AMANDA L. ANDERSON
*** **** *** ***., *********, CA 92025 • 760-***-**** • acqlmv@r.postjobfree.com
*Open to Relocation*
EDUCATION
Touro College School of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program, New York, NY
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies June, 2015
California State University, San Marcos
B.S., General Biology June, 2011
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotations: 49 weeks of full-time clinical rotations at the following sites:
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (elective)
Montefiore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY - OB/GYN
United States VA Hospital, Saint Albans, NY - Long Term Care
The Doctors Office, Vista, CA - Primary care/Family medicine
North Central Bronx Hospital, Bronx, NY - Emergency Medicine
Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (elective), . . General Surgery, Psychiatry
Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY - Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine,
Pediatrics
Masters Project:
Efficacy of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in different subsets of populations was researched and compared to existing co-morbidities that could potentially affect the outcome of the therapy. This literature review incorporated peer review articles that analyzed a wide variety of women and couples who underwent IVF. Recommendations for patients, providers and legislators were made using the information from the literature review.
Proficient In:
Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, Papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescription of medications.
Experience In:
Examination of eyes using fluoroscein staining, incision and drainage, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, assisted respiration, endoscopy, colonoscopy, insertion and removal of central lines, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and bronchoscopy.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2011-2012 Emergency Room Technician Palomar Health Escondido, CA
Provided care for the patients and families that came to the Emergency Department. Obtained vital signs, assisted with activities of daily living, wound care, suture removal, splinted orthopedic patients, sanitized rooms, and transported patients within the hospital.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Experience and knowledge with different types of patients
Insuring high-quality care for patients and their families
2000-2011 Assistant Manager/Cook In-n-Out Burger Carlsbad, CA
Provided training for associates at every level, facilitated with store operations, monitored the quality of the product and assisted with inventory and ordering. Other responsibilities included cooking, order taking, building and maintaining relationships with associates and customer service.
Ability to work efficiently with groups
Excellent customer service
Training and leading associates to meet the mission statement of the company
1999 - 2002 Lifeguard Camp Pendleton Oceanside, CA
First Responder Lifeguard Services
Maintained safety of the beach patrons and acquired continued training for basic first aid and CPR.
Maintaining composure in stressful situations
Experience with medical first response
Capacity to efficiently recognize an emergency
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012-2013, Project Aspire Coordinator for Touro College, Public School 197, mentoring program in an underserved community, New York, NY
2012, Healing Hearts Across Borders, Volunteer, bringing free healthcare to underserved communities, Tijuana, Mexico
2010 - 2011, Pathmaker Internship program, Coordinator for Post Anesthetic Care Unit, Palomar Health, Escondido, CA
CREDENTIALS
Certifications:
- 2015 – 2017 Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- 2013 – 2015, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- 2013 – 2015, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers
- 2011, Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Memberships:
- 2012 – 2015, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- 2014 – 2015, Student Member, California State Society of Physician Assistants
- 2012 - 2015, Student Member, New York State Society of Physician Assistants
- 2015, Student Member, San Diego Society of Physician Assistant
References Available Upon Request