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Margaret Schlicker

Chicago

Summary

Cerebrovascular Physician Assistant at Rush University Medical Center, adept at managing complex neurological cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Expert in diagnostic testing and care planning, ensuring continuity of care through effective discharge summaries. Committed to patient education and improving outcomes for stroke patients, leveraging strong communication and clinical skills.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cerebrovascular Physician Assistant

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
05.2023 - Current
  • managed complex acute neurological patients in the inpatient setting
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans
  • attended multidisciplinary rounds and worked closely with RN, OT, PT, SLP, and case management staff for all stroke patients admitted
  • Established continuity of care by completing discharge instructions and scheduled follow up appointments
  • provided patient education on stroke etiologies and contributing risk factors

Education

Physician Assistant Studies

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
08-2022

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Chart preparation
  • Discharge summaries
  • Physical examination
  • Rounds management
  • Diagnosing conditions
  • Care planning
  • Working with specialists

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to our facility being named a Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award as a comprehensive stroke center
  • Helped with staff education through Rush's comprehensive stroke Programs education series lectures.

Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified

Fundamental Critical Care Support

Medical-Assisted Treatment (MAT) certified

NCCPA certified Physician Assistant

Timeline

Cerebrovascular Physician Assistant

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
05.2023 - Current

Physician Assistant Studies

Valparaiso University
Margaret Schlicker