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Medical Weight Loss and Menopausal Hormone Replacement Specialist

Pediatric Critical Care•Performed invasive procedures such as lumbar punctures, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, PICC line placement, and procedural sedation in high-stress situations. •Conducted patient assessments, ordered and interpreted labs and imaging, developed and implemented treatment plans.•Collaborated with attending physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), as well as with pediatric and emergency medicine residents to provide exceptional evidence-based care to patients.•Managed critically ill pediatric patients including post-operative cardiac surgery patients, trauma and traumatic brain injury patients, postoperative patients, bone marrow transplant and oncology patients, and patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and CRRT.•Independently led rapid response and code blue calls within the hospital: assessed patients, provided emergency interventions, led resuscitations and code events, determined patient’s required level of care, and facilitated transfer to the ICU for escalation of care when appropriate.

Pediatric Critical Care•Managed critically ill pediatric patients including trauma and traumatic brain injury patients, postoperative patients, bone marrow transplant and oncology patients, and patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and CRRT.•Conducted patient assessments, ordered and interpreted labs and imaging, developed and implemented treatment plans, performed invasive procedures such as lumbar punctures, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, and procedural sedation. •Collaborated with 20 attending physicians, 10 fellows, 18 advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), as well as with pediatric and emergency medicine residents to provide exceptional evidence-based care to patients.•Independently lead rapid response calls within the hospital: assessing patients, providing emergency interventions, determining patient’s required level of care, and facilitating transfer to the ICU for escalation of care when appropriate.•Providerd cross-coverage in the pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, managing patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions, pre- and post-operative heart transplant patients, open-heart surgery patients, and patients with other cardiac conditions.•Served as a preceptor to University of Colorado physician assistant and nurse practitioner students.•Participated in the “Nephrotoxic-induced AKI Tracking Project” conducting analyses on acute kidney injuries within the PICU to determine cause and develop corrective and preventative actions.•Gathered retrospective data on nutrition during CRRT in pediatric patients to assist lead investigator with the “CRRT Nutrition Study” within the PICU and CICU. •Served as a representative for the PICU on the CRRT Steering Committee, implemented training on CRRT machines, developed protocols and manuals, and facilitated the advancement of CRRT practices within the PICU.

Roanoke, Va

•Trained and supervised 31 physician assistant student advocates on evidence-based behavioral modification program.•Conceptualized, established, and oversaw action plans. •Worked collaboratively with clinic leadership and student advocates.

Ashland, Va

•Supported daily clinic operations and administrative duties, including charting patient encounters in real-time during medical exams. Recorded physical exam, physician assessment, and management plan. Performed medication distribution.

Ashland, Va

•Responded to dispatched emergencies and evaluated scene safety during night operations.•Conducted real-time patient triage and basic life support care within high-stress settings.•Monitored patient’s vital signs and overall condition during transport.

Christiansburg, Va

•Delivered high-quality care to elderly patient in assisted living facility.•Helped with daily living activities such as exercise, personal hygiene, vital signs monitoring, and transport.

Master'S Of Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Nutrition, Foods, And Exercise