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RHYANNON GONZALO

Seeking full-time Physician Assistant position with opportunity to contribute to the delivery of

top-quality care and sharpen my patient care and procedure skills. Highly motivated to improve

patient satisfaction/quality of life, continuity of care and to increase access to healthcare.

Committed to life-long learning, teamwork, and a strong working relationship with my

supervising physician.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Aug 2014

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Mathematics and Statistics Feb 2001

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Sep 2014

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Aug 2013

EMT B Dec 2009 (NREMT, South Dakota EMS)

CNA Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 (South Dakota Health Care Association)

CLINICAL TRAINING (10 5-week clinical rotations)

Family Medicine: FHC of Siouxland, Dakota Dunes, SD, Amy Payne PA-C

o Learned history gathering, physical exam, ordered and interpreted diagnostic lab and

imaging in primary care setting. Procedures: Intravenous line placement, ear irrigation,

incision and drainage.

General Surgery: Midlands Clinic, Dakota Dunes, SD, Dr. Craig Nemechek

o Gathered relevant clinical history, performed physical exam for pre- and post-operative

patients

o First-assisted in surgery, aseptic technique, suturing, incision and drainage, maneuvered

laparoscopic camera

o Rounded on inpatients

Orthopedics Elective: CNOS, Dakota Dunes, SD, Dr. Bruce Watkins

o Took history and physical exam in new, follow-up, and postoperative patients with

chronic and traumatic orthopedic diagnosis

o Assisted in surgery, closing incisions

o Gained experience in recognizing and treating problems specific to the hand including

carpal tunnel, ganglion and mucoid cysts, tendon laceration, Dupuytren contractures,

trigger finger, neuromas

Obstetrics/Gynecology: FHC of Siouxland, Dakota Dunes, SD, Dr. Kristine Danner

o Learned how to provide routine prenatal and postpartum care in a primary care setting,

observed ultrasound procedures, colposcopy, observed and assisted in delivery, utilized

Doppler ultrasound to detect fetal heart rate

o Performed Pap smears, breast, and vaginal exams

Behavioral Health: Siouxland Mental Health, Sioux City, IA, Charles Tilley, PA-C

o Evaluated incarcerated and underserved patient populations at a busy community clinic

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o Medication management for patients with multiple psychiatric diagnoses

Cardiology: Sanford Cardiovascular Institute, Sioux Falls, SD, Dr. Adam Stys

o Performed history and physical exams for inpatient and emergency setting at heart

hospital. Observed PCI procedures in cardiac catheterization lab, direct current

cardioversion, echocardiogram, attended grand rounds and conferences.

o Gained experience in ordering and interpretation of cardiac labs, ECG interpretation

Internal Medicine: VA Healthcare, Sioux Falls, SD, Jerry McReavy PA-C

o Learned to perform PICC line, paracentesis, thoracentesis procedures

o Rounded on inpatients with internal medicine attending physician, resident, and nurse

Pediatrics: Sanford Children’s Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD, Dr. Rosanne Bosch

o Learned to adjust interview technique to obtain history and physical in pediatric

population

o Performed newborn exam and assessment

Emergency Medicine Sanford ED, Vermillion, SD, Dr. Roy Mortinsen

o History and physical exam skills in the ED setting. Employed a systematic thought

process and plans to rule out life-threatening conditions.

o Ordered and interpreted appropriate lab and imaging.

o Performed laceration care with irrigation, local anesthetic, suturing and stapling

Family Medicine II: Allpoints Community Clinic, Elk Point, SD, Peter Murray, PA-C

o Further honed history, physical exam, diagnostic, and treatment skills at primary care

rural clinic for a patient population with limited resources. Performed suturing.

RESEARCH • POSTERS

o Mar 2014 USD School of Health Sciences Research Presentation. Topic: Parasites in the

treatment of immune-mediated disease

o Lipid Management: Updated Guidelines, South Dakota Medicine 2014, Kelly S,

Gonzalo R, Stys A

o Accepted, pending publication: Atrial Fibrillation: A Primer for the Primary Care

Provider, South Dakota Medicine, Raizada A, Gonzalo R, Stanton C

AFFLILIATIONS • LEADERSHIP

o American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member since Mar 2011

o New Hampshire Society of Physician Assistants, Student Member since Sept 2013

o AOR Alternate Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants for

USD PA Class of 2014

o 2013 AAPA National Conference Challenge Bowl Participant

o 2014 AAPA National Conference attendee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CNA Saint Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Sioux City, IA 2011-2012

o Performed patient care activities on surgery and oncology floor, adjusted care as necessary

for a broad range of patient independence levels and conditions

o Obtained and charted patient vital signs and I/O in EMR

o Assisted patients with ADL, including bathing, ambulation, and transfer

o Obtained patient samples for lab testing

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EMT-B Volunteer North Sioux City Fire & Rescue, North Sioux City, SD 2011 to Oct 2014

o Responded to medical calls, patient assessment and treatment. Provided for patient safety

and comfort.

o Communicated to receiving hospital pertinent information to ensure continuum of care.

o Detailed call documentation.

o Maintained EMT-B license with continuing education.

Sanford Trauma V Volunteer, Sioux Falls, SD, 2010

o Greeted, signed-in, roomed patients, and rounded patients to provide for comfort.

o Expedited care, prepared patient and paperwork for nurse

SDI (now IMS Health) Senior Analyst/Programmer, Custom Analytics, 2002-2009

o Developed data analysis methodologies using healthcare claims data to provide

measurements of healthcare market trends including patient behavior, prescribing patterns,

pricing comparisons.

o Analyzed, organized, and documented business requirements, prepared detailed

specifications including data models, process flow documents

VOLUNTEERISM

Community project participation, Vermillion, SD

o Welcome Table Jun 2013: prepared and served meal, welcomed guests, cleanup

o Adopt a highway Cleanup May 2013

o Community Yard Cleanup Apr 2013 student-society organized cleanup for elderly residents of

Vermillion

o Senior Center Dinner Dance Apr 2013: event planning, prepared and served food, welcomed guests,

cleanup

o “Know Your Numbers”- Sanford School of Medicine Health Fair, Feb 2013: provided education,

BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure measurement to community members and determined

risk for metabolic syndrome

o PA Week Oct 2012: part of work group for activities expressing appreciation for PA’s in the

community as well as promoting awareness of the PA profession in the community and on campus

REFERENCES: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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