Curriculum Vitae

Sherly Dorestant PA-C

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White Plains, NY 10605

Mobile:646-***-****

Email: acqxyi@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Physician Assistant position which will give me the opportunity to utilize my clinical skills. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CUNY Physician Assistant Program Sophie Davis School of Biomedial Education Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY

B.S. Physician Assistant Studies 2002

State University at Albany, NY

B.A. English/Health Science 1991

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Emergency Department Physician Assistant, Harlem Hospital Center 2003-Present Physician Assistant (PA) Clinical duties

• Interview patients and obtain thorough medical history.

• Perform physical examination, thereafter order diagnostic tests, such as EKG, X-ray, Ultrasound, CT etc.

• Make diagnoses based on cumulative information collect to which appropriate treatment is maintained.

• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, venipuncture, arterial line insertion, nasogastric intubation, removal of foreign bodies, urethral catheterization, application of casts, splints and wound care i.e. debridement and dressing changes. Anesthetize patients either through local, digital or IV regional block prior to performing the following procedures: suturing, ingrown toenail removal, incision and drainage of abscesses and reduction of closed dislocations and fractures.

• Assist with (during trauma) basic and advanced life support, IV therapy by peripheral, central and venous cut downs, endotracheal intubation, thoracentessis, pericardiocentesis.

• Receive patients brought in by EMS and prepare comprehensive assessment of their care needs, including checking vital signs. Evaluate, develop, and implement treatment plans for patients’ needs. Evaluate patient data in emergencies to determine necessity for substance abuse treatment.

Emergency Department Physician Assistant, White Plains Hospital 2006-2010

• Received patients brought in by EMS or through triage in fast track area and prepared comprehensive assessment of their care needs, including checking vital signs.

• Evaluated, developed and implemented treatment plans for patient needs.

• Evaluated patient data in emergencies to determine necessity for substance abuse treatment.

• Observed, recorded and reported to Physician any significant changes or reactions in patients’ conditions to ensure timely medical service delivery. Clinical Research Assistant, Harlem Hospital Center 1996-2002

• Reviewed patient charts and generated reports for any adverse reaction to prescribed medications.

• Attended monthly meetings with medical board members regarding status of patients with adverse reaction to medications.

• Presented findings and reviewed reports with Clinical Pharmacist. Administrative Assistant, Dr. Jason Halper 1992-2002

• Obtained and recorded patient vital signs, performed accu-check, and talked to patients to promote a sense of well being.

• Organized and maintained medical records.

• Computed, analyzed and verified all OBS/GYN operative procedures done by Dr. Halper. RESEARCH PAPERS

“Embolotherapy: A novel for symptomatic Uterine Leiomyomata”

“Single Dose Nevirapine Compared to Zidovudine for Prevention of and neonatal transmission of HIV-1”

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES AND AFFILIATIONS

Certified Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE), HHC 4/2006-Present

ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certified January 2003

New York State Society of Physician Assistant

American Academy of Physician Assistant

LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Fluent in Creole, knowledge of French

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access

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