Jude Tardy, P.A.-C.

 

EDUCATION

                MPAS  University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska – May 2003

                B.S. in Physician Assistant (PA), Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Montana – September 2000

               

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

                2003- December  Attended a Minimally Invasive Laparoscopy Surgery Course, Cancun Mexico

                2002- December  Completed a Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Course, Chicago, Illinois

                2002- April  Completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery Mini-Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center,

                        New York

                12/00 to Present   Surgical Physician Assistant - Northeast Surgery, P.A., Bangor, ME

Responsibilities include History & Physical Examinations, admitting/discharging patients, in-patient medical management & daily rounds, ordering and deciphering laboratory & radiographic studies, suturing, establishing central venous access, assisting in the OR and post operative care.

 

1996-1997   Medic/Immunization Technician, Maine Air National Guard, Bangor, ME

Coordinated emergency response, transport and vehicle maintenance.  Administered vaccinations, maintained shot records, and instructed military personnel on the importance of immunizations.

 

1994-1996   Primary Care/Emergency Room Medic, USAF, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho

                Performed a broad spectrum of tasks including emergency response, triage, suturing, IV access, casing,

EKG’s, pulmonary function testing, and initial HX & PE’s.  Additional duties included assisting providers in an array of procedures:  minor surgeries, vasectomies, excisional biopsies, stress tests, sigmoidoscopies, etc.  Performed duties of an Emergency Department Shift Leader in a War Preparedness Exercise during a 3 month deployment to Cairo, Egypt.

 

1993-1994   MedSurg/Obstetrical Medic, USAF, Upper Heyford, England

Assisted in the delivery room and in the OR for c-sections, established IV access, assigned APGAR scores, provided neonatal care, and monitored vital signs.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

                Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA) & Licensed in Maine since 12/2000

                ACLS & CPR

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

                American Academy of Physician Assistants –since 1998

 

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS

1998-1999   Received the Veterans Caucus Scholarship for PA students for academic achievement,

outstanding service, commitment, and dedication to our country and the PA profession

1996 Honorably discharged from the United States Air Force with the following medals:  Air force Achievement Medal with 1 device, Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal

                Summer 1995 Outstanding Performer for medical knowledge and ability in a War Preparedness Exercise

                at Cold Lake, Canada

1994 the 366^th Medical Group and for the 12^th Air Force Sergeant’s Association

Jan – March 1994 Airmen of the Quarter for the 366^th Medical Group

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

                An active member of my church

Involved with the local Salvation Army and Mana Food for the Poor program  2001-present

Habitat for Humanity volunteer in Billings, Montana  Spring/Summer 1999

                Provided sport physical examinations for a local boy scout troop  Spring 1999

                Participated in Community Health Awareness  Fall 1996, 97, & 98

               

 

INTERESTS & ACTIVITES

                Family, hiking, kayaking, mtn.biking, x-country skiing, in-line skating, camping, woodworking and golf.