Katlyn Kappel, MMS, PA-C

Experience

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  Panama Banana

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Secretary

  • Answered phones and built rapport with the customers• Worked the cash register, handled invoices, and made online deposits for the company• Controlled the online docking system when truck drivers would arrive with shipments of product

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  Testa Produce, Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

  Accounting Assistant

  • Exposure to a wide range of departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance• Clerical work and data entry in ProducePro software and preparing various accounting projects in preparation for audits

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  Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Provided comfort, mobilization, and transportation for patients that experienced traumatic spinal cord injuries, stroke, debility, and other medical issues• Helped support ADLs and preserved patient dignity by carrying out bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, assisting to the bathroom, and bathing

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  UI Health

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Nurse Technician

  • Obtained vitals and glucose levels, maintained patient mobilization, provided incontinent care, and acted as a patient advocate for Neurosurgery Step-Down Unit patients• Maintained fall precautions and operated patient care equipment such as SCDs, bladder scan machines, EKG machines, and cardiac chairs• Awarded UI CARE Award by the UI Health Engagement & Recognition Team

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  Dominican University

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Physician Assistant Student

  •Summa Cum Laude Honor•Proficient in utilizing Anatomage Table 7 for Interactive Anatomy & Physiology and Virtual Dissection•Masters Thesis Project: Sensory Processing Disorder: Bridging the Gap Between Medical Professionals Clinical Experience:Emergency Medicine, Holy Cross Hospital – Chicago, IL February 2020Internal Medicine, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital – Melrose Park, IL March 2020Virtual Patient Cases and Journal Club, Dominican University May-April 2020Advanced Bedside Sonography Training, Sonosim Point of Care Ultrasound Training June 2020Internal Medicine, Harlem Medical Center – Bridgeview, IL July 2020OBGYN/Women’s Health, Center for Women’s Health – Westchester, IL August 2020General Surgery, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital – Melrose Park, IL September 2020Behavioral Health, Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital – Chicago, IL October 2020Pediatric Cardiology, Advocate Christ Medical Center – Oak Lawn, IL November 2020Pediatrics, St. Patrick Family Health Center – Chicago, IL December 2020Family Medicine, South Providence Family Medicine – Columbia, MO January 2021 Show less

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  Northwestern Medicine

  Aug 2021 - now

  Physician Assistant

  Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant• Specializes in Hematology Oncology while cross-covering overnight for two inpatient services: Stem Cell Transplant and Leukemia• Acting as sole provider overnight for medically complex patients receiving chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and CAR T therapy• Managing complications of above treatments including but not limited to neutropenic fevers, mucositis/esophagitis, diarrhea, constipation, CINV, GVHD, CRS, neurotoxicity, pain, and hypotension• Responsible for overseeing rapid responses overnight in acute situations and communicating with appropriate attendings if patients become critical• Admits patients overnight, obtains H&Ps, orders appropriate medications/therapies, orders and interprets laboratory tests/imaging, evaluates need for escalation of care to ICU, consults other specialties as appropriate, utilizes evidence based medical decision making, provides necessary education to patients and families, and assesses any patient with issues overnight Show less

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  Wellness Home on Halsted

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Physician Assistant

  • Worked per diem providing immediate care services at Wellness Homes of Chicago outpatient clinic • Offered low barrier access to professional medical care for non-life threatening issues, often minor illness or injuries• Performed physical exams and assessments, obtained lab work, completed various procedures, prescribed medications, developed treatment plans, and maintained appropriate follow up with patients • Staffed Wellness Home on Halsted’s Lime Infusion Lounge which offered various infusions including: fluids, antibiotics, immunoglobulin therapy, and vitamin cocktails Show less