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SARA O’KELLY

Menomonie

Summary

Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic Health System, excelling in surgical assistance and comprehensive patient assessments. Proven ability to make critical decisions under pressure while maintaining integrity in medicine. Skilled in collaboration and preventive care, effectively enhancing patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and thorough evaluations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant Podiatry

Mayo Clinic Health System
Eau Claire
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health management strategies.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures by providing support and monitoring patients.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
  • Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.

Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Mayo Clinic Health System
Menomonie
01.2007 - Current
  • Examined patients to gather comprehensive information on physical conditions.
  • Compiled and recorded detailed patient medical data, including health history and examination results.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests, including x-rays and electrocardiograms, to aid in assessments.
  • Interpreted diagnostic test results for significant deviations from normal values.
  • Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing, and wound care.
  • Made tentative diagnoses and formulated treatment management plans for patients.

Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Mayo Clinic Health System
Menomonie
01.2012 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in surgical procedures within operating room settings.
  • Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic conditions in clinical office.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests including x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
  • Interpreted results from various diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions.
  • Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, splinting, and casting.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines, IA
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Studies

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
LaCrosse, WI
01.2005

Skills

  • Surgical assistance
  • Preventive care
  • Comprehensive examinations
  • Urgent care specialist
  • Pressure decision-making
  • Professional demeanor
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity in medicine

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
  • Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants, Member

Credentials And Licenses

  • Wisconsin Licensure, 09/17/07, 02/28/22
  • ACLS, 05/01/20
  • BLS, 02/01/20

Certification

  • Wisconsin Licensure: 09/17/2007, expires 03/01/2026
  • BLS: 03/2026

Timeline

Physician Assistant Podiatry

Mayo Clinic Health System
06.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2012 - 06.2024

Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2007 - Current

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Studies

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse