Sharla Gillespie
Physician Associate
Summary
Certified Physician Associate with 6 years experience dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based care through my passion for medicine and patients. Educational background in human development, kinesiology, and exercise physiology to provide specific, well-rounded care to patients. Offers compassionate bedside manner and dedication to quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Physician Associate
Children's Hospital Urgent Care
Knoxville, TN
09.2018 - Current
- Train newly hired providers in procedures and using the EMR
- Care for sick and injured pediatric patients
- Office procedures – laceration repair, abscess incision and drainage, foreign body removal
- X-ray and lab test interpretation
- Provide and manage direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Train support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
AllKids Urgent Care
Mesa, AZ
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Care for sick and injured pediatric patients
- Minor office procedures – laceration repair, abscess incision and drainage, foreign body removal
- X-ray and lab test interpretation
Happy Kids Pediatrics
Mesa, AZ
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Primary care, Well-child visits, Newborn exams
- Minor office procedures and sick visits for pediatric patients
Kids Kare Pediatrics and Family Kare
Phoenix, AZ
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Well-child visits, newborn, same-day, office procedures, and sick visits for pediatric patients
- Primary care, well-woman exams, office procedures, and medication management for adult patients
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 08.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Michigan State University
01.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2005 - 08.2008
Skills
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and Development
Good Telephone Etiquette
Excellent with pediatric patients
Sterile technique
Abscess incision and drainage
Laceration repair
Post-operative wound care
Certification
NCCPA certified
Timeline
Physician Associate
Children's Hospital Urgent Care
09.2018 - Current
AllKids Urgent Care
01.2018 - 08.2018
Happy Kids Pediatrics
12.2017 - 08.2018
Kids Kare Pediatrics and Family Kare
06.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Southern California
08.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Michigan State University
01.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
08.2005 - 08.2008