Erin Dunn

Facilitated patient care at the top trauma center in the Northwest Wisconsin region Performed ECGs, responded to STEMIs, and reported abnormal cardiac telemetry findings to the team Responded to code blues, medical resuscitations, and emergency response team calls across the Mayo campus

Emergency Department Technician/Patient Care Technician - Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire, WI

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Facilitated patient care at the top trauma center in the Northwest Wisconsin region
• Performed ECGs, responded to STEMIs, and reported abnormal cardiac telemetry findings to the team
• Responded to code blues, medical resuscitations, and emergency response team calls across the Mayo campus
• Inserted and removed intravenous devices on patients
• Documented in real-time using Epic electronic medical records
• Assisted in procedures such as abscess drainages, laceration repairs, and splinting

Emergency Department Technician/Health Unit Coordinator - Marshfield Clinic Health System - Eau Claire, WI

(2022-01 - 2023-05)

• Independently performed electrocardiographs on patients and reported critical findings to the physician
• Demonstrated department leadership by training 5 incoming employees in 4 months
• Performed venipuncture and collected lab specimens under the direction of a registered nurse
• Improved department efficiency by coordinating patient admissions and transfers with receiving facilities

Patient Care Aide - State of Wisconsin IRIS Program - Eau Claire, WI

(2021-05 - 2022-01)

• Provided in-home respite care for a family of two clients with disabilities
• Engaged clients in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
• Witnessed different family dynamics and respected these dynamics to provide effective patient care
• Saw the impacts of disability on a family regarding health, spirituality, and access to medical care

Primary Care Nursing Assistant - Student Health Service - Eau Claire, WI

(2020-02 - 2021-12)

• Positively interacted with young adults, international students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
• Collaborated with doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners by reporting clinical findings
• Documented chief complaints, current medications, and lifestyle habits in Point and Click software
• Accurately measured vital signs, such as manual blood pressure, and record information
• Maintained a safe environment by conducting COVID screenings and redirecting patients to isolation rooms

COVID Tester and Patient Service Representative - Prevea Health - Lake Hallie, WI and Eau Claire, WI

(2021-01 - 2021-05)

• Tested a diverse age population of patients for COVID-19 while thoroughly following infection control policy
• Checked in upwards of 500 patients receiving vaccination alongside a team of 3 other representatives
• Built a working proficiency of Epic's electronic medical records system to update insurance documents

Certified Nursing Assistant - Fairhaven Senior Services - Whitewater, WI

(2017-07 - 2020-08)

• Assisted 8-10 residents in their activities of daily living and rehabilitation programs
• Overcame language barriers with post-stroke, memory care, and non-English speaking residents
• Provided emotional support to residents and loved ones during the process of end-of-life care

Clinical Rotation - Family Medicine - Mountain View Medical Center - Forest Grove, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Provided comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions, preventative visits, sports physical exams, and Medicare wellness exams
• Delivered preventative care recommendations and counseling in alignment with USPSTF guidelines
• Counseled patients on mental health therapies and weight management therapies, including GLP-1s
• Interpreted diagnostic testing and provided patient education through the inbox portal
• Procedures performed: pap smears, pelvic exams, local anesthetic administration for Nexplanon insertions, punch biopsy, knee joint injections, trigger point injections, vaccine administration to an infant

Clinical Rotation - Adult Endocrinology - Salem Clinic - Keizer, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Completed H&Ps and formulated management plans for 6-8 patients daily with various endocrine conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, hypogonadism, adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid disorders
• Performed diabetic foot exams to assess perfusion, skin integrity, and neuropathy with monofilament testing
• Counseled patients on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and cardiovascular risk reduction to reduce diabetes-related complications
• Recognized patients requiring urgent evaluation and promptly escalated care to the supervising clinician for acute conditions including hyperglycemia, worsening chronic kidney disease with eGFR decline, and hypoxemia

Clinical Rotation - Pediatric Endocrinology - Randall Children's Diabetes and Endocrine Center - Portland, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Provided care to patients ranging from neonates to 19 years of age with endocrine conditions, including thyroid disorders, short stature, precocious puberty, hypopituitarism, and diabetes
• Participated in the management of gender-affirming care including GnRH agonists and hormone therapy
• Developed familiarity with insulin pumps including Omnipod 5, t:slim X2, Mobi, and iLet Bionic Pancreas
• Interpreted insulin pump and CGM data to assist with insulin regimen adjustments in patients with type 1 diabetes
• Interpreted CDC and WHO growth charts to assess length, weight, BMI, and growth velocity
• Participated in clinical discussions regarding obesity management therapies, including Wegovy and Qsymia

