Aidan Shea
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Physician Assistant with extensive experience in military medicine, primary care, urgent/emergency response, and occupational health. Skilled in conducting health assessments, interpreting diagnostics, and managing both acute and chronic conditions. Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Certified CCPA with diverse and extensive training.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, ON
03.2021 - Current
- Performed periodic health assessments, screenings, and medical examinations to ensure member readiness.
- Collected medical histories, conducted focused and comprehensive physical exams, and initiated evidence-based treatment plans
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostics (CBC, chest x-ray, EKG, POCUS) and delivered rapid interventions for trauma and cardiac emergencies.
- Managed acute injuries, infectious disease, musculoskeletal issues, and chronic conditions (HTN, diabetes, asthma).
- Conducted occupational health evaluations, medical clearances, and return-to-duty assessments.
- Worked within interdisciplinary teams, consulting with physicians, nurses, mental health specialists, and allied health staff.
- Supervised and trained medics and support staff in trauma response, preventive medicine, and clinical procedures.
Physician Assistant - Deployed
Canadian Armed Forces - NATO eFP Latvia
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Served as primary care provider for over 500 deployed personnel in a multinational task force.
- Delivered 24/7 emergency coverage, stabilizing trauma patients and coordinating medical evacuations.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions in a resource-limited environment, adapting clinical practice to meet operational needs.
- Collaborated with allied medical teams to align standards of care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation and operational reporting under demanding conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University Nebraska Medical Center
Lincoln , Nebraska 06.2018 - 02.2021
Skills
- Primary & urgent care delivery
- Comprehensive health assessments & screenings
- Emergency & trauma stabilization
- Diagnostic ordering & interpretation (CBC, chest x-ray, EKG, POCUS)
- Chronic disease management & preventive health
- Occupational medicine & fitness-for-duty evaluations
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education & counselling
- EMR documentation & governance compliance
Certification
- Basic Dive Medicine, November 2021
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) – PACCC, via CAPA
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Deployed
Canadian Armed Forces - NATO eFP Latvia
02.2022 - 06.2022
Physician Assistant
Canadian Armed Forces
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University Nebraska Medical Center
06.2018 - 02.2021