PA (Physician Associate)

• May 2023 - Present

Advocate for the diverse patient population of Crusader Community Health, an FQHC in Rockford, IL. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions in adult and pediatric patients. Screen for brain health concerns and coordinate care with the behavioral health team. Provide education to patients on health maintenance, immunization, and prevention of chronic disease. Perform minor procedures such as wound closure and incision and drainage. Screen at risk patients for HIV and Hepatitis C and refer to specialty clinics for continued care. Perform male and female pelvic examination, pregnancy testing, and STI screening. Show less

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

Physician Assistant Student

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

AAPA Student Academy Representative AAPA Student Academy Representative

Academic Peer Tutor

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

Peer tutor at the University of Dubuque Academic Success Center. Tutored on the topics of human anatomy, human physiology, genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. Facilitated a weekly gross anatomy lab with two human cadavers for undergraduate A&P students. Peer tutor at the University of Dubuque Academic Success Center. Tutored on the topics of human anatomy, human physiology, genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. Facilitated a weekly gross anatomy lab with two human cadavers for undergraduate A&P students.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

Provide direct patient care in the Medical/Oncology unit at MercyOne in Dubuque Assist during nursing procedures Comply with mandatory reporter requirements Maintain BLS certification Provide direct patient care in the Medical/Oncology unit at MercyOne in Dubuque Assist during nursing procedures Comply with mandatory reporter requirements Maintain BLS certification

Scheduling Clerk

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Operate the EMR Cerner Schedule patient appointments per provider protocol for Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, and Rheumatology Assist in ordering patient medical devices and sending referrals Operate the EMR Cerner Schedule patient appointments per provider protocol for Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, and Rheumatology Assist in ordering patient medical devices and sending referrals

Direct Support Professional

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Provide direct support for those with physical and intellectual disabilities Encourage and assist with ADLs Aid in ambulation and feeding Assist clients in building skills they need for instrumental ADLs Provide clients with information about their medication, nutrition, and finances Provide direct support for those with physical and intellectual disabilities Encourage and assist with ADLs Aid in ambulation and feeding Assist clients in building skills they need for instrumental ADLs Provide clients with information about their medication, nutrition, and finances

Student Clerk in Women's Health

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

Operate Epic to provide medical record management. Operate general office equipment Communicate with administrative and clinical staff to complete tasks Obtain records from units and clinics throughout UIHC Operate Epic to provide medical record management. Operate general office equipment Communicate with administrative and clinical staff to complete tasks Obtain records from units and clinics throughout UIHC

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2012 - May 2016

Lead group activities and classes as directed by the primary dance instructor. Communicate effectively with dancers of all ages, parents, other assistant teachers and the primary dance instructor. Maintain and inventory costuming and other supplies and equipment. Ensure events and performances go smoothly. Lead group activities and classes as directed by the primary dance instructor. Communicate effectively with dancers of all ages, parents, other assistant teachers and the primary dance instructor. Maintain and inventory costuming and other supplies and equipment. Ensure events and performances go smoothly.

Clerk

• May 2014 - Sep 2015

Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in food preparation areas. Verified that prepared food met requirements for quality and quantity. Cleaned, stocked and restocked work stations and display cases. Received orders over the phone and in person and prepared food items as directed. Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in food preparation areas. Verified that prepared food met requirements for quality and quantity. Cleaned, stocked and restocked work stations and display cases. Received orders over the phone and in person and prepared food items as directed.