CURRICULUM VITAE

Jessica L. Biagas PA-C

**** ****** **** ********, ** 22554

Phone (C): 703-***-**** (H): 540-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT

Physician Assistant

Advanced Spine and Pain, Stafford, VA

January 4, 2012 to Present

. Practice medicine under the supervision of pain specialists and an

orthopedic surgeon

. Serve as first-assist in spine surgery, including cervical and

lumbar fusions

. Evaluate and treat common pain and orthopedic conditions such as

spine pain, neuropathic pain, post-amputation pain, complex

regional pain syndrome, osteoarthritis and fractures

. Assess and treat orthopedic trauma, and cast and splint where

necessary

. Order and review MRIs, XRAYs, and CT Scans

. Assess for applicability of pain management interventions to

include basic injections and advanced techniques such as spinal

cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps

. Able to manage and refill intrathecal pumps to include multi-

medication mixtures

. Administer cortisone injections for common arthritic conditions

such as rotator cuff syndrome, knee pain, trigger finger

. Administer trigger point injections for myofascial pain

Physician Assistant

Pratt Family Medical Center, Garrisonville, VA

December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2012

. Practiced medicine under the supervision of a physician, providing

a broad range of primary care services including routine physical

exams, well woman exams, and acute office visits

. Performed minor procedures including suturing, skin biopsy,

splinting/casting, and joint aspiration

. Ordered labs, imaging studies and other diagnostic tests where

necessary

. Provided patient education and counseling

Intra-Operative Monitoring Technologist

Sentient Medical Systems, Fairfax, VA

May 25, 2005 to June 29, 2007

. Provided intra-operative monitoring services including SSEPs,

EMGs, TCE-MEPs and brain mapping for orthopedic, and neurosurgeons

in order to detect and prevent TIAs, poor spinal cord perfusion,

and damage to spinal nerves

. Conducted pre-operative and post-operative neurological

assessments

. Informed surgeons of all intra-operative findings during surgery

. Assisted surgeons in improving patient outcomes by providing pre-

operative monitoring, allowing them to assess potential negative

risks

. Maintained patient case logs, and filed weekly reports

Physical Therapist Assistant

Maryland Sports Care & Rehab of Owings Mills, Owings Mills, MD

January 10, 2005 to April 8, 2005

. Assisted the physical therapist by carrying out proposed treatment

plans

. Instructed patients and monitored safety during therapeutic

exercises and functional activities

. Monitored the operation of equipment

. Administered active and passive therapies using heat, water, and

electrical modalities

. Compiled and recorded patient's progress

EDUCATION

. Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 2009

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Cum Laude

. Marymount University, 2005

Bachelor of Science, Biology

CERTIFICATIONS

. Board Certification granted August 2009

. Current ACLS and BLS

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

. Current participant in the Patient Registry of Intrathecal

Ziconotide Management (PRIZM) multicenter trial

HONORS & AWARDS

. Deans List- Jefferson College of Health Sciences- Fall 2007,

Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009

. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Academic Scholarship 2007-

2009

. Virginia Business Women's Foundation Scholarship 2008-2009

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

. American Academy of Physician Assistants

. Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

. Monthly volunteer-work at the Moss Free Clinic, Fredericksburg, VA

Jessica L. Biagas PA-C

1530 Brooke Rd

Stafford, VA 22554

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Cell phone: 703-***-****

Home phone: 540-***-****

Professional /Personal References:

1. Dr. David Jamison MD (professional)

301-***-****

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2. Dr. Patrick Neustatter MD (professional)

540-***-****

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3. Michelle Jones C-ANP (personal)

703-371-617

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