Julia Duncan
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant and team member experienced in critical care environments with interest in a new challenge within a specialized field. Demonstrates individualized patient care, strong procedural competency, excels in fast paced environments and enhancing patient care through teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Managed critical care crises within the General Medical ICU and Oncology ICU.
- Coordinated comprehensive treatment plans and managed up to 6 critically ill patients at a time.
- Lead family meetings meetings focused on end-of-life care planning and the establishment of advanced directives.
- Covered the inpatient procedure service performing bedside procedures as a team or independently
Advanced Practice Provider Critcal Care Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged in comprehensive training across multiple critical care settings to enhance patient outcomes within medical, surgical, cardiac, cardiac surgery, and neurology disciplines.
- Completed comprehensive curriculum at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Supported learning through expert-led course content from Penn Medicine interdisciplinary community.
- Participated in a dynamic feedback environment, leveraging immediate and monthly evaluations to refine competencies and achieve excellence in simulation training.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lewis Katz School of Medicine At Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2018
Skills
- Procedural Compentency: Ventilator Management, Insertion of Central Venous Catheters as well as Hemodialysis Catheters, Insertion of Arterial Lines, Bronchoscopy, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture
- Bedside ultrasound prophiciency in evaluating cardiac function, pleural effusions (simple vs complex), ascites fluid, venous thromboembolism, free fluid within the abdomen
- Providing hands on procedural education and intstruction to residents and new providers
- Analytical and critical thinking in high stress enviornments
- Multitasking and time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with numerous consultants
Certification
- Licensed Pennsylvania Physician Assistant
- NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant
- DEA License
- ACLS/BLS Certified (renewed 2025)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
Advanced Practice Provider Critcal Care Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lewis Katz School of Medicine At Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh