Alana C. Murphy

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Astoria, NY 11103

347-***-****

acegg5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

• To obtain a new position as a Physician Assistant to enhance my skills and knowledge in the medical field.

Education

• 2012: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Touro College School of Health Sciences, Bay Shore, NY

• 2008: Bachelor of Life Sciences

New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY

Work Experience

• Physician Assistant, June 2012- Present, NY Spine Medicine, Neurology and Pain Management, NY, NY

Senior Physician Assistant- devised all treatment plans for patients with varying orthopedic spine and

neurological disorders, as well as knee, shoulder and other joint injuries. Prescribed medications,

administered trigger point injections, performed physical exams, documented medical histories, and

identified surgical emergencies. Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, counseled patients on pain prevention

and opioid safety, managed all disability paperwork.

Actively participated in Journal Club for pain medicine and neurology in the practice. Managed heavy patient

workloads daily as well as difficult patient encounters. Utilized EMR systems. Provided professional support

for all patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Physician Assistant (Training), March 2012-June 2012, Plastic Surgery, Long Island, NY

Worked in the operating room as first and second assist, managed patient follow up visits, administered and

prepared injections, documented histories and physicals, was involved in discharge planning.

• Medical Assistant, 2008-2010, Family Practice, Ozone Park, NY

Responsibilities included: recording vital signs, performing venipuncture, administering electrocardiograms,

ordering of routine tests, assisting with patient examinations and procedures, cleaning and restocking

examination rooms. Recorded patient and testing information, called in prescriptions to the pharmacy as

ordered by medical professionals, scheduled appointments, and counseled patients on lifestyle changes.

• Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional, 2008-2010, New York Department of Education, Queens, NY

Interacted with students of all ages, developed lesson plans, and encouraged intellectual and social

development. Specialized in teaching science classes to individuals of ages 8-18, and tutored students in after

school programs in all subject areas.

• Medical Receptionist, 2007-2008, Endocrinology, Great Neck, NY

Worked at the front desk of a busy medical facility: answered phone calls, scheduled appointments for

patients, wrote prescriptions for physicians and managed pharmacy calls, faxed important documents as

ordered by physicians, filed patients’ charts and organized office.

Clinical Training

Forty five weeks of clinical rotations in a Physician Assistant Program

• Family Medicine: South Shore Medical Care, Deer Park, NY

• Internal Medicine: St. Catherine’s Hospital of Siena, Smithtown, NY

• Emergency Medicine: Queens Hospital, Flushing, NY

• Surgery: Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY

• Cardiology: Farmingdale Heart Center, Farmingdale, NY

• Pediatrics: Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, NY

• Plastic Surgery: Dr. Gerut’s Aesthetic Surgery Center, Hewlett, NY

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Dr. Nadel, Mineola, NY

• Geriatrics: Parker Jewish, Manhasset, NY

Certifications

• NYS Physician Assistant Licensure

• NCCPA Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Basic Life Support

• Infection Control and Barrier Precautions

• DEA and NPI Licensure

Affiliations

• New York State Society of Physician Assistants

• American Academy of Physician Assistants

*References furnished upon request

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