Caroline Combs, Pa-C Email & Phone Number

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Winter Haven, Florida, United States

• Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation - Winter Haven Hospital
• Collaborated with the attending physician, mid-levels, and nursing staff to manage the care and treatment of patients in a high-acuity emergency department.
• Assessed, diagnosed and proposed courses of treatments for patients with sepsis, DKA, necrotizing pneumonia, hypo/hyperkalemia, and seizure due to hypocalcemia.
• Assisted with the management of patients post-cardiac arrest including collaborating with the intensivist to coordinate care.
• Intubated during cardiac codes and placed ultrasound-guided central line access for post-code management.
• Consulted with various specialties in order to provide optimal patient outcomes. These included gynecology, infectious disease, orthopedics, and neurology.

Bartow, Florida, United States

• Women’s Health Clinical Rotation - Urogynocologic Surgery - The Pelvic Floor Institute and Tampa General Hospital
• Assisted the physician with the management of patients in the outpatient clinic, pre-operative setting, OR and PACU.
• Managed the treatment plans for patients with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, cystitis, hormone imbalance including peri- and post-menopausal states, endometrial cancer and cervical.
• Performed pelvic and rectal exams.
• Assisted in robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures including supracervical hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, sacrocolpopexy, cystocele repair, and ventral rectopexy.
• In the OR, I was able to make incisions and place Trochars, suction, irrigate, suture, place Foley catheters, and assist in intubations and placement of central and arterial lines.

Largo, Florida, United States

• General Surgery Clinical Rotation - Largo Medical Center
• Collaborated with residents and the physician to assist in the care and management of patients in the outpatient clinic, OR and PACU. Rounded on patients post-operatively on the medical-surgical floor.
• Managed patients with various acute and chronic conditions including cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, diverticulitis, appendicitis, colon cancer, inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, internal and external hemorrhoids.
• Interpreted results of diagnostic studies and imaging including CT scans, HIDA scans, and pathology reports.
• Assisted in laparoscopic and open surgical procedures including cholecystectomy, colectomy, appendectomy, mesh inguinal hernia repair, mesh umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, and AV fistula placement.
• Managed post-surgical complications including sepsis and electrolyte abnormalities following colectomy.

Oviedo, Florida, United States

• Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation - Oviedo Medical Center
• Worked closely with the physician, mid-levels, and nursing staff to manage patients in the emergency department including those with sepsis, ischemic stroke, cardiac arrest, liver cirrhosis, Bell’s Palsy, pneumonia.
• Obtained histories, performed physical exams, and presented treatment plans.
• Coordinated with radiology and the laboratory to order diagnostic studies.
• Interpreted results of various studies including ultrasound, chest X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ABG, and EKG.
• Managed post-operative complications including airway compromise due to laryngeal edema, DVT and wound dehiscence with free air in the abdomen.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Behavioral Health Clinical Rotation - Various Locations
• Managed the care and treatment of patients at skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities with various mental health conditions including delirium, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, schizophrenia, bipolar.
• Managed medication side effects such as movement disorders and proposed alternative treatments.
• Rounded on patients and documented progress notes.
• Performed complete psychiatric evaluations and coordinated with other providers of the patient’s care team in order to obtain complete histories.

Lecanto, Florida, United States

• Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation - PedIM Healthcare Clinic
• Assisted in the management of patients in an underserved rural internal medicine clinic.
• Managed various chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, COPD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypo/hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematous, and parathyroid.
• Communicated with patients to clarify diagnoses in speech catered to the patient’s individual level of education and understanding. Collaborated with patients to come up with patient-centered treatment plans.
• Managed the treatment of patients with conditions refractory to conservative management.
• Educated patients on various conditions and preventative management. Worked with patients to find alternative medications to alleviate excess expense.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States

• Family Medicine Clinical Rotation - AllCare Medical Center
• Managed a range of patients from pediatric to geriatric presenting for annual wellness exams, sports physicals and acute concerns.
• Collaborated with various medical specialties in order to provide the best possible outcome for patients.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities including management of tracheostomies, wound care, urinary catheter maintenance, colostomy maintenance and venipuncture for laboratory testing. Oriented and trained on-coming nurse technicians.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Assisted patients with all ADLs including mobility, bathing, and toileting. Obtained and monitored patient vital signs including EKG readings. Obtained patient blood glucose levels. Performed straight urinary catheterizations. Answered and monitored patient calls. Observed and assisted with positioning during intubations, thoracentecis, lumbar punctures.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Attended trainings specializing in the care of individuals with advanced dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Successfully communicated and assisted individuals with advanced dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Master'S Degree, Physician Assistant

Bachelor’S Of Health Science, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Pre-Physician Assistant Society Member Best Buddies Member