
Skilled physician assistant with over four years of experience in general and colorectal surgery. Honored and accomplished 13-year clinical professional. Highly motivated and patient-centered with strong attention to detail, initiative, and collaboration within a healthcare team. Strengths include communication, patient education, process development, and inpatient medical management.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Over 4 years as a surgical PA with a busy general and colorectal surgical practice working with 4 different surgeons. Over 10 years as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist primarily in Microbiology with experience in Coagulation, Hematology, Serology, and Blood Bank.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Clinical Health Services
University of Washington (8/2015)
M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science
Idaho State University (12/2009)
B.S. in Biology
Boise State University (5/2003)
EDUCATOR
ISU PA Program Preceptor
ISU PA School Lecturer, Introduction to General Surgery
BSU Genetic Counseling Master’s Program Lecturer, Surgery Relating to Hereditary Cancers
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