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Sandra Kasumovic, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with 9 years of experience working emergency, urgent, primary care, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings for patients of all ages. Dedicated to thorough patient care through follow-ups and comprehensive family education. Effective at communicating with doctors and thinking quickly.
Driven by continuous challenge and a need for advancement, seeking to fulfill a passion in a non-mundane position implementing expert comprehensive assessment skills.
Hard working PA seeking a work environment which embraces effective communication skills, empathetic nature, and natural ability to relate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds to create trusting relationships with patients and colleagues and promote a friendly and healthy work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Sophie Trettewick Indian Health Clinic
Neah Bay, WA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for wide range of emergency services and primary care of trauma cases for entire Makah population, about 700 people.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations in highly underserved remote community health center.
- Administrated IV medication for appropriate stabilization and prompt transfer to appropriate referral facilities via life flight and/or ground transfer
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Perma Mental Health
Boise, ID
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders to appropriately diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric illness for patients of all ages.
- Maintained interdisciplinary treatment through collaboration with supervising physicians, primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and nurse practitioners.
- Carried out therapeutic interventions including several psychotherapeutic methods and in-office ketamine administration for treatment-resistant depression
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
American Family Care
Caldwell, ID
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Effective and timely rapid evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic illness exacerbations, independently
- Comfortable with high volume, averaged approximately 45 patients under strict infectious precautions amidst Covid-19 pandemic per 12-hr day
- Utilized variety of procedures and lab diagnostics including wound closures, ordering and interpreting x-rays, ECGs, and common serum and urinary laboratory tests
- Developed templates for common urgent care complaints for startup franchise involving two different locations, improved charting and raised reimbursement rates by approximately 15%.
- My flexibility and caring nature allowed for rapid coverage of urgent care setting in Farmington, New Mexico, when Medical Director was ill.
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Midvalley Healthcare
Boise, ID
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions in adult and geriatric population with comorbid psychiatric illness.
- Exhibited compassion and respect caring for patients with altered mental status due to psychiatric, behavioral health issues, drug, and substance abuse, and malnutrition.
- Relied heavily on clinical exam skills because it is often difficult to depend on the history patients provide.
- Prepared standard admission orders for review by medical staff.
- Helped physicians manage patients' medical needs by following established protocols.
- Integrated antibiotic stewardship to reduce inpatient C Difficile infection and antibiotic resistance, at the same time reduced hospital costs by 30% over a 6-week period.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
McMillan Medical Clinic
Boise, ID
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Autonomous and hypervigilant urgent care PA prioritized life-threatening conditions for timely diversion to emergency setting or appropriate acute specialist
- Skilled in rapid interpretation of onsite x rays and ECGs, splinting, casting, suturing, medication administration via IV, incision and drainage, biopsies, etc.
- Demonstrated company loyalty; stayed with clinic until employer retired, closed for business
- Managed on average 25 patients in 12-hr work day.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
St. Alphonsus
Boise, ID
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Diagnosis and treatment focused heavily on pediatric population.
- Prioritized tasks and managed time efficiently for timely chart completion
- Sought out and accomplished new challenges, transferred to newly built clinic at Karcher to see it through successful startup
- Evaluated and treated various orthopedic injuries, infections, repaired lacerations, and performed incision and drainage and various biopsies.
- Averaged about 35 patients in 12-hr work day
Physician Assistant
Upper Valley Family Care and Urgent Care
Rexburg, ID
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illness in remote rural area where good patient rapport is of utmost necessity.
- Administered well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and other preventative services for patients of all ages, newborn to geriatrics.
- Provided prenatal care, including use of ultrasound for pregnancy monitoring.
- Worked alongside physician to collaborate regarding rapid evaluation and treatment of common urgent care complaints.
- Utilized resources from near-limited hospital to coordinate life flight transfers or ambulance services for medical emergencies.
- With strong work ethic and determination, dedicated to work 6 days per week
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Clinical Leadership
A.T. STILL University of Health Science
Mesa, AZ 01.2019 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Idaho State University
Meridian 08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Biology
College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Highly knowledgeable in exacerbations of and chronic complex conditions
Patient population pediatric, adult, geriatric
Comprehensive assessment skills
Expert clinical skills
Enhanced problem-solving abilities
Preventative Medicine
Compliance with standards of care
Management of acute injuries and illness
Timeline
New Jersey State License
09-2022
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Sophie Trettewick Indian Health Clinic
06.2022 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Perma Mental Health
01.2021 - 05.2022
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
American Family Care
11.2019 - 03.2021
Neurotoxin and Dermal Filler Training
07-2019
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Midvalley Healthcare
04.2019 - 07.2019
Doctor of Medical Science - Clinical Leadership
A.T. STILL University of Health Science
01.2019 - 06.2024
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
McMillan Medical Clinic
05.2015 - 02.2019
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
St. Alphonsus
12.2014 - 04.2017
Physician Assistant
Upper Valley Family Care and Urgent Care
03.2014 - 10.2014
Idaho State License PA1136
11-2013
Drug Enforcement Agency MK2147926
11-2013
National Provider Identifier 1780009506
11-2013
Controlled Substance CS 34854
11-2013
DOT Medical Examiner ME4844850733
01-2013
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Idaho State University
08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Biology
College of Idaho
08.2006 - 05.2010
Software
PowerChart
Azalea
Athena
NextGen
Cerner
RPMS
Certification
Idaho State License PA1136