Evelyn Ross
Senior Physician Assistant | Inpatient Internal Medicine & Procedural Care
Calgary
Professional Summary
Certified Physician Assistant with extensive clinical experience across acute inpatient medicine, surgical assisting, and primary care settings. Skilled in diagnostic evaluation, procedural interventions, and interdisciplinary care coordination for complex medical patients.
Committed to clinical excellence, evidence-based management, patient advocacy, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare practitioners within hospital medicine.
Professional Experience
Bow Valley Health Institute
Calgary, Canada
Lead Physician Assistant, Inpatient Internal Medicine
Nov 2018 – Present
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate diagnostic plans, and manage treatment courses for adult inpatients on a 36-bed acute medical unit.
- Perform invasive diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, and arterial blood gas sampling.
- Direct daily interprofessional morning rounds, coordinating complex transition planning with attending physicians, allied health professionals, and home care case managers.
- Lead quality improvement reviews of clinical documentation workflows, contributing to an 18 percent decrease in inpatient discharge summary latency.
- Mentor junior clinical staff and supervise clinical clerks during their internal medicine hospital clerkships.
Elbow River Surgical Specialists
Calgary, Canada
Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
Mar 2013 – Oct 2018
- Assisted staff orthopaedic surgeons across primary and revision total joint arthroplasties, knee arthroscopies, and trauma fixations.
- Conducted pre-operative risk stratification and post-operative ward care, monitoring wound healing and managing acute surgical pain regimens.
- Educated patients and caregivers on rehabilitative pathways, resulting in high treatment adherence and lower post-discharge telephone inquiries.
- Managed outpatient follow-up clinics, evaluating joint functionality and ordering relevant imaging and lab investigations.
Chinook Ridge Family Medical Practice
Calgary, Canada
Physician Assistant
Jun 2010 – Feb 2013
- Managed routine and episodic primary care visits for an active roster of adult and elderly patients under physician supervision.
- Coordinated chronic disease management plans for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma following clinical practice guidelines.
- Administered local joint injections, minor dermatological excisions, and comprehensive annual health screenings.
Education
University of Manitoba
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) · Physician Assistant Studies · Winnipeg, Canada · Dean's Honour List · Sep 2008 – Apr 2010
Completed rigorous clinical rotations in internal medicine, general surgery, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Conducted clinical capstone research focused on standardizing discharge handovers to reduce avoidable readmissions.
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science (BSc) · Cellular and Molecular Biology · Calgary, Canada · First Class Honours · Sep 1987 – May 1991
Coursework emphasized human physiology, anatomy, microbiology, and biochemistry alongside laboratory practicums.
Quality Initiatives
Inpatient Heart Failure Clinical Order Set Standardization
May 2023 – Mar 2024
- Developed a standardized clinical order set and bedside monitoring checklist for non-ICU acute heart failure admissions.
- Partnered with nursing informatics to integrate clinical alerts within the electronic health record, reducing medication reconciliation omissions by 22 percent.
Clinical & Core Competencies
Internal Medicine
Bedside Procedures
Diagnostic Interpretation
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Patient Triage & Stabilization
Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Documentation
Interprofessional Team Leadership
Quality Improvement
Pharmacotherapy Reconciliation
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications & Licensure
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA)
Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) · May 2010
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada · Aug 2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada · Aug 2025
Community Involvement
Calgary Community Health Outreach Network
Calgary, Canada · Jan 2021 – Present
- Volunteer Clinical Educator
- Provide clinical triage support, basic diagnostic evaluations, and health navigation for underserved local residents at weekend community clinics.
- Conduct preventive health seminars on hypertension management and lifestyle adjustments in community recreation centres.