EDUCATION
2013 Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master of Medical Science (ARC-PA Accredited)
2010 Alma College
Alam City, MI
BS in Biology
Summa Cum Laude
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
- Arkansas State Licensed Physician Assistant
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Board-Certified
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
January 2013 – December 2013
Saint Louis University
John Cochran VA Medical Center – Dermatology
- Performed thorough cutaneous examinations while eliciting relevant medical history to help guide preventative measures and/or treatment plans
- Cryotherapy, shave biopsies, and observed Mohsprocedures
John Cochran VA Medical Center – Surgery
- Preformed efficient and thorough evaluation of patients during pre/post-operative care
- Acquired technical skills through assisting surgical cases
Phelps County Regional Medical – Emergency Medicine
- Performed focused history and physical exams to assess patient’s conditions and collaborated with preceptor to decide which test and/or imagining would best facilitate the patients’ treatment plan
- Gained technical skills in suturing, stapling, derma bond application, nerve blocks, IV placements, foreign body removal, incision and drainage
Anderson Hospital-Emergency Medicine
St. Louis University Hospital- Internal Medicine
St. Louis University Hospital- Psychiatric Medicine
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center- Women’s Health
Healthy Tracks Family Medicine- Family Medicine
Southern Illinois Health Foundation- Pediatrics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2018 – August 2020
Arkansas Dermatology
Little Rock, AR
Dermatology Physician Assistant
- Created treatment plans tailored to the individual patient with utilization of biologic, oral systemic, and topical therapeutic strategies and encouraged patient compliance by providing compassionate and informative patient care
- Performed skin cancer examinations and problem-focused evaluations on both new and established patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric
- Preformed punch, shave, and excisional biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodessication & curettage, cryotherapy and curettage, intralesional injections, photodynamic therapy, Narrow band UVB therapy, incision & drainage, KOH preparations, and scabetic smears
July 2017 – August 2018
Mercy
Washington, MO
Dermatology Physician Assistant
- Performed routine and problem-focused skin evaluations on both new and established patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric Utilized analytical and investigative approaches to establish a working diagnosis. Created treatment plans tailored to the individual patient and encouraged patient compliance by providing excellent, compassionate, and informative patient care
- Preformed punch, shave, and excisional biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodessication & curettage, cryotherapy and curettage, intralesional injections, photodynamic therapy, incision & drainage, KOH preparations, and scabetic smears
July 2015 – July 2017
Forefront Dermatology
Saint Louis, MO
Dermatology Physician Assistant
- Received extensive training from board-certified and Mohs fellowship-trained dermatologists
- Established working diagnosis, created treatment plans, and encouraged patient compliance
Preformed independent surgical excisions to remove various types of skin cancers, nevi, cyst, and other benign neoplasms. Preformed procedures including biopsies, cryotherapy, ED&C, intralesional injections, I&D, KOH preparations, scabetic smears, and patch testing
April 2014 – July 2015
Lee Institute Skin and Laser
Decatur, IL
Dermatology Physician Assistant
- Received extensive training from board-certified dermatologist. Established working diagnosis, created treatment plans, encouraged patient compliance through providing excellent patient education
- Utilized physical examination, microscopy, diascopy, dermoscopy, and dermatopathology to diagnose various dermatologic conditions. Preformed biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, ED&C, intralesional injections, I&D, KOH preparations, and scabetic smears
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Member Society of Dermatologic Physician Assistants
- Society of Dermatologic Physician Assistants Diplomate