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Alex C. Van Der Ham

Physician Assistant

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Curriculum Vitae

Alex C. Van Der Ham

Education

  • Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, CA . Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master’s Thesis: Providing Community Child Safety Seat Education, November 2020
  • California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, May 2017
  • Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, CA . Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master’s Thesis: Providing Community Child Safety Seat Education, November 2020
  • California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, May 2017
Company Duration
Pediatrics
ABC Children’s Clinic – Foothill Ranch, CA
  • Regularly evaluated infants, children, and young adults to assess general health, developmental milestones, preventative medicine, as well as helping parents navigate healthcare concerns
  • Diagnose and treat common urgent visits including but not limited to: URI’s, viral syndromes otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, allergic reactions/rashes, fractures/dislocations, viral GE, traumatic wounds as well as order and interpret appropriate diagnostics to further aid diagnosis.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented continually evolving practice procedures within an outpatient clinic during the pandemic to ensure the utmost safety of patients, their families, and staff.
February 2021 – Current
Emergency Care Supervisor, United States Army: Fort Lewis, WA
  • Maintained health records and clinical files, documented and recorded patient information, updated and administered vaccinations, and educated patients on healthcare visits
  • Supervised and evaluated up to 6 employees to ensure professional growth within the company and increase morale
  • Administered emergency treatment in the field to include: triage, establish vitals, application and removal of wound dressings, dispense medications, and perform medical examinations
August 2008 – January 2016
Clinical RotationsDuration
Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Specialty Institute, Dr. Grumet, Orange, CA
October 2020 – November 2020
Cardiology
  • Office of Mark Miller, MD: Anaheim, CA
August 2020 – September 2020
Urgent Care
  • Clinica Michoacan: Santa Ana, CA
July 2020 – August 2020
Primary Care
  • St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare: Yorba Linda, CA
June 2020 – July 2020
Emergency Medicine
  • San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital: Banning, CA
February 2020 – March 2020
OBGYN
  • Caduceus Medical Group: Yorba Linda, CA
February 2020
Behavioral Health
  • Southern California Psychiatric Assoc: San Juan, CA
January 2020
General Surgery
  • Scripps Encinitas, Gillian Galloway MD: Encinitas, CA
November 2019 – December 2020
  • Physician Assistant, NCCPA certified, CA Licensed ,December 2020 – Current
  • ACLS and BLS (CPR + AED), American Heart Association, April 2018 – Current

Proficient in Spanish, MS Word, Excel, various EHR and telehealth platforms