Kirsten Loeffler, MSPAS, PA-C

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, August 2010
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Emphasis in Biochemistry, May 2006
Minor in Psychology
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Collected detailed patient history and developed differential diagnoses based on patient complaints
• Performed appropriate physical exam based on careful attention to patient complaints
• Wrote detailed SOAP Notes in addition to entering Electronic Medical Record
• Presented patient history, physical exam, assessment, and plan to physician
• Managed patients and medications with chronic disease(s)
• Identified indications for diagnostic procedures
• Developed professional relationship with patients by conveying information in an effective and empathetic manner
• Performed therapeutic procedures (including wound packing, cerumen removal, sutures, arthrocentesis, and injections)
• Recommended referrals as needed for further diagnostic testing and interventions
• Provided patient education on disease processes and lifestyle modifications

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• South Carolina Society of Hospital Medicine CME Event, Charleston, SC, August 2010
• South Carolina Annual Spring CME Forum: Advances in Practice, Folly Beach, SC, April 2010
• AAPA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, May 2009

PRESENTATIONS/RESEARCH

• Loeffler, K. “Entry-level Health Professional Students’ Beliefs Regarding Their Professional Role in Patient Sexual Health Education” Research Project Presentations to students and faculty, MUSC PA Program
• Loeffler, K. “Rheumatoid Arthritis” Clinical Case Presentation to students and faculty, MUSC PA Program
• Loeffler, K. “HPV: The Sexually Transmitted Infection of Today” Grand Rounds Informative Presentation to health care professionals, Savannah VAMC Clinic

VOLUNTEERISM AND ACTIVITIES

• C.A.R.E.S. Clinic, Mt. Pleasant, SC
• Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc., Carlsbad, CA
• Karen D. Love Head Start Program, Linda Vista, CA

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
• Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
• Society of Hospital Medicine
• Association of Physician Assistants in Hospitalist Medicine