Perform comprehensive, accurate history and physical including chief compliant, presenting signs and symptoms, and past medical history and interval history
Recognize differences between normal and abnormal findings
Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services
Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, and intraosseous routes
Perform injections, arterial puncture, venipuncture; and arterial line insertion
Initiate Basic/Advanced/Trauma life support in response to emergency situations
Prepare chart documentation, determine differential diagnosis, technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care
Prescribe and regulate medications
Evaluate outcomes of implemented interventions
Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
University Health Associates
06.2018 - 10.2023
Work independently with supervision by Critical Care Attending
Coordinates patient care provided by multi-disciplinary team of specialty care practitioners
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
Order and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic studies
Interpret information from invasive and non-invasive monitors
Initiate or modifies routine, complex, and emergent medication regimens and therapies
Perform emergent, urgent, and routine procedures, Insert peripheral and central venous catheters
Insert chest tubes or perform thoracentesis and paracentesis
Insert peripheral arterial catheters
Control external hemorrhage
Insert Oral or Naso-gastric tubes, urinary catheters
Assist with tracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
Responsibility and accountability for time management and workload to meet patient, staff, and departmental needs
Serves as educational and clinical resource to nursing and multi-disciplinary staff as well as to patients and their families
Provided leadership, guidance, and teaching to less seasoned NP/PA staff, PA and medical students, as well as residents rotating in intensive care unit
Ability to diagnose patients and to implement medical care plan for long and short-term care of acute and chronic health conditions in intensive care unit
Ability to, apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to function effectively and adapt to dynamic and often changing work environment
Collaborate with other services, other units, and other departments.
TRAUMA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
University Health Associates
01.2012 - 06.2018
Provide direct clinical care for acutely and critically injured patients with multi-system trauma at a Level 1 Trauma center
Examine Trauma patients to obtain information about their physical condition
Diagnose and implement treatment plans for acutely ill patients in collaboration with Trauma attending physician
Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services
Initiate IV therapy by peripheral, central, and intraosseous routes
Perform injections, arterial puncture, venipuncture; and arterial line insertion
Initiate Basic/Advanced/Trauma life support in response to emergency situations
Prepare chart documentation, determine differential diagnosis, technical proficiency with approved procedures including suturing, wound care and orthopedic care
Prescribe and regulate medications
Evaluate outcomes of implemented interventions
Arrange consultations and referrals when needed.
ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Vermont Orthopedic Clinic
12.2010 - 12.2011
First assist in operative suite for total joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, ORIF of fractures and complex wound closures
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments
Manage patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Educate patients and their families about treatment plans and rehabilitation
Interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans
Perform minor surgical procedures under physician supervision
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
Participate in patient rounds and case discussions
Administer medications and injections as prescribed
Provide post-operative wound care
Support patients in pain management and rehabilitation exercises
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
ALDERSON BROADDUS
PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Casino Management
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
01.2005
Associate of Science in Nursing -
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
01.2002
Certification
Physician Assistant Nationally Certified, 07/2010
Fundamental Critical Care Support, 05/2017
Advanced Trauma Life Support, Current
Basic Cardiac Life Support, Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Current
Critical Care Nursing Internship, 2002
Physician Assistant, West Virginia Board of Medicine, 03/2025
Rutland Free Health Clinic to Uninsured People, Rutland, VT
Professional Associations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
West Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Most of my free time is spent with my two children Eli (6) and Harper (4)
Enjoy running and have run four half marathons.
Worked for the same company (WVUH) for 13.5 years.
Enjoy camping, cooking, reading, watching Dateline, beekeeping and gardening
References
Alison Wilson, MD, FACS, Professor and Chief of Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery & Surgical ICU, West Virginia University Healthcare, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26506, (304)-376-3562, Awilson@hsc.wvu.edu
Jacqueline Melley, MSW, LCIS, New York School System, 1230 Eastern Avenue, West Charlton, New York, 12010, (518)-779-1617
Lindsay Hutchison, PA-C, West Virginia University Healthcare, Division of Interventional Radiology, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26506, (724)-816-6838, Lmgorman@hsc.wvu.edu
Gregory Schaefer, DO, FACS, Professor, Medical Director of Surgical Critical Care, West Virginia University Healthcare, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26506, (814)-241-8102, Gschaefer@hsc.wvu.edu
Shannon Thompkins, APRN, West Virginia University Healthcare, Division of Otolaryngology, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26506, (304)-266-2654, Sthompkins@hsc.wvu.edu
Timeline
EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
University Health Associates
06.2023 - Current
CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
University Health Associates
06.2018 - 10.2023
TRAUMA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
University Health Associates
01.2012 - 06.2018
ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Vermont Orthopedic Clinic
12.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
ALDERSON BROADDUS
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Casino Management
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