Luke Gillis PA-C
Greensboro
Summary
Fellowship trained emergency medicine physician assistant with a strong background in delivering clinical care to diverse patient populations. Proficient in communicating complex healthcare issues and developing comprehensive care plans. Expertise in preventive care, emergency interventions, and non-invasive procedures to enhance patient health. Demonstrated leadership in guiding healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - High Point
High Point
12.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Trained and efficient in EPIC EMR.
- Determined the appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on the symptoms presented.
- Counseled patients on preventive health care needs based on individual risk factors or illness related concerns.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Canton-Potsdam Urgent Care
Potsdam
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Met with patients to discuss needs, conduct tests and evaluate clinical presentations.
- Performed physical examinations to diagnose the cause of illness or injury.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and pain levels.
- Prescribed medications to treat illnesses and injuries.
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Department
Potsdam
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Provide emergency lifesaving medical care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rapid trauma response
- Complete triage, order labs and diagnostic studies, assess results, and treat emergencies/illnesses
- Consult specialty services, provide referrals, and initiate admissions and transfers
- Perform procedures including I&Ds, sutures/staples, foreign body removal, wound care, splinting/casting
Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Rochester Regional Health System
Potsdam
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Initiated assessments and plan of care for patients in conjunction with medical fellow and attending physicians.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Attended meetings with attending physicians to discuss cases involving complex diagnoses.
- Participated in educational sessions on topics related to emergency medicine.
Emergency Room Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
San Diego
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Recorded vitals, thermal applications, and EKGs
- Performed emergency life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and assisted in rapid trauma response
- Cleaned and dressed wounds, splinted/casted fractures, and assisted with codes, resuscitations, and ECMO
Emergency Medical Technician - Field Training Officer
Express Ambulance
Lemon Grove
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Responded to medical emergencies and delivered patient care, support, and pre-hospital evaluation
- Monitored vital signs, took patient’s medical history and information
- Administered first aid such as bandaging, splinting, and administration of oxygen
- In charge of training and evaluating all new EMT hires to meet all local and national EMS standards in the field
Air Force Contracting Officer - Captain (O-3)
U.S. Air Force
Pensacola
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Served 5+ years planning, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts for goods, services, and construction
- Supervised 25-member Army/Air Force team in procurement and acquisitions with a $4B portfolio
Education
Master’s degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO05.2012
Skills
- History and physicals
- Emergency care
- EMR documentation
- Medication administration
- Triage techniques
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laceration repair, I&D, suturing and foreign body removal
Clinical Rotations
- Ambulatory Medicine, Madrid Health Center, Madrid, NY, 03/21
- Behavioral Health, Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY, 04/21
- Emergency Medicine, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, NY, 06/21
- Internal Medicine, Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY, 07/21
- Pediatrics, Massena Memorial Hospital, Massena, NY, 08/21
- Hematology/Oncology Elective # 1, Richard E Winter Cancer Center, Ogdensburg, NY, 10/21
- General Surgery, Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY, 11/21
- Women’s Health, Women's Way to Wellness, Carthage, NY, 01/21
- Emergency Medicine Elective # 2, St. Joseph's Health Hospital Emergency Room, Syracuse, NY, 02/21
Personal Information
Hobbies: Ballroom Dancing Instructor – 4 years, Weightlifting, hiking, golf, basketball, camping, tennis, skiing, travel
References
References available upon request.
Licensure And Certification
- Physician Assistant, NCCPA - 2022
- NC Physician Assistant License - 2024
- Emergency Medical CAQ - 2024
- ATLS - 2024
- ACLS, BLS, PALS - 2025
- DEA License - 2022
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - High Point
12.2024 - Current
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Canton-Potsdam Urgent Care
01.2023 - 12.2024
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Department
07.2022 - 12.2024
Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Rochester Regional Health System
07.2022 - 07.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
06.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Technician - Field Training Officer
Express Ambulance
07.2018 - 06.2019
Air Force Contracting Officer - Captain (O-3)
U.S. Air Force
05.2012 - 02.2018
Master’s degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Clarkson University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
United States Air Force Academy
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