Rebecca Wehrenberg
Maple Grove
Summary
Driven and compassionate Physician Assistant.
Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in clinical and hospital settings. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of medical protocols and collaborative team dynamics.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Care Coordinator
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Provide exceptional orthopedic care to patients in a hospital inpatient setting
- Responsible for consults, daily rounding, timely discharge of patients, ordering appropriate diagnostic imaging and labs and completing discharge orders
- Developed and oversaw pre and post op education classes
- Updated and revised education materials and total joint education books as needed
- Managed comprehensive orthopedic care for orthopedic patients in a hospital setting, coordinating consultations, rounding, and discharges
- Implemented effective diagnostic procedures, including imaging and labs, enhancing patient diagnosis and treatment
- Demonstrated proficiency in casting, splinting, wound vac applications, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic injections
- Educated orthopedic patients and caregivers about orthopedic conditions and treatment plans, improving patient understanding and adherence
- Provided staff education initiatives, enhancing the team's understanding and performance in orthopedic care
- Nominated by peers and received the Maple Leaf Award for demonstrating commitment to the vision, mission and values of Maple Grove Hospital and showing leadership in the development of a positive culture
- Provided counseling to patients to facilitate understanding of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient management strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and implementing treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality care.
- Managed patient records for accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Physician Assistant
Twin Cities Orthopedics
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Provide exceptional orthopedic care in outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative environment
- Manage own patient load in clinic
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Support physician in clinic by performing history and physicals, ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and labs, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic injections
- Perform minor incision and drainage procedures, suturing, casting and splinting
- Surgical first assisting, trauma call coverage and hospital rounding
Physician Assistant
RiverWay Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Primary care provider in suburban family/internal medicine practice
- Provided exceptional patient care
- Obtained detailed history and physical examinations, interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Performed minor in-office procedures
- Provided acute care in after hours urgent care clinic
- Developed and initiated appropriate treatment plan
Physician Assistant
Park Nicollet Clinic
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provide exceptional orthopedic care in outpatient and peri-operative environment
- Manage own patient load in clinic
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Support physician in clinic by performing history and physicals, ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and labs, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic injections, casting and splinting
- Surgical first assisting, trauma call coverage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines, IA01.2001
Studies - Pre-requisite course work
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, M N02-1999
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, M N01.1998
Skills
- General Orthopedics
- Trauma Orthopedics
- Self-directed
- Communication Skills
- Suturing
- Wound vac application and management
- Electronic Medical Records - Epic
- Treatment planning
Affiliations
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Care Coordinator
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2024
Physician Assistant
Twin Cities Orthopedics
01.2005 - 01.2014
Physician Assistant
RiverWay Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2005
Physician Assistant
Park Nicollet Clinic
01.2001 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
Studies - Pre-requisite course work
Augsburg College
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