Mattie Murphy

mattie.murphy@rocky.edu

CREDENTIALS and CERTIFICATION

NCCPA Certification

 2016-present ABRET Nationally Registered EEG Technician

 2013-present AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support 

 2015-present AHA Basic Life Support      

 2013-present AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics; PALS  

 2015-2017 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 2017-present

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant      July 2014-August 20, 2016

Rocky Mountain College; Billings, MT

Bachelors of Science in Biology        Graduated May 2010

Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Trauma and General Surgery Physician Assistant January 2017-Present

Kalispell Regional Medical Center/Logan Health Medical Center

Kalispell, MT

Evaluate, diagnose, develop treatment plans and manage patient care in the inpatient setting. Admit patients, daily rounding, and discharge patients from the hospital. First assist the surgeon in the operating room. Evaluate and stabilize trauma patients in the Emergency Department and admit to the trauma service if appropriate. Order and interpret diagnostic tests. Prescribe appropriate medications and treatment plans to patients in the clinic. Provide education to patients and counsel them on treatment options and recommendations according to clinical based evidence.

 Registered EEG Technician July 2011-June 2014

CortiCare

Carlsbad, CA

Provide live remote EEG monitoring, communicating critical information directly to key personnel. Identify abnormal EEG findings producing diagnoses and treatment. Use principles of neuro-diagnostics to interpret EEG data and evaluate the need for provider notification. Collaborate with management and healthcare staff developing treatment and therapy procedures.

 Registered EEG Technician May 2010-Present

Montana Neurology

Missoula, MT

Perform quality EEG studies, collecting accurate patient information. Deliver technical interpretation of routine and ambulatory EEG studies, providing comprehensive reports for physician analysis. Provide direct leadership and management pertaining to neurodiagnostic department practices. Instrumental in the development of laboratory policies and procedures resulting in safe and efficient patient care. Converted patient care records into electronic medical record charting utilizing Athena Health systems.

PRN Registered EEG Technician Oct 2011-June 2014

Community Medical Center

Missoula, MT

Conduct inpatient video EEG monitoring to detect seizure activity and clinical symptoms. Perform quality EEG recordings for both inpatient and outpatient settings leading to accurate diagnosis. Cultivate relationship with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other hospital staff to ensure quality patient care. Interact and educate patients and family members of testing procedures and follow-up measures. 

HOME HEALTH AID     2009-2010

Paluck Family, Dickinson, ND

Responsible for providing personal medical cares including tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration. Provided personal hygiene cares tailored to the patient’s individual needs. Ensure both living and medical equipment sanitization standards were met.

 Personal Care Assistant          Oct 2010-Sep 2011

North-West Homecare                 Summer 2009

Missoula, MT

Assist residents with all activities of daily living. Chart and document significant patient activities to ensure continuity of care throughout staff members. Responsible for proper dosing and dispensing of medications.

Clinical Rotations

Partnership Health Center, Missoula, MT:           Family Practice;                 8/21/15 – 10/2/15

Preceptor: John Miller, MD

North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, MT:               General Surgery;               10/5/15 – 11/13/15

Preceptor: Ryan Gunlikson, MD

Big Horn Pediatrics, Gillette, WY:                   Pediatrics;                   11/16/15 – 12/23/15

Preceptor: David Fall, MD

Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, MT:         Behavioral Health;              1/4/16 – 2/12/16

Preceptor: Thomas Gray, MD

St. Joseph Hospital, Polson, MT:                   Emergency Medicine;              2/2/16 – 3/25/16

Preceptor: Tim Thornton, PA-C

St. Joseph Hospital, Polson, MT:                   OB/GYN;                          3/28/16-5/6/16

Preceptor: Jamie Straub, MD

Billings Clinic, Billings, MT:                        Cardiology;                       5/23/16- 6/10/16

Preceptor: Barb Dudczak, MD

Kalispell Regional Hospital, Kalispell, MT:           Orthopedic surgery;                 6/13/16-7/1/16

Preceptor: Donald Ericksen, MD

St. Joseph Hospital, Polson, MT:                   Internal Medicine;                  7/4/16- 8/12/16 Preceptor: Ryan Ross, MD                                                     

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants; Student Member 2014-Present