1. Amber R. Schroeder
(208) 406-4652
aschroeder@une.edu
EDUCATION
University of New England, Portland,Maine
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Graduation: May 2016
 Interprofesional Education Honors
 Graduate Association of Student Physician Assistants student representative
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
 Dean’s List, 2010-2012 academic years
Idaho State Workforce Training, Pocatello, Idaho
EMT and CNA Certifications
EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant Program May 2014-present
 Please review clinical summary below for rotation details
Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program August 2014-May 2015
 Performed interprofessional communication and team-based care
 Developed comprehensive care plans for the geriatric population in collaboration with
DPT and PHARM-D students
Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Volunteer Initiative,Portland,ME May 2014-May 2015
 Reported to hospital with other members of healthcare education programs to perform
activities with patients
PortneufMedical Center,Pocatello, ID September 2011-May 2014
 Medical/Surgical Unit Coordinator
o Kept the facility organized and coordinated communication between patients and
providers. Assisted in the hiring process of new medical staff for the med/surg
floor. In charge of stocking the med/surg floor with needed supplies.
 Medical/Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk
Idaho State Veterans Home,Pocatello,ID December 2009-September 2011
 Certified Nursing Assistant
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 CPR Certified: January 2015-January 2017
 ACLS Certified: April 2015-April 2017
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 2014-present Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

2. Clinical Rotation Summary Supplement: 1200+ patient care hours, 1400+ patient encounters
Pediatric Orthopedics Elective
Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston,MA 5/18/15-6/26/15
 Assisted seeing patients in a variety of clinics: trauma clinic, spine clinic, osteogenesis
imperfecta clinic, and muscular dystrophy clinic. Interpreted X-rays, assisted in care
plans, and applied casts. First assisted on ORIF.
Family Medicine I
Southern Maine Medical; Saco, ME 6/29/15-8/7/15
 Conducted annual well visits and recommended age-appropriate screening and
vaccinations. Conducted sport physicals. Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests. Saw
and treated acute patients.
 Spent time in an orthopedic office 2 days a week seeing patients.
Internal Medicine Inpatient
Maine Medical Surgical ICU;Portland, ME 8/13/15-9/23/15
 Worked alongside a team of trauma surgeons, internists, and residents in the trauma ICU.
Participated in morning rounds, examining patients, diagnosing, and treating. Participated
in codes. Interpreted head CTs and trauma X-rays. Performed chest tube removals,
intubations, extubations, staple placement, and staple removals.
Family Medicine II
Regional Medical Center; Lubec,ME 9/24/15-11/3/15
 Treated patients, infancy to 90+ years old, in a high volume rural family practice.
Provided well physical exams and followed guidelines for preventative services.
Performed small procedures such as lesion excision, punch biopsies, incision and
drainage of abscesses,blood draws,and sutures. Accompanied preceptor to home visits
of homebound patients in the community.
Surgery
Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello, ID 11/9/15-12/18/15
 Fist assisted in common general surgeries: bowel resection, cholecystectomy,
appendectomy, umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs, hemorrhoidectomy, mastectomy,
thyroidectomy, exploratory laparotomy and more. Practiced retracting, suturing, and
guiding laparoscopic cameras. Examined patients on the floor and in clinic under
supervision of the surgeon.
Emergency Medicine
Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello, ID 1/4/16-2/12/16
 Gained an understanding of rapid assessment,diagnosis, and treatment of acutely ill
patients. Used a problem-focused approach to patient care and conducting exams in a
timely and efficient manner. Preformed suturing, incising and draining of abscesses,
blood draws,EKGs, dental blocks, and splinting. Assisted other mid-level providers in
the fast track portion of the unit.
Pediatrics/OBGYN

3. Down East Community Hospital; Machias, ME 2/22/16-4/1/16
 Toggled between pediatric practice and hospital-based practice in rural Maine.
Conducted well child visits and recommended age-appropriate screening and
vaccinations. Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests. Saw acute patients.
 Worked in OB/GYN practice weekly assisting in physical examinations and
gynecological examinations. Followed preventative health screening guidelines.
Examined patients with ultrasound. Assisted in both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
 Assisted general surgery weekly on common general surgeries: cholecystectomy,
appendectomy, umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs, and hemorrhoidectomy.
Internal Medicine Outpatient
Portsmouth Regional; Portsmouth, NH 4/4/16-5/13/16
 Pending
Essential Proficiencies:
Patient and Provider Interactions
o Refined patient interview skills. Learned to ask age-appropriate questions,
communicate with difficult or angry patients, engage them on sensitive topics,
and relay medical information and instruction using effective and simple
language accessible to all patients.
o Recognized the importance of teamwork in both the inpatient and outpatient
clinical settings. In addition to learning to work alongside a preceptor,
collaborated with medial assistants and nursing staff to ensure proper sharing of
information and patient care. Called upon specialists for specific instructions and
consultations when appropriate.
Electronic Health Records
o Throughout the clinical year improved skills in efficiency and accuracy within
different electronic health records systems including Centricity, Epic, Paragon,
Allscripts, and Meditech.