Heather Conklin

Experience

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  Bronson Healthcare

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Collected report, reviewed rhythms, medical history, current medications, dysrhythmia treatment orders, and code status on all emergency department and admissions unit telemetry patients • Obtained baseline rhythm strips upon admission and mounted to the patient chart including calibrations of PR/QRS intervals, rate and rhythm identification • Continuously monitored cardiac waveform activity for signal loss, improper capture, baseline deviation or lethal dysrhythmias and narrated rhythm strips into Epic EMR during cardiac arrests • Promptly notified attending physician of concerning rhythm changes and documented notification per hospital timeframe standards • Demonstrated knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of all IV cardiac medication Show less • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure emergency department averaging 100,000 annual patient visits • Selected to serve on the department's trauma team: responded to inpatient codes, department Air Care flight transports, tier-I, AMI, and stroke call downs • Ensured competence in adult and pediatric ECG interpretation, pacemaker interrogation, phlebotomy, catheter insertion, bladder scan, fetal doppler monitoring, and basic life support through annual skills fair testing Show less

  • Cardiac Monitor Technician

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Level-I Trauma Center Emergency Department Technician, Preceptor

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
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  St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

  Physician Assistant Student

  195 shift hours, provided > 50% care to 126 patients, 152 total patients Facilitated rapid medical examinations to screen triage patients and improve department flow during influenza surge. Strengthened emergency medicine knowledge base through weekly didactic conferences, simulation labs, and ultrasound modules alongside Emergency Medicine Residents. Assessed patients with clinical indication of trauma using bedside FAST examination.

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  MODERN URGENT CARE INC.

  Mar 2019 - Apr 2019

  Physician Assistant Student

  137 shift hours, provided > 50% to 359 patients, 378 total patient encounters Managed patients of all ages presenting with acute complaints in an urgent care, averaging over 80 patient visits daily with one sole provider. Recognized for conducting quick and comprehensive physical exams and patient interviews.

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  Family HealthCare Network

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Physician Assistant Student

  176 shift hours, provided > 50% to 120 patients, 130 total patientsManaged predominantly pediatric patients in a busy community walk-in medical center. Documented all encounters and prescription orders through electronic health record. Collaborated with on-site podiatrists, dentists, and chiropractors for continuity of care.

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  Aria Community Health Center

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Physician Assistant Student

  143 shift hours, assessed 345 patients, 465 total patient encounters Delivered high level of adult preventative care and well-child visits in a rural Spanish speaking community. Performed well-woman examinations and managed obstetric patients until 35 weeks of gestation

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  Kamran Kalpari MD

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Internal Medicine - PA Student

  159 shift hours, provided > 50% to 160 patients, 174 total patients

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  Family HealthCare Network

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Behavioral Health - PA Student
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  San Joaquin General Hospital

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2019

  General Surgery - PA Student

  208 shift hours, 83 total patient encounters Performed emergent surgical consultations, assisted with transport of post-operative patient, participated in transfer of care, and assisted with postoperative evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Assisted with room turnover, skin prepping, draping, and patient positioning. Participated in daily grand rounds and journal club. Experience assisting with various trauma, general, ENT, orthopedic and neurosurgeries. Performed post - operative follow up visits at the outpatient clinics. Procedures: intubation, laparoscope operation, electrocautery, JP drain placement. Placement of subcuticular wound closure, simple interrupted, vertical, and horizontal mattress sutures. Show less

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  SANGER PEDIATRICS A MEDICAL CORPORATION

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Pediatrics - PA Student

  155 shift hours, provided > 50% to 136 patients, 145 total patients

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  CENTURY WOMEN MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

  Women's Health - PA Student

  • Provided prenatal care, annual preventative gynecologic examinations, contraceptive counseling, and post-operative visits • Observed cesarean and vaginal deliveries, D&C’s, hysterectomies, tubal ligation, endometrial ablation, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, and exploratory laparotomies.

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  Methodist Hospital-Sacramento

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  Emergency Medicine - PA Student

  127 shift hours, provided > 50% care to 134 patients, 139 total patients Procedures: Provided CPR, defibrillation, and intubation during cardiac arrests. Advanced procedures including central line insertion, thoracentesis, nasogastric tube insertion, and peripheral port access. Complex laceration repair, suture/staple placement, digital blocks, wound irrigation/debridement, incision and drainage, peritonsillar abscess I&D, nail removal, phlebotomy, IV insertion, splinting, casting, dislocation reduction, foley catheter insertion, sedation assessment, fluoroscopy stain and slit lamp exams. Evaluated and managed a variety of diseases, acute injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory studies and imaging. Obtained patient consent and education prior to procedures. Consulted with hospitalists for complex patients requiring admission or transport. Utilized Emergency Severity Index to triage patients. Recognized for writing exceptional, concise, and persistent SOAP notes. Show less

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  Mercy General Hospital

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Cardiac Critical Care - PA Student

  Reviewed pre/post-operative patient history, physical assessment, labs, EKG, current medications and relevant medical history for pre/post-operative cardiovascular patients. Participated in CVSCU/CICU grand rounds as a multidisciplinary team and maintained timely progress notes. Managed various forms of shock, cardiac tamponade, ARDS, STEMI, congenital heart disease, and patients requiring ECMO, LVAD, CRRT, and IABP assistance. Assisted in the OR during cardiothoracic surgeries and the interventional cardiology team in cath lab.Procedures: Procedural consent and patient education, central venous catheter and arterial line placement, defibrillation, and advanced airway management including intubation. Interpretation of data collected from PA, CVP, arterial lines, percutaneous pacing wires and relative diagnostic studies. Assisted in thoracotomy tube placement/removal and thoracentesis. Show less

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  Vivo HealthStaff Inc.

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Physician Assistant
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  Modern Urgent Care

  May 2021 - now

  Physician Assistant
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  Vituity

  Sept 2021 - now

  Physician Assistant