Melisa Schultz, Mshs, Pa-C Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

www.PrimroseAppleValley.com

St. Louis Park And Burnsville MN

• Assessed, diagnosed, and managed a wide range of Endocrine disorders, including: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, PCOS, Osteoporosis, Hypogonadism, Adrenal.
• “Epic Super User” – Trained physicians, mid-level providers, and registered nurses on advanced Epic EMR techniques and on optimal practice integration to maximize productivity and quality of care.
• Proposed and implemented a new technology platform into Endocrinology practice, consisting of 10 providers.

Eagan And Burnsville, Minnesota

• Assessed, diagnosed and managed a wide range of Endocrine disorders, including: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, Hypogonadism, Adrenal Insufficiency.
• Recruited over 40 new insulin pump patients / insulin pump starts to the practice in less than six months.
• Managed over 70 insulin pump patients by focusing on self-management through education and frequent insulin dose adjustments.
• Achieved significant patient care results in less than six months; results include significant A1C reductions from the 10-13% range to the 6-7% range while balancing blood pressure and lipid control.
• Instituted aggressive follow up and control standards for pregnancy complicated by diabetes.
• Improved and implemented new patient care models, work flow standards and epic templates in collaboration with supervising physician.

Eagan, Minnesota

• Treated patients with multiple comorbidities including Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension and Obesity.
• Developed proficiency in analyzing and interpreting CGMS data to optimize insulin regiments.
• Formed medical decisions based on understanding of how medications and lifestyle choices influence blood glucose management.
• Collaborated with colleagues on streamlining and improving clinical processes and patient care.
• Focused on patient education of medical conditions and proper management.
• Counseled patients on smoking cessation, diet and exercise.

Madison, Wisconsin

• Supervised and directed a team of research assistants.
• Developed and assigned projects to team members.
• Organized and analyzed research data sets.
• Designed questionnaires and managed study databases.
• Gained programming experience with SSPS and Microsoft Access.

Madison, Wisconsin

• Directed classroom discussion of 36 students in Food Bacteriology Lab.
• Instructed students on proper laboratory techniques.
• Assessed quality of student work and provided constructive feedback.

Master Of Science, Health Sciences; Physician Assistant Certificate

Bachelor Of Science, Bacteriology; Business Administration Certificate

Activities and Societies: Microbiology Club President, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars