - 12/7/2024 - Basic Life Support
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