Owen Foytack
Moscow
Summary
Aspiring Physician Assistant with strong leadership skills and a highly motivated work ethic. Demonstrates excellent patient-provider rapport and effective problem-solving abilities in high-acuity clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma (Elective Rotation)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton
2026.02 - Current
- Conducted primary and secondary trauma surveys, evaluated critically injured patients, and collaborated with multidisciplinary trauma team during resuscitations
- Executed bedside trauma procedures, including FAST exams, venous Dopplers, and suture and staple placement/removal, while managing wound care and follow-up
- Assisted in trauma surgeries (rib plating, cholecystectomy, skin debridement) and participated in daily ICU and PCU rounds to monitor patient recovery
General Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
2026.01 - 2026.02
- Assisted in open, laparoscopic, and robotic general surgery cases (cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, appendectomies, colectomies), serving as first assist with retraction, suction, local anesthetic administration, and robot manipulation
- Performed advanced suturing and wound care, including deep dermal, running, and subcuticular closures in the OR, and independently removed sutures/staples, evaluated wounds, and counseled patients on pre- and post-operative care in clinic
- Demonstrated competency in scrubbing techniques for various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular or general surgery cases
Internal Medicine
St. Luke’s Hospitalist Group-Monroe Campus
Bartonsville
2025.11 - 2025.12
- Managed complex inpatient hospital patients, developing focused differentials and treatment plans, responding to rapid response alerts, completing overnight admitting shifts, and communicating care plans and prognoses with patients, families, and consulting services
- Produced high-quality inpatient documentation, writing consult, admission, progress, and discharge notes
Emergency Medicine
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Emergency Room
Wilkes-Barre
2025.09 - 2025.11
- Proactively sought procedural opportunities, interpreted ECGs and imaging, and assisted in trauma responses and triage workflows
- Performed hands-on care including IV placement, IM injections, local and digital anesthetic blocks, suturing (complex, facial, and bite wounds), splinting, and ocular evaluations with slit and Wood’s lamp
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Geisinger Scranton Women's Health
Scranton
2025.08 - 2025.09
- Performed full GYN exams, pap smears, vaginal cultures, bimanual exams, cervical checks, breast exams, fundal height measurements, fetal heart tone auscultation, and complete prenatal, postpartum, and post-cesarean follow-ups
- Assisted in obstetric and gynecologic procedures, including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and vulvar abscess I&D
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant studies
King’s College
Wilkes-Barre, PA08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
King’s College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2025
Skills
- Trauma management
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Surgical assistance
- Procedural skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
Professional References
- Carlos Castillo, PA-C, Geisinger Women’s Health, cmcastillo@geisinger.edu
- Alyssa Kearney, PA-C, Geisinger Women’s Health, 570-575-1101, akearney1@geisinger.edu
- Kenric Maynor, MD, Geisinger Health System, 570-362-1342
- Shelby Munson, PA-C, Geisinger General Surgery, 570-606-7082, slmunson@geisinger.edu
- Erika Musser, PA-C, St. Luke’s Internal Medicine, 610-704-7109, erika.musser@sluhn.org
- Amy Opachko, PA-C, Geisinger Wyoming Valley ER, 570-881-8763
- Bruce Parola, Pharmacist, Walgreens Pharmaceuticals, 570-351-2126
- Roger Shockey Sr., NP, Geisinger Wyoming Valley ER, rogershockey71@gmail.com
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 06/25
- Basic Life Support, 11/24
- OSHA and HIPAA training, 07/24
Honors And Awards
- Cum laude honors, Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies, 2025
- Division III Men's All-Academic Track & Field Team Award, 2025
- Magnificent Monarch Award, Recognized for his dedication, kindness, and genuine commitment to serving their community, 2024
Leadership Positions
- Class of 2025 Student Body President, 2023-2024
- Class of 2025 Student Body Vice President, 2021-2023
Timeline
Trauma (Elective Rotation)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
2026.02 - Current
General Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital
2026.01 - 2026.02
Internal Medicine
St. Luke’s Hospitalist Group-Monroe Campus
2025.11 - 2025.12
Emergency Medicine
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Emergency Room
2025.09 - 2025.11
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Geisinger Scranton Women's Health
2025.08 - 2025.09
Master of Science - Physician Assistant studies
King’s College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
King’s College