Education, Training, & Credentials

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

• Board Member, Class Student Government Committee
• Drs. Gregory and Anita Mayer Service Scholarship Recipient
• Virginia G. Piper Scholarship Recipient

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Pre-PA Option

• GPA 3.6
• PTAHC Board Member
• Finley Academic Excellence Award

Physician Assistant Student — Dermatology

• Completed a 6-week, 45-hour/week high-volume dermatology rotation under Rob Casquejo, PA-C
• Evaluated new and established patients with inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic skin disease
• Developed differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans under supervision
• Participated in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including Mohs surgery with Brooke Blumetti, MD
• Performed and assisted with shave, punch, and excisional biopsies, flaps, and layered closures
• Directed perioperative planning and postoperative management
• Demonstrated autonomy in suturing, procedural workflow, and clinical decision-making

Physician Assistant Student — Internal Medicine

• Completed a 6-week, 50-hour/week internal medicine rotation with Dr. Mahmood Shahlapour
• Performed comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and advanced clinical assessments
• Synthesized differential diagnoses and formulated evidence-based management plans
• Interpreted laboratory studies, ECGs, and imaging results
• Presented patients during multidisciplinary rounds
• Managed acute and chronic conditions using guideline-directed therapy
• Optimized pharmacologic management through medication reconciliation and titration
• Documented comprehensive patient encounters using Cerner EMR

Physician Assistant Student — General & Bariatric Surgery

• Completed a 6-week intensive general and bariatric surgery rotation (60 hr/week) under Kelly Shortridge, DO
• Participated in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care
• Assisted in laparoscopic, robotic, and open bariatric, cholecystectomy, bowel, and hernia procedures, including camera operation, suction, retraction, hemostasis, and multilayer closure
• Assisted with cosmetic abdominoplasty and panniculectomy, including preoperative markings, adipocutaneous tissue contouring and resection, and tension-free multilayer closure
• Performed focused surgical histories and physical examinations, presented assessments and plans, and participated in daily rounds and discharge planning
• Managed perioperative orders and counseled patients on complications, wound care, activity progression, and long-term postoperative goals

Additional Clinical Rotations

• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Women's Health
• Emergency Medicine
• Psychiatry

Certified Medical Assistant

• Performed patient intake including histories, vital signs, and EMR documentation
• Coordinated prescriptions, imaging, referrals, and continuity of care
• Assisted with outpatient surgical and office procedures using sterile technique
• Obtained and processed laboratory specimens, including venipuncture
• Provided preoperative and postoperative patient education

Medical Assistant

• Conducted patient intake, vital signs, medical histories, and documentation
• Performed phlebotomy
• Supported clinic flow, in-office procedures, and post-op visits
• Assisted with suture, staple, and drain removal, wound vac, wound care, and procedural setup
• Applied CPT and ICD-10 coding for billing and compliance
• Facilitated insurance verification and patient coverage coordination
• Addressed social determinants of health and connected patients with community resources

Certified Nursing Assistant 2

• Provided direct patient care alongside nurses and physicians
• Assisted in EEG setup and perioperative patient preparation
• Obtained and documented vital signs and monitored for clinical changes
• Collected laboratory specimens and assisted patients with activities of daily living
• Assisted physical therapy staff with transfers and individualized therapy plans

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Assisted patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living
• Obtained and recorded vital signs and monitored condition and behavior
• Set up medical equipment and assisted nursing staff with wound care and wound-vacuum dressings
• Responded promptly to call lights and communicated patient concerns to nursing staff

Front Office Assistant (Part-Time)

• Greeted clients and responded to departmental calls and emails
• Scheduled appointments, coordinated meetings, and managed conference room bookings
• Performed clerical office duties and maintained organized electronic records
• Edited office materials using Adobe Creative Suite
• Assisted faculty with virtual technology support through Zoom

Medical Licenses

• Arizona Physician Assistant license (HonorHealth medical staff, 2026)

Board Certifications / Eligibility

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) — Certified (PA-C)
• AHA BLS and ACLS — Current
• NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 2022
• OSBN CNA2 Certified, 2021
• OSBN CNA1 Certified, 2020

North Mesa Community Advocate — MMIP

NAU Peer Mentor

Hopi Tribe Scholar & Project Lead

Anatomy Lab Teaching Intern

Core competencies

• Patient assessment, history-taking, and physical examinations
• Differential diagnosis and chronic disease management
• Medication administration and pharmacologic management
• Minor procedures and procedural assistance
• Laboratory and imaging interpretation
• Patient education and advocacy
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• EMR proficiency: Epic, Cerner, EMA, DrChrono, Headway, PointClickCare