Clinical Rotation - Cardiology - Legacy Medical Group - Portland, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Gained exposure to general cardiology, heart failure, structural heart disease, and electrophysiology in both inpatient and outpatient settings across 4 Legacy Health System sites
• Interpreted laboratory work, urinary output, and physical exam findings to assist with diuresis management in hospitalized patients
• Utilized clinical scoring tools such as CHA₂DS₂-VASc and H₂FPEF to guide patient management
• Educated patients on guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure
• Developed familiarity with cardiac testing modalities including coronary calcium CT score, stress testing, stress echocardiogram, right heart catheterization, and left heart catheterization
• Learned indications for cardiac devices including stents, valves, cardioMEMS, and WATCHMAN devices
• Procedures performed: direct current cardioversion
• Procedures (observed): transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Clinical Rotation - Internal Medicine - Oregon Infectious Disease Specialists - Salem, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Conducted focused H&Ps for complex infections including UTIs, prosthetic joints, and graft infections
• Interpreted cultures and diagnostic testing (urine, blood, Clostridioides difficile) to guide antimicrobial therapy
• Developed proficiency in antibiotic stewardship and high-risk drug monitoring
• Managed PICC lines, including assessment during follow-up and removal upon completion of therapy
• Performed venipuncture and specimen collection with no hemolysis or rejections

Clinical Rotation - Inpatient Trauma Surgery - Legacy Emanuel Hospital - Portland, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Completed H&Ps, admission orders, and daily progress notes for trauma patients at a level one trauma center
• Performed primary and secondary trauma surveys during activations to contribute to acute care management
• Independently rounded and presented on 4 floor patients daily to my preceptors
• Participated in team rounding of 10 - 15 floor and ICU patients daily
• Procedures performed: laceration repairs (extremities, chest, abdomen, scalp, and face), cervical spine clearance, wound care, chest tube removals, JP drain removals, open cardiac massage, arterial line placement
• Surgeries (first assisted): laparoscopic appendectomy, craniotomy, exploratory laparotomy
• Surgeries (observed): emergency department thoracotomies, clamshell thoracotomy, exploratory laparotomy following a stab wound, foreign body removal from the chest, below knee amputation

Clinical Rotation - Emergency Medicine - Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital - Portland, OR

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Evaluated acute presentations of cardiopulmonary, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and infectious complaints
• Developed differential diagnoses and management plans under the supervision of my preceptors
• Applied clinical decision tools including Wells criteria, Canadian CT Head/C-Spine rules, and HINTS exam
• Documented ED encounters, including MDMs and discharge instructions, in Epic EMR
• Provided patient education regarding ED evaluation findings and return precautions
• Procedures performed: I&D of a paronychia, TMJ reduction, shoulder reduction, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, laceration repairs (hands and extremities), pelvic exams with specimen collection, fluorescein eye staining

Clinical Rotation - General Surgery - Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery - Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA

(2025-08 - 2026-07)

• Performed pre-operative and post-operative H&Ps on patients with hernias and GERD
• Documented APSO notes and immediate post-operative notes in Epic EMR
• Procedures (observed): esophagogastroduodenoscopies, Bravo pH monitoring placement, colonoscopies with biopsy collection, in-office lipoma removals, ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
• Surgeries (first assisted): robotic Nissen fundoplication, robotic inguinal hernia repairs, robotic umbilical hernial repairs, sigmoid colectomies, hemorrhoidectomy, pilonidal cyst removal, laparoscopic excision of endometriosis

Personal Trainer - Cancer Recovery Program

(2022-01 - 2022-05)

• Implemented a 6-week individualized exercise program for a geriatric breast cancer survivor
• Applied exercise precautions based on knowledge of cancer-related side effects and evidence-based practice
• Learned about the biopsychosocial impacts of cancer and the impacts exercise has on improving quality of life

Personal Trainer - Community Fitness Programming

(2021-09 - 2021-12)

• Created and implemented individualized exercise programs for 3 adult clients based on their goals, fitness assessment data, and past medical history
• Conducted and interpreted fitness assessment data per American College of Sports Medicine guidelines

Master of Science - Physician Associate Studies - Pacific University (2026-08) Forest Grove, OR

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science - University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire (2022-12) Eau Claire, WI