Tucker Bronson
Burlington
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate physician assistant with over 2 years of experience in critical care, providing high-quality medical care to patients and families in the ICU. Expertise in performing diagnostic procedures, managing patients in the ICU, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to think critically under pressure, offer exceptional patient care, and adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant – Critical Care
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2023 - Current
- Provide critical care services to patients in ICU, including management of conditions such as shock, sepsis, ARDS, decompensated heart failure, neurologic emergencies, and more. Skilled in procedures including airway management/intubation, central and arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and thoracentesis.
- Collaborate with intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other medical staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Respond to medical emergencies, including codes and rapid response teams, providing immediate interventions when needed.
- Educate patients and families regarding the patient’s condition, treatment plan, and goals of care.
- Educate residents and APP fellows including patient management, procedures, and rounding.
Pulmonary/Critical Care APP Fellow
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for care of patients in the ICU including H&Ps, treatment plans, coordination with consulting services, and performing procedures such as airway management, bronchoscopy, central line and arterial line placement, chest tube placement and thoracentesis
- Underwent rotations in departments outside the ICU including vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma and acute care surgery, cardiology (including electrophysiology and advanced heart failure).
Emergency Medical Technician
Missoula Emergency Services Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Perform BLS procedures and ACLS support, obtain and report patient histories to receiving facilities, efficiently assess and address medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
EMT Field Training Officer and New Hire Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for training newly hired EMTs and managing training protocols with field training officer team
- Managed schedule for new EMTs and training officers
Emergency Department Technician
St. Patrick Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Obtained vital signs and collected basic lab samples, assisted physicians and nurses with common procedures in the emergency department.
Education
Master of Clinical Health Services -
University of Washington MEDEX Northwest
08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
University of Montana
12-2017
Skills
- Critical care management including patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans
- ICU procedures including airway management/intubation, ventilator management, point of care ultrasound, central and arterial line placement, hemodialysis line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement and management, and thoracentesis
- Leading and managing code blue and rapid response teams in the ICU
- Collaborative communication with ICU staff
- Guiding goals of care conversations and patient and family education
Certification
- NCCPA PA-C, 09/2024-current
- Washington State Physician Assistant, 09/2023-current
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), Student member
- Washington Academy of Physician Assistants, Student member
- Society of Critical Care Medicine, Associate Member
Committees
St. Joseph Medical Center Code Blue Committee, 01/2023-Present
Timeline
Physician Assistant – Critical Care
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2023 - Current
Pulmonary/Critical Care APP Fellow
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2022 - 09.2023
Emergency Department Technician
St. Patrick Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Missoula Emergency Services Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2020
EMT Field Training Officer and New Hire Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Clinical Health Services -
University of Washington MEDEX Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
University of Montana
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