Peter Tronset
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Highly personable, driven and team-oriented Physician Assistant recognized for excelling in high-stress, high-volume environments. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients, providers, healthcare staff, and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships. Dedicated to providing encompassed patient management in a variety of settings including physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurosurgery PA-C
Sanford Health
08.2020 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed hospital patients pre-operation and post-operation status regarding lab value status, pain management, consulting appropriate specialties given specific comorbidities of patients. Average hospital census of 10-15 patients. Average clinic census of 10-13 patients.
Family Practice/Internal Medicine PA-S
Altru Health System
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories to use in health assessments and help determine conditions.
- Devoted expertise to helping diabetic patients with common infections and serious, chronic or complex concerns.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Recommended tentative diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Recorded complete medical histories, progress notes and assessment details in EPIC EHR system.
- Built trust and rapport with patients through caring demeanor, quick response to questions about care, devoted attention to disease care.
Physician Assistant Student (PA-S) in Progress
Altru Health System. Trinity Health
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Emergency Medicine (1/7/2020 - 1/28/2020)
- Wound Care (inpatient 2/4/2020- 2/8/2020), (outpatient 3/16/2020 - 3/20/2020).
- General Surgery (3/30/2020 - 4/27/2020)
- Urgent Care ( Additional 2 week rotation February 2020)
Hospitalist Physican Assistant Student (PA-S)
Altru Health System
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Collaborated management in patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Collaborated management in care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Physician Assistant Student (PA-S) Urgent Care
Trinity Health
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Met with more than 20 patients each shift, for a total of 80 hours, to assess current conditions and make care decisions in real time, with mentoring MD.
- Consulted with patients, collected histories and vitals, ordered labs and interpreted test results.
- Communicated with and educated patients and families about conditions and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on anticipated outcomes and treatment side effects.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Altru Health System
05.2012 - 06.2018
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily.
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Performed chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
- Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Kept all patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
Histology Technician Student
Altru Health System
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Assessed the adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2012
Associate of Science - Histologic Technology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2011
Skills
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, lab values, neurological testing
- Performing physical exams to aid in inclusion or exclusion of pathological processes
- Assessing patient needs on medical and social aspects, as it relates to their condition
- Differential diagnoses
- Family medicine experience
- Geriatric medicine experience
- Laboratory medicine experience
Affiliations
- Officer in North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistant
- Student representative for UND PA class of 2020
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Neurosurgery PA-C
Sanford Health
08.2020 - Current
Hospitalist Physican Assistant Student (PA-S)
Altru Health System
10.2019 - 10.2019
Physician Assistant Student (PA-S) Urgent Care
Trinity Health
06.2019 - 06.2019
Family Practice/Internal Medicine PA-S
Altru Health System
02.2019 - 05.2020
Physician Assistant Student (PA-S) in Progress
Altru Health System. Trinity Health
01.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Altru Health System
05.2012 - 06.2018
Histology Technician Student
Altru Health System
05.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of North Dakota
Associate of Science - Histologic Technology
University of North Dakota
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