1. LEANNE P. HEWIT, MSPA, PA-C
CURRICULUM VITAE
2 Bowsprit Court
Savannah, GA 31410
(908) 577-6388 (Mobile)
Leannehewit@gmail.com
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE
St. Joseph’s/Candler- St. Joseph’s Heart Hospital
Inpatient Cardiology Physician Assistant June 2015- Present
 Daily rounding on cardiology patient in the hospital setting. Coronary Critical Care, Intensive
Care, Neurology Intensive Care, Progressive care step down units and Rehabilitation floors.
 Patients’ diagnoses to include coronary artery disease, Acute MI, post-CABG, Valvular
abnormalities, stable and unstable angina, atrial fibrillation/arrhythmias, uncontrolled
hypertension, congestive heart failure, TAVR patients, post Left Atrial Appendage Closure with
Watchman device patients and more.
 Rounding to include diagnosing, physical exams and assessment. Daily notes written, labs ordered
and interpreted, EKGs interpreted, radiological imaging ordered and interpreted, medication
changes and patient/family counseling.
 Performed H&Ps on patients admitted from the emergency room, directly admitted from the
outpatient setting as well as transfers from outlying regional hospitals.
 Discharge patients from hospital, incorporating education as well as correct medication and
prescriptions written, routine follow up scheduled with their primary cardiologist, primary care
providers and other consulted specialties.
 Examine post cardiac catheterization patient, including viewing films and interventions, placing
patients on appropriate medications, stent education, radialand groin site access checks, arranging
cardiac rehab and discharge planning.
 Evaluate electrophysiology patientsto include post arrhythmia ablations, pacemaker and ICD
implants. Preformed wound checks, removed groin access sutures as well as counseling and
discharge planning
 Work closely with supervising physicians, cardiology mid-level providers, other consulted
specialties physicians and mid-levels, nursing staff, social workers, radiologists etc.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group Inc.
Primary Care/ED Referral Clinic- Physician Assistant August 2014- June 2015
 Caring for patients in the primary care setting.
 Managed already established patients of the Primary Care Medical Group for their chronic
conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal
disorders and many other conditions.
 Examined female patients for their yearly PAP smears as well as performing tests and pelvic exams
to diagnose various complaints.
 Treated patients for “sick visits”- bronchitis, URI’s, UTI’s, gastroenteritis, cellulitis, vertigo, aches
and pains as well as referring patients to the proper specialists for continuing care.
 Establishing new patients into the primary care setting with many with newly diagnosed medical
conditions from the Emergency Department.
 Performed followed up care for recent Emergency Department visits, re-testing, referrals and
medication management.
 Ordered and interpreted lab work such as CBC, CMP, Lipids, Thyroid Panels, Cholesterol Panels,
Infectious diseases labs, Rheumatologic labs, X-rays, Ultrasounds and more. Performed and

2. interpreted in house office tests including EKG’s, urinalysis, blood glucose, strep tests, flu tests,
etc.
 Attended to office paperwork including maintaining office data spreadsheets, referrals, prior
authorizations, medication refills, updating patients on lab work, answering patients’ questions and
concerns.
EDUCATION
South University, College of Health Professions Savannah, GA
Master of Science in Physician Assistant, with Honors March 2014
Clemson University, College of Health, Education & Human Development Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Cum Laude May 2011
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT ROTATIONS
Cardiology Associates of Savannah, LLC Savannah, GA
Cardiology Rotation 2/10/2014 – 3/14/2014
Savannah Surgery, LLP Savannah, GA
Surgery Rotation 1/6/2014 – 2/7/2014
South Coast Pediatrics Savannah, GA
Pediatrics Rotation 11/4/2013 – 12/6/2013
Winn Army Community Hospital Hinesville, GA
Behavioral Health Rotation 9/30/2013 – 11/1/2013
Community Health Mission Savannah, GA
Women’s Health Rotation 8/5/2013 – 9/6/2013
Southern Urgent Care Savannah, GA
Women’s Health Rotation 8/5/2013 – 9/6/2013
Memorial Health and University Medical Center Savannah, GA
Emergency Medicine Rotation 7/1/2013 – 8/2/2013
Prime Care Medical Services, LLC Midway, GA
Primary Care Rotation 5/13/2013 – 6/14/2013
Charles M Pugh, MD, P.C. Savannah, GA
Internal Medicine Rotation 4/8/2013 – 5/10/2013
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 American College of Cardiology (ACC)
o Provider Member
 American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
o Provider Member
 Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
o Provider Member
 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
o American Heart Association (2012 – present)
 BLS Certification for Health Care Providers
o American Heart Association (2012 – present)