SARA A. FELDBRUGGE
Duluth,MN
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver high quality patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach. Demonstrates skills in teaching students in various environments, with a focus on a strong clinical foundation and importance of patient education. Dedicated to creating an environment which encourages PA Medicine students to truly understand and embrace the importance of the profession.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Department of General Surgery
Essentia Health
06.2015 - Current
- Conduct clinic consultations for general surgery patients, which includes gathering pertinent information, interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging, providing patient education, and arranging for surgery.
- Perform clinic procedures independently, including wide local excisions, lipoma and cyst removal, abscess drainage, and wound management.
- Assist general surgeons in the operating room, including bedside robotic assisting, laparoscopic camera driving, tissue retraction, and wound closure. Surgeries include both general surgery as well as subspecialties, such as colorectal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, and breast.
- Manage perioperative hospitalized patients, including examination and evaluation, medication management, ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests. Work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimum patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented an extensive training protocol for newly hired APPs. Create and manage schedules for all APPs, residents, and students.
Physician Assistant, Department of Urgent Care
Essentia Health
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments to determine medical needs and develop treatment plans for acute medical concerns.
- Provide patient education.
- Perform minor procedures, including abscess drainage, laceration repair, and splinting orthopedic injuries.
- Collaborate with other healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and proper treatment of acute medical concerns.
Lecturer and Testing Administrator
College of St. Scholastica PA Medicine Program
01.2018 - Current
- Develop and deliver engaging course materials for PA Medicine students.
- Facilitate interactive discussions to enhance student understanding of clinical practices.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentor students in clinical skills prior to beginning their clinical year.
PA student Preceptor
Essentia Health
01.2013 - Current
- Support student learning by providing guidance and feedback on understanding of various medical/surgical conditions, clinical skills, patient education, interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Facilitate scheduling and communication between students and other healthcare professionals, promoting collaborative learning environments and enhanced learning opportunities.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments, identifying areas for improvement and development.
Physician Assistant, Department of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
Essentia Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine treatment needs in acutely ill surgical patients and patients who experienced traumatic accidents.
- Managed perioperative hospitalized patients, including comprehensive evaluations, medication management, ordering and interpreting of appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with other healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care strategies.
- Managed patient follow-ups to ensure patient health status has improved since acute illness and injury.
Physician Assistant Student (Clinical Rotations)
University of Iowa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Volunteer
Open Door Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Pharmacy Technician
Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
Research Assistant, Biology Laboratory
Minnesota State University
01.2006 - 01.2007
Research Assistant, Biopsychology Laboratory
Minnesota State University
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
MS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Psychology
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN05-2007
Affiliations
- 2015 - current American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants -member
- 2009- current American Academy of Physician Assistants - member
- 2009-2010 Carver College of Medicine Leadership Community, PA representative
- 2009-2011 Iowa Physician Assistant Society- student member
- 2006-2007 Golden Key International Honor Society, president, MSU, Mankato chapter
- 2005-2006 Golden Key International Honor Society, vice president, MSU, Mankato chapter
- 2004- Golden Key International Honor Society, member
- 2003- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, member
Certification
- 2011 - present National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- 2005 - present Basic Life Support
- 2013 - 2017 ATLS Certification
- 2012 - 2016 Fundamental Critical Care Support
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Department of Urgent Care
Essentia Health
01.2019 - Current
Lecturer and Testing Administrator
College of St. Scholastica PA Medicine Program
01.2018 - Current
Physician Assistant, Department of General Surgery
Essentia Health
06.2015 - Current
PA student Preceptor
Essentia Health
01.2013 - Current
Physician Assistant, Department of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
Essentia Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
Physician Assistant Student (Clinical Rotations)
University of Iowa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Volunteer
Open Door Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Research Assistant, Biology Laboratory
Minnesota State University
01.2006 - 01.2007
Pharmacy Technician
Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
Research Assistant, Biopsychology Laboratory
Minnesota State University
01.2005 - 01.2006
MS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Psychology
Minnesota State University
Awards
2011 Carver College of Medicine Leadership and Excellence Award, 2010 Dennis R. Oliver PA Scholarship Recipient, 2009 Dennis R. Oliver PA Scholarship Recipient, 2007 International Scholar Laureate Program to China, Delegate of Medicine, 2006 Golden Key International Honor Society Scholarship, 2006 College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Scholarship, Biology Department, 2000 Presidential Scholarship, University of Puget Sound
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