Chelsea J.
5.0
Break into PA Programs | Stanford Alum | 18 Coached to Success
Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine
Works at Kaiser Permanente
Available tomorrow at 3:30 PM UTC
I am focused on providing shadowing opportunities students interested in getting exposure to the medical field or PA career specifically or serving as a preceptor to PA students.
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Chelsea’s Physician Assistant Qualifications
Experience level: Director
10+ people coached for Physician Assistant
Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience as a Physician Assistant, I have honed my skills across various specialties, including the field of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) and Interventional Radiology. My journey has taken me through esteemed academic and clinical institutions like Stanford, Valley Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente, where I've not only provided exceptional patient care but also developed educational programs. I have successfully coached several both aspiring PAs and precepted PA students who have already started their training, guiding them through the complexities of the application process and helping them secure positions in competitive programs. Whether you need assistance with shadowing and seeing a day in the life of a PA in ENT, application strategy, interview preparation, or understanding the nuances of the PA profession, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and craft a personalized plan for your success!
Chelsea can help with:
Specializations
Interviews
Licensing
PANCE Exam Preparation
School Selection
Application Strategy
Clinical Rotations
Letters of Recommendation
Work Experience
Head & Neck Surgery PA
Kaiser Permanente
January 2018 - Present
• Performs outpatient consultations and first-assists in the operating room • Able to evaluate and treat the full spectrum of otolaryngologic conditions and complaints • Performs a variety of head & neck surgery clinic minor procedures including excisions of benign lumps and bumps, cutaneous malignancy excisions, turbinate reductions, nasal fracture reductions, peritonsillar abscess drainage, flexible nasopharyngoscopy, laryngoscopy and rigid nasal endoscopy, epistaxis management, fine-needle aspiration biopsies, core-needle biopsies, myringotomy tube insertions, intra-tympanic steroid injections, paper patch myringoplasty, Epley and log roll maneuvers • Certified in head and neck ultrasound • Coordinate a multidisciplinary balance clinic for patients with complex dizziness • Worked with health education department to create the content for a virtual dizziness class targeted at patients with non-otologic dizziness to provide education on the various causes and treatments for dizziness. • Have consistently maintained an MPS score of 95% or higher since hire
Physician Assistant
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
November 2013 - Present
• Perform inpatient consultations and rounds; serve as patient’s first line of contact, discussing cath lab/radiology procedures with patients and family and obtaining informed consent • Performed image-guided radiologic procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis • Assist during cath lab procedures • Serve as the IR service ambassador, communicating with referring physicians and making appropriate recommendations to patient treatment plans • Complete all peri-procedural orders and carried out close coordination with cath lab and radiology department to anticipate potential procedural issues and to avoid procedure delays • Complete outpatient follow-up and new consultation visits • Procedure-related management, including prescribing medications, referral to specialists, and ordering appropriate pre-procedure or follow-up radiographic imaging studies to guide patient management
Physician Assistant Student
stanford university school of medicine
June 2011 - May 2013
CLINICAL ROTATIONS (47 weeks total) • Orthopedic Surgery , Foot & Ankle (Elective): Stanford Hospitals & Clinics (4 weeks) • Inpatient Surgery: Stanford Trauma/General Surgery Service (8 weeks) • Inpatient Medicine: Stanford Hospitalist Service (2 weeks) • Emergency Medicine: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (4 weeks) • Obstetrics & Gynecology: El Camino Hospital & Tri-City Health Center (4 weeks) • Outpatient Cardiology: Cardiovascular Consultants (3 weeks) • Pediatrics: Tri-City Health Center (4 weeks) • Internal Medicine: Lifelong Medical Care (14 weeks) • Behavioral Medicine (Psychiatry): Lifelong Medical Care (4 weeks)
Orthopedic Surgery Medical Assistant
Mt. Tam Orthopedics and Spine Center
April 2008 - June 2011
• Majority of time spent in direct patient care: history taking, patient education, pre-op counseling, injury/condition prevention, and health promotion • Was the main point of contact for patients’ medical questions or concerns • Adressed patient issues ranging in medical complexity • Back office duties: casting, splinting, bracing, wound care, post-op dressing changes, KT ligament testing, and limb length measurements • Assisted with all intra-articular injections and in-office fracture reductions • Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, ordering appropriate x-rays per MD protocols • Supervised and coordinated the flow of the patients during physician clinics • Triaged patients seen in ER after MD on-call days • Obtained authorizations for imaging exams, in-office procedures and medications • Electronic medication refills • Observed many arthroscopic and total joint cases
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
Physician Assistant Studies/Certificate
2011 - 2013
Saint Francis University
Master’s Degree, Master's of Medical Science
2011 - 2013
Emphasis on research methodology
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor's Degree, Pre-Physical Therapy
2003 - 2007
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Overall Rating
5.0
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Chelsea has helped Leland clients get into Kaiser Permanente