M I C H A E L S . S H E E H A N , P A - C

828 S Mitchell Avenue Phone: (630) 853-5611Elmhurst, IL 60126 Email: sheehami@mail.gvsu.edu

PH Y S I C I A N A S S I S T A N T ST U D I E S , M.S . G R A N D V A L L E Y ST A T E U N I V E R S I T Y D E C E M B E R 2014

Evidence-Based| Patient Centered | Team-Oriented

A dedicated team player with experience in continuous learning, leadership, community outreach, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary teams. Exceptional healthcare provider with a broad range of medical skills and knowledge that focuses on patient centered care.

Empathetic – Collaborator – Clinical Thinker – Bilingual Adaptable – Problem Solver – Self-Directed – Multi-Tasker

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (2011)BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS

SPANISH MINOR

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois, License Number: 085.005411First Aid/CPR/AED/ACLS Certified- American Heart Association 3/2013-3/2015

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION CENTER May 2012-January 2013Nurse Tech, Grand Rapids, MI

LOYOLA MEDICAL CENTER December 2011-March 2012Patient Care Tech II, Maywood, IL

ELMHURST EXTENDED CARE CENTER May 2009-June 2010Certified Nursing Assistant, Elmhurst, IL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RURAL/UNDERSERVED MEDICINE 4 Week RotationClinica Santa Maria- Grand Rapids, MI, Austin Kuipers, PA-C

PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE 4 Week RotationForest View Hospital- Grand Rapids, MI, James Van Haren, MDPine Rest Christian Mental Health Services- Grand Rapids, MI, Amanda Casten, PA-C

FAMILY MEDICINE 8 Week RotationSparta Health Center- Saint Mary’s- Sparta, MI, Gary Detweiler, PA-C and Amy Werling, PA-C

GENERAL SURGERY 4 Week RotationWar Memorial Salute Sainte Marie- Advanced Surgical Care- Salute Sainte Marie, MI, James Adair, MD

INTERNAL MEDICINE 8 Week RotationGrand Valley Internal Medicine- Grand Rapids, MI, Jeffery Woo, MD

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 4 Week RotationSpectrum Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Service- Grand Rapids, MI

CARDIAC MEDICINE 4 Week RotationWest Michigan Heart- Grand Rapids, MI, Sarah Hoeksema, PA-C

EMERGENCY MEDICINE 4 Week RotationSpectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital- Zeeland, MI, Sarah Janke, PA-C

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGIC MEDICINE 4 Week RotationGrand Rapids OB/GYN- Grand Rapids, MI, Stephen Dalm, DO

Proficient in:

Performing detailed history and physical examinations in English and Spanish, developing and implementing treatment plans, obtaining and interpreting ECGs, interpreting of radiological films and lab studies, monitoring therapeutic interventions, performing aseptic and isolation technique, placement of catheters, collection of cultures, venipuncture, papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressings changes, closure of wounds via sutures, staples, and dermabond, obtaining skin biopsy via excision, punch, and shave, performing joint injections, writing in patient records, administration and prescription of medications, first assist in surgery, assessment of patients pre and post-operatively.

Experience in:

Examination of eyes using fluorescein staining, incision and drainage of abscesses, casting and splinting, endoscopy, colonoscopy, using a laparoscopic camera in surgery, performing electrocautery to maintain hemostasis and tissue dissection, liposuction and fat grafting, performing ACLS, insertion and removal of nasogastric or feeding tubes, placing IUDs and subdermal birth control, auscultating fetal heart tones, assisting in vaginal deliveries and caesarian sections, assisting in tubal ligations and placement of ESSURE coils, setting up and assisting with the da Vinci Surgical System.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, CONFERENCES & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Development of tools for evaluating distance learning education and interprofessional communication for Physician Assistant students 2012-2014

Master Thesis ResearcherAnnual Midwest Graduate Research Symposium- Toledo, Ohio 2014

PowerPoint PresenterRonald McDonald House- Grand Rapids, MI 2013

Volunteer Spectrum Health Volunteer- Grand Rapids, MI 2009-2010

Family Child Life Volunteer Patient Transporter

Study Abroad at University of Duesto- Bilbao, Spain 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2004-present

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS

Richard Paul Clodfelder Student Society Social Chair 2012- 2014

Grand Valley State University Honor Roll & Deans List 2007-2011I am Grand Valley Student Leadership Award 2010Gamma Sigma Alpha- Honorary Green Organization 2009-2011Sigma Pi Fraternity Academic Leader 2008-2011

REFERENCES

Dr. Andrea Van Pelt, MD, Plastic Surgeon, (616) 464-4420Sarah Janke, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, (616) 218-5315Dr. Theresa Bacon-Baguely, PhD, Professor, Assoc. Dean of Research, (616) 560-2218