Julie Vander Werff

Experience

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  Aurora Clinics-Kenosha

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Physician Assistant

  · Employed as a Physician Assistant in Family Practice providing care for acute and chronic illnesses. · Performed minor procedures such as toenail extraction, biopsy and mole removals, casting and I&D procedures. · Counseled patients in healthy lifestyles including but not limited to tobacco cessation, diet, exercise and stress reduction. · Mentored Physician Assistant students.

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  Monroe Clinic and Hospital

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Physician Assistant

  · Worked within Orthopedics and Rheumatology offices assessing and treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues. · Performed casting/splinting, dislocation manipulation, pin removal, suture removal, dressing changes and wound packing. · Participated in daily hospital rounding including general inpatient care, writing orders and post hospital discharge planning. · Counseled patients in tobacco cessation and weight reduction to achieve optimal orthopedic outcomes.

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  Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

  Jan 2002 - now

  Physician Assistant

  · Demonstrated independence in patient care involving diagnostics and therapeutics both with acute and chronic illness in a family practice setting. · Skilled in biopsies, suturing, Nexplanon insertion, IUD insertion, I&D with packing and casting/splinting. · Worked in an Urgent care setting assessing and treating acute problems. · Fully utilized Epic electronic medical record system. · Counseled patients in healthy lifestyles including but not limited to tobacco cessation, diet, exercise and stress reduction. · Served as a Preceptor for both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant students.· Served as site chief overseeing 8 general practitioners. Participated in Clinic Leadership Committee, Pain Management Committee, and Practitioner Engagement Panel. · Completed Lean Process Training and led teams using project management skills. Show less