Jessie Lieland
Colorado Springs
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant with 15 year clinical background in family medicine and urology. Successful patient management with diverse urological needs. Excellent interpersonal skills. Organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Parkview Hospital/UC Health Urology
01.2022 - Current
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with supervising physician and support staff.
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Ensure accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Refer and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Streamline patient intake process, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialty providers.
Physician Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Employed by Surgical & Perioperative Department for West Los Angeles VA in general surgery, head & neck, orthopedics, plastic surgery, vascular surgery clinics
- Optimize the telehealth CVT clinic in community based outpatient clinic to minimize veterans traveling long distances to specialty appointments
- Obtain detailed patient history
- Discuss and obtain surgical consents
- Order pre-operative labs and imaging
- Review pertinent imaging with patient and surgeon
- Perform pertinent physical exam related to the specialty
- Facilitate in-office post-op follow-up appointment
Physician Assistant - Contracted (locums)
California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Perform initial intake physical exams for newly committed offenders
- Facilitate chronic care and follow-up appointments
- Update patient records with results, diagnoses and treatment plans
- Perform incision and drainage and toenail removal
- Ensure diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner
- Initiate transfer of patient care to emergency department as needed
- Perform minor diagnostic tasks and order labs
- Refer to and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Consult Chief Physician for complicated cases
Physician Assistant - Contracted (locums)
Dept. of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Responded to medical emergencies throughout the institution
- Facilitated acute and chronic care appointments
- Referred patients to specialists as indicated
- Educated patient on their current diagnoses
- Interpreted radiology and laboratory results
- Performed minor procedures (laceration repair, toenail removal, superficial bullet extraction, incision & drainage, splint application.)
- Assessed and treated underlying mental health conditions; referred to psychology and/or prescribed medications as indicated
Physician Assistant
Urology Associates of the Central Coast
06.2009 - 06.2015
- Obtained patient histories and completed physical examinations related to a variety of urological conditions
- Prescribed appropriate medication for underlying diagnosis
- Obtained and analyzed laboratory results
- Interpretation of x-rays, CT scan, and MRIs
- Performed complicated catheter placements
- Performed male & female urethral dilation
- Performed BCG bladder installations for bladder cancer patients
- Interpretation of urodynamic results
- Ureteral stent removal
- Referred patients for surgery as indicated
- Performed patient education and expectations for underlying diagnoses
- Coordinated surgical cases and paperwork for physicians
- Discussed complicated cases with attending physician
- Observed a variety of urological surgeries
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Undergraduate Studies
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Multiple skills specific to urology and urological procedures
- Interpreting radiology and laboratory results and care intervention
- Administration of urodynamics testing and interpretation of results
- Ordering of appropriate medication and further testing based on labs results
- Ureteral stent removal
- Perform male and female urethral dilations
- Perform complicated Foley catheter placements
- Complete pre-operative orders
- Perform patient education and answer questions regarding underlying diagnosis
- Proficient in EMR / EHR - Citrix, Cerner, E-Clinical Works, EPIC
Certification
- Current Colorado State license, exp. 1/2026
- Active DEA, exp. 2/2026
- ACLS Certification, exp. 12/2025
Military Experience
Served in the California Army National Guard from 2020 to 2023 as a Captain.
2022 - Recipient of Army Achievement Medal
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Parkview Hospital/UC Health Urology
01.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
05.2020 - 12.2021
Physician Assistant - Contracted (locums)
California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 05.2020
Physician Assistant - Contracted (locums)
Dept. of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
06.2014 - 08.2017
Physician Assistant
Urology Associates of the Central Coast
06.2009 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Butler University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Butler University
Undergraduate Studies
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
- Current Colorado State license, exp. 1/2026
- Active DEA, exp. 2/2026
- ACLS Certification, exp. 12/2025
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