Ellie M. O’Connell
Salamanca,NY 14779
acb988@r.postjobfree.com
January 22, 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Department : Internal Medicine
Status: Full Time
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am very interested in the Physician Assistant Internal Medicine position, as
advertised online by K.A. Recruiting. With the necessary qualifications and my enthusiasm
within community medicine, I am confident I would be an ideal candidate for the position.
I have gained over two years of experience at a family practice in the state of New
York. I am now relocating to Pittsburgh to be near family. During my clinical experience
these past few years, I have provided a broad range of patient care. Additionally, I have
successfully built my own patient base; therefore, I am able to work effectively with minimal supervision. I am committed, eager, personable, and able to respond quickly in emergent situations; therefore, I believe I would be a significant asset to your medical team.
To further evaluate my qualifications, I have attached my resume below. I would greatly
appreciate an in terview to expand upon the position. I can be reached on my cell phone,
814-***-****, or by email, acb988@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your valuable time
and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ellie O’Connell, PA-C
(active Pennsylvania certification)
RESUME:
Ellie M. O’Connell
159 Melinda Drive
Salamanca, NY 14779
acb988@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Health Science/
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Daemen College, May 2011
CLINICAL EDUCATION : FOUR WEEK ROTATIONS
Internal Medicine Sister’s of Charity Hospital – Buffalo, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Khalid Qazi, MD
Family Medicine Mayville Family Practice – Mayville, NY
Preceptor – Michael Ludwig, RPA-C, Rod Hunt, RPA-C
Emergency Medicine Westfield Memorial Hospital – Westfield, NY
Preceptor – Melodye Gilbert, RPA-C, Michael Woltz, RPA-C
Emergency Medicine Eastern Niagara Hospital – Lockport, NY
Preceptor – Christopher Pease, RPA-C
Pediatrics Private Practice – Cheektowaga, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Gaurang Sheth, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology Private Office – Niagara Falls, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Daniel Burns, MD
General Surgery South Buffalo Mercy Hospital – Buffalo, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Jeffery Steinig, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Erie County Medical Center – Buffalo, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Stephen Downing, MD
Mental Health Erie County Medical Center – Buffalo, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Calvert Warren, MD
Pediatric Oncology Roswell Park Cancer Institute – Buffalo, NY
Preceptor – Dr. Martin Brecher, MD
EDUCATION HONORS:
Graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors – GPA 3.50, May 2011
Dean’s List Honors–Daemen College, 2006-2011
Presidential Scholarship–Daemen College, 2006-2011
The Hertzil Foundation Scholarship–North East, PA 2006-2011
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant
Pennsylvania State Physician Assistant License Certification
PA-C – Active License # MA056680
New York State Physician Assistant License Certification
PA-C – Active License # 014826
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Professional Rescuer Certification
Active, expires 1/13/16
Infection Control Training Certification
DEA Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Family Practice Associates of Cattaraugus – Salamanca, NY: June 2011-Current
Physician Assistant–Certified
Supervising Physician: Dr. Arun Patel, MD
Provide medical care in the family practice setting to wide variety of patients.
Manage personal patient base. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing
medical histories, performing physical examination s, ordering and interpreting
diagnostics, making diagnoses, and providing treatment.
The Regional Cancer Center – Erie, PA 2007-2010
Paid Student Internship, Seasonal
Preceptor: Dr. Jan Rothman, MD
Gained diverse experience within the Chemotherapy Unit, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Completed patients’ medical records and medical history before seen by the
physician, took vital signs, performed basic patient education, assisted in bone
marrow biopsies, informed patients regarding their medications, assisted in
catheterizing patients, interpreted and entered laboratory res ults, and trained new
employees.
Daemen College Work Program – Amherst, NY 2006-2011
Computer Lab Employee, Part Time
The Colonial Motel – North East, PA 2002-2010
Responsibility included taking reservations, checking in customers, taking
payments, laundry service, and cleaning service duties.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA)
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA)
Western New York Physician Assistant Association (WNYPAA)
UpToDate Active Membership