Rachel Strandmark

Physician Assistant Student at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physician Assistant Student
      • Apr 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Clinical Support Associate
      • Jul 2018 - Present

      Assist in the coordination of care to a diverse pediatric population as a member of the Float Team, serving the Neuroscience Unit, Nutrition Stabilization Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Emergency Department. Requires an extensive knowledge of hospital policy, procedures, medical terminology and practice, and unit-specific policies and procedures involving patient safety and coordination of care. Requires cultural sensitivity and respect in the coordination of care, often adjusting practices to account for individual, familial, and cultural preferences. Requires extensive interpersonal communication, interaction with various age groups and cultures, sensitivity to intricacies typical for each adolescent developmental stage, and translation of medical terminology into child-friendly terms.This position values and emulates the Children's Hospital Core values: placing children first, compassionate listening, acceptance and ownership of outcomes, joining together in the coordination of care, and remarkable innovation beyond the standard.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Biology 101 Tutor
      • Sep 2016 - Present

    • Tobacco Free Generation Campus Initiative Intern
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

      Assisted with a major alteration of campus policy to become a tobacco-free campus (implemented June of 2018). Internship involving knowledge of and implementation of a potential public health policy on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus through the American Cancer Society Tobacco Free Generation Initiative Grant. Required extensive communication and coordination with many administrators and department directors at Gustavus, social media proficiency, and application of complex scientific research to improve the health of Gustavus students, faculty, employees, and visitors.

    • Anatomy and Physiology TA
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Certified Nursing Assistant
      • May 2017 - Sep 2018

      Position requires determination, patience, and medical expertise as an integral portion of the medical care team at Ridgeview Medical Center in the Orthopedic Surgery Recovery Ward. Required a dedication to the safety of post-surgical patients, commitment to a positive patient and family experience, and compassion to fully assist patients through a difficult and humbling recovery period. Position requires determination, patience, and medical expertise as an integral portion of the medical care team at Ridgeview Medical Center in the Orthopedic Surgery Recovery Ward. Required a dedication to the safety of post-surgical patients, commitment to a positive patient and family experience, and compassion to fully assist patients through a difficult and humbling recovery period.

    • Front Desk Assistant
      • Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

      Assisted with improving the patient care experience of students and staff at the Gustavus Adolphus College Health Service office. Position relied upon strong communication skills with patients of diverse backgrounds, medical terminology expertise, and ability to understand policy and assist in the coordination of care. Assisted with improving the patient care experience of students and staff at the Gustavus Adolphus College Health Service office. Position relied upon strong communication skills with patients of diverse backgrounds, medical terminology expertise, and ability to understand policy and assist in the coordination of care.

    • Canada
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Personal Care Attendant
      • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

      Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to a variety of clients with disparate mental/physical capacities and needs. Closely adhered to patient-specific care plans and provided medical care and assistance within the client home. Duties varied widely by client, but included everything from physical therapy assistance to oral suctioning and epileptic seizure control. Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to a variety of clients with disparate mental/physical capacities and needs. Closely adhered to patient-specific care plans and provided medical care and assistance within the client home. Duties varied widely by client, but included everything from physical therapy assistance to oral suctioning and epileptic seizure control.

    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Pharmacy Clerk
      • Mar 2013 - May 2015

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Laboratory Technician
      • May 2014 - Sep 2014

Education

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
    2020 - 2023
  • Gustavus Adolphus College
    Bachelor's degree, Biology Major
    2014 - 2018

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