About:

First and foremost, I want to thank the colleague or patient that nominated me for the opportunity to have a membership in the Global Who's Who!

I dedicated my life to becoming a medical provider and to helping others. After graduating high school I attended the University of Missouri and obtained two bachelors degrees in Biological Sciences and Psychology with the hopes of attending medical school.

During my countless hours of shadowing multiple specialities in medicine, I met some terrific physician assistants who helped me to realize that I wanted to attend PA school instead of medical school. It allowed me to obtain a vast amount of knowledge in medicine in a shorter amount of time, thus able to serve my local community at an earlier age. It also allowed me to be a "generalist" in medicine, meaning that I am able to practice in multiple specialties to better serve my community.

I truly love being a Physician Assistant and I believe that my patients and colleagues would all agree that I show enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy while treating my patients. I spend a large amount of my free time time listening to emergency medicine podcasts and reading medical articles to further expand my knowledge in medicine, thus allowing me to provide better medical care to my patients.

I currently practice in the Emergency Room at a small, rural one hundred bed hospital. Even though our hospital is small we are the closest TRAUMA, STEMI, and STROKE center in a 90 mile radius. Practicing at this facility allows me to care for a wide variety of patients with varying disease processes and illnesses. I am grateful to work at this amazing facility with terrific colleagues!

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and doing interior design. Seasonal decorating is my second passion in life. Unfortunately, my health did not allow my husband and I to have children so my life is dedicated to my career in medicine and enjoying the company of our closest relatives.

Industry: Health Services

Current Organization: Lake Regional Hospital ER

Specialty: Physician Assistant , Patient Advocacy , Emergency Medicine

Honors & Awards: Inducted into the National Honor Society in high school

Affiliations: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Missouri Association of Physicians Assistants, Lake Regional Hospital,

Family: Spouse, Justin Arnold,