Curriculum Vitae

Leila Miller, PA-C
Department of Otolaryngology
Email: lmiller@siumed.edu

EDUCATION

2007-2009 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Master of Science Physician Assistant

• 2006 Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville, KY 2004 Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ Sep-Dec
• 2002 Joe Blasco Makeup Center West, Hollywood, CA Professional Makeup Artistry Course The course included training on Beauty, Old Age, Bald Cap, Hair work, Character, Injury Simulation, Monster, and Prosthetics for motion picture, television, still photography, and theatrical. June
• 2002 Dinair Professional Airbrush Workshop, Hollywood, CA
• 1997-2002 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
  Bachelor of Arts in Media Art Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/2011-present SIU School of Medicine’s Otolaryngology Department
Physician Assistant

2006-2007, 2009-present Mark D. Miller, DDS, PSC, Hopkinsville, KY
Surgical Assistant

Responsibilities included reviewing patient histories, taking vital signs, starting IVs, preparing patient for surgery, assisting in surgery, sterilization of surgical instruments, taking and developing x-rays, maintaining patient comfort, and conducting post-op instructions and post-op treatments.

2 /2004 Arizona Maxillofacial Surgeons Surgical Assistant R Responsibilities included maintaining airway in sedated patients, starting IVs, reviewing patient histories, taking vital signs, preparing patient for surgery, assisting in surgery, sterilization of surgical instruments, taking and developing x-rays, and conducting post-op instructions and post-op treatments.

2004-2006 Freelance Professional Makeup Artist Urban Decay/Hard Candy Cosmetics 2004-2006 Freelance Professional Makeup Artist Versace Cosmetics January-October 2003 Sephora, Scottsdale, AZ Product Consultant and Makeup Artist Responsibilities included representing Sephora, and their products, for news and radio shows, performing makeup consultations, maintaining and updating product lines, assisting clients with product choice, attending product trainings, cashiering, stocking, and maintaining store cleanliness.

2002-present Freelance Professional Makeup Artist Experience includes film shorts, video, print work, wedding, and fashion shows.

1998-2001 (summers) Mark D. Miller, DDS, PSC
Surgical Assistant

• Responsibilities included developing x-rays, sterilization of surgical instrument, reviewing patient histories, taking vital signs, starting IVs, preparing patient for surgery, assisting in surgery, maintaining patient comfort, and conducting post-op instructions and post-op treatments.

1998-2002 (school year) BYU’s Media Production Lab

Manager

Responsibilities included creating employee schedules, giving out assignments, payroll, collecting late fees, and instructing students on camera operation, editing equipment operation, and overall equipment safety.

Other Training

2007-2009 Southern Illinois Physician Assistant Program
Foley Bladder cath, Suture/knot tying/staple removal, Pap/pelvic
Cast/splint, Thoracentesis, 12 lead EKG placement and interpretation,
Waived lab to include: KOH/Wet prep, Venipuncture/SQ/IM injection,
Central line, Opthalmic flourescein stain, Glove/gown/sterile technique,
HIPPA/OSHA training, UA, Strep culture, Lumbar puncture, Derm
Cryotherapy, and Orthostatic vitals.

Certification

2010-present National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

2008-present ACLS American Heart Association

2006 University of Louisville-Sites and Uses of Effective Radiology Course

2005-present BLS and AED American Heart Association