ParsonsCV2015
- 1. Lauren Parsons 9302 Mt. Eaton Rd * Marshallville, OH 44645 Cell Phone: (330) 464-7218 E-mail: JLParsons2255@gmail.com Education: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies University of Mount Union, Alliance Ohio 44601 Expected date of graduation: August 7, 2015 Bachelor of Arts with Major in Zoology/Pre-PA Minor in Chemistry Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware Ohio 43015 Graduated May 2012 Physician Assistant Clinical Experience: St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Cleveland, OH Emergency Medicine; June 2015 Duties Included: Endocrinologist specialist with Dr. Marco Corallo DO. Beloit, OH Internal Medicine, April-May 2015 Duties Included: o Performed history and physical exams on new and established patients o Formulate plans and changes needed to ensure proper treatment for patients in the areas of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes (I and II), thyroid, and hypogonadism. o Developed treatment plans for patients with iron, vitamin and electrolyte deficiencies. o Educated patients on diabetes and cholesterol management o Interpreted labs and relayed information to patients in an understandable manner Crystal Clinic with Dr. Roger Palutsis MD. Alliance, OH Orthopedics, March - April 2015 Duties Included: o Prepped patients before surgery o Applied tourniquet to extremity o Airway control including assisting with and preforming bag mask, LMA, and intubation
- 2. o First surgical assist on orthopedic cases including: o Carpal tunnel release o Open Reduction Internal Fixation Distal radius fracture with volar plating o Shoulder and knee arthroscopy for Labrum and meniscal repairs respectfully o Arthroscopocic assisted ACL repair o Total knee, and hip arthroplasty o Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty o Closed for surgeries – preformed several subcuticular closures along with simple, horizontal and vertical mattress, and staples placement. o Applied casts and splints to the forearm and lower leg o Cast removal o Suture placement and suture removal upon f/u visits o Provided wound care o Assisted and Performed joint injections including: o Shoulder, Wrist, Thumb, Knee, Hip, and Ankle injections S’eclairer with Dr. Safdar Chaudhary MD. Export, PA Psychiatry, March 2015 Duties Included: o Assist in full psychiatric work up including patient interviews and interactions o Attend group discussion including AA meetings and engage in conversation to help patients enhance their mindfulness o Assess patients’ stability and medication dosages o Preform drug screenings of patients o Assist in legal and non-legal discussion of patient options o Focus on mindfulness techniques with patient interaction. Dr. Albert Domingo M.S. MD. OB/GYN at Mercy Medical Center and Altman Hospital Canton, OH Obstetrics and Gynecology; February-March 2015 Duties Included: o Managed women through all stages of pregnancy o Managed gynecologic issues such as infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids. o Managed post menopausal conditions and discomfort in patients of all ages o Managed obstetric issues such as Group B Strep positive pregnant women, breech pregnancies, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, vaginal birth after previous cesarean section, and placenta abrupto with emergency cesarean section. o Assist in histories and physicals with patient management at free clinic o Performed procedures: o Assisted in vaginal deliveries o Assisted in cesarean sections o Performed pelvic/pap exam
- 3. o First assist in surgery o Assisted with and identified anatomy in fetal ultrasounds o Assisted in laparoscopic hysterectomy o Observed hysterectomy with DaVinci robotics o Observed colposcopy o Observed IUD placement under ultrasound guidance o Performed vaginal biopsies o Perform post partum follow up visits of cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries o Perform hospital rounds on patients during and after delivery o Assist with circumcisions and newborn exams Family Practitioner, Dr. Brent Lehman MD. Mount Eaton, OH Family Medicine, January 2015 Duties Included: o Developed treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypothyroidism, obesity o Managed Amish and Mennonite women through all stages of pregnancy o Assisted in deliveries at a local care clinic. o Preformed anesthetic injection and suture of vaginal tears and episiotomies. o Perform care clinic rounds on patients during and after delivery o Assist with circumcisions and newborn exams o Perform post partum follow up visits of cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries o Managed mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression o Educated patients on diabetes and cholesterol management o Performed history and physical exams o Interpreted labs and relayed information to patients in an understandable manner o Perform urgent care procedures on patients including laceration repair, abscess I&D, cryotherapy, and cast application and removal. o Wrote paper charts on patients including assessment and plan. o Provided education on healthy lifestyle eating and exercise and goals of treatment Metro-Health Medical Center; Pediatrics with Dr. Lipman MD. Cleveland, OH Pediatrics, November-December 2014 Duties Included: o Performed history and physical exams on pediatric patients o Performed newborn physical exams o Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests o Presented patients to preceptors o Developed treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, dermatitis, and iron deficiency. o Managed mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression
- 4. o Consulted specialists on patients o Documented using EMR software o Educated patients on sleep, hygiene, diet, exercise, and school expectations o Provided parent education and guidance with healthy lifestyle eating and exercise and goals of treatment for their children o Confirmed that patients’ immunization records were up to date o Gave immunizations to patients o Explained risks and benefits to patients and parents o Preformed pelvic and genital exams when indicated o Preformed microscopy on samples for BV, and trichomonas o Managed birth control and GYN treatments for patients Summa Akron City; Pulmonolgy with Dr. Paul Tsivitse MD. Akron, OH Primary Care, October – November 2014 Duties Included: o Developed treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Allergies, Cystic Fibrosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. o Managed in-patient and out-patients with tracheotomies – cleaning and replacements o Performed hospital rounds on new consults and established in-hospital patients o Assisted with diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis of in-hospital patients o Educated patients on smoking cessation and use of oxygen to increase resting and active oxygen levels o Performed history and physical exams o Interpreted diagnostics including labs, PFT’s, biopsy, and CXR/CT results and relayed information to patients in an understandable manner o Charted on patients including assessment and plan for new consults and follow up patients. o Provided education on healthy lifestyle eating and exercise and goals of treatment Dr. Randy Hofius at Jameson Hospital New Castle, PA General Surgery; September – October 2014 Duties Included: o Performed history and physical exams on new, established and postoperative patients o Determined if patients were candidates for surgery o Evaluated post operative patients o Provided patient education on risks, benefits, options, and plan for surgery o Performed hospital rounds on inpatients o Assisted in prepping the patient and catheter placement o Observed and preformed endotracheal intubations o Assisted in laparoscopic hernia repairs, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy
- 5. o Sutured/closed procedures and surgeries o Injected anesthetic while closing Dermatology specialist with Dr. David Corallo DO. Beloit, OH Elective, August – September 2014 Duties Included: o Developed treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis, acne, and dry skin conditions. o Performed routine skin checks and management of undetermined lesions o Assisted in office procedures and o Preformed punch biopsies, shave excisions, cryotherapy, and skin checks involving numerous skin conditions o Performed history and physical exams o Interpreted biopsy results and relayed information to patients in an understandable manner o Provided education on skin conditions and compliance for best active management of diagnosis made Certifications/Professional Licensure o Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, American Red Cross o ACLS, American Heart Association Professional Organizations o American Academy of Physician Assistants o OAPA (Ohio Association of Physician Assistants) References Available By Request