LESLEY ZACHARIAH

**** **** ******* **. *****, TX 75002

972-***-**** acte1p@r.postjobfree.com

Motivated and highly qualified Physician Assistant committed to providing exceptional patient care, with background in outpatient, inpatient, ICU and surgical settings. Surgical first assist in a variety of cases, specializing in orthopedic and spine procedures. Practiced in providing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting labs and radiographic studies, and determining need for surgical intervention. Trained in diagnosis and treatment of a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and nonsurgical.

Key areas of expertise:

Surgical First Assist

Medical Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Lab/Radiograph Interpretation

Comprehensive History/Physical Examination

Orthopedics (sports medicine, spine, trauma)

Inpatient and Outpatient care

Pre-operative and Post-operative care and management

In-office procedures (joint injections, aspiration, wound care)

EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, FL June 2010 - August 2012

M.M.S - Physician Assistant

Honors: Dean’s List

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK August 2005 - May 2009

B.S. in Zoology and Bio-medical Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Knowledgeable in assessments, recognition, and use of medication to treat life-threatening causes per American Heart Association

WORK EXPERIENCE

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine November 2012 - present

Dr. Vudhi Slabisak, MD

Assisted in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of several orthopedic and spine conditions. Gained experience in outpatient, inpatient, ICU, pre-op and post-op management. First assist in sports medicine, spine, and trauma cases. Evaluated and diagnosed patients with osteoporosis following compression fractures and insufficiency fractures and initiated osteoporosis workup and treatment, with routine follow up labs and studies. Treated chronic pain conditions with medication management as well as dorsal column stimulator implant.

Grace Home Health, Inc., Dallas, TX June 2002 - May 2010

Office staff

Input patient electronic records, organized charts, shadowed nursing staff when visiting patients, assisted in various office duties as needed

COMPLETED CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Polk County Health Department- Obstetrics and Gynecology July – August 2012

Dr. Daniela Chiriboga, MD, OB/GYN

Rotated through four Women’s Health clinics in the Polk County Health Department system, and assisted in diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of various obstetric and gynecologic issues, including Family Planning and High Risk OB patients. Performed numerous well-woman exams, annual physicals, STD screens, and prenatal screening exams. Gained experience obtaining fetal heart tones, measuring fundal height, Leopold maneuvers, and reading results of nonstress tests and biophysical profiles in the High Risk OB clinic.

Plastic Surgery Specialists June – July 2012

Dr. Frank Stieg, MD, Plastic Surgery Elective

Assisted in evaluation, diagnosis, pre-op, and post-op care in various cosmetic and reconstructive cases, including skin cancers, facial fractures, breast reconstruction/augmentation/reduction, and skin grafts, as well as numerous in-office procedures. First-assisted in the OR, obtained pre-operative history and physicals, and treated post-operative wound care. Also had the opportunity to sit through Botox and Juvederm training along side other physician assistants in the clinic.

The Center For Natural & Integrative Medicine May – June 2012

Dr. Kirti Kalidas, MD/ND, Internal Medicine Elective

Gained valuable knowledge and experience in treating various chronic conditions, such as Lyme disease, cancers, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, using holistic and natural approaches. Expanded on traditional medical therapies and supplemented these treatments with herbal therapy, IV nutrition, and chelation. Also assisted in joint injections for chronic pain using homeopathic solutions such as Zeel and Traumeel, as well as Prolozone therapy.

Surgical Group of Winter Park March – May 2012

Dr. Joseph Bennett, DO, General Surgery

Assisted in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan of various surgical patients. First-assisted in surgeries, performed temporary dialysis catheter placement under direct supervision of preceptor, and rounded on ICU and post-op patients. Experience gained in suturing and sterile techniques as well as diagnosis of acute surgical complaints. Worked with other medical students and residents, gave presentation to attending doctors, and documented findings in patient chart.

South Lake Hospital Emergency Department February – March 2012

Kevin Stapleton, PA-C, Emergency Medicine

Assisted in diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of numerous emergent conditions. Performed many procedures, such as reduction of dislocations (shoulder, hip), pelvic exams, bacterial cultures, and I&D. Experience gained in suturing and reading X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Worked alongside numerous doctors, PAs, and NPs in treating conditions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, acute abdominal pain, dislocations, and lacerations.

Princeton Pediatrics January – February 2012

Dr. Barbara Baldwin, DO, Pediatrics

Assisted in diagnosis and evaluation of pediatric patients, from newborns to 18 yo. Performed throat cultures, newborn exams, well child exams, and assessed various childhood illnesses. Experience gained in immunizations and developmental milestones, pediatric medications and dosages, and treatment of special needs children.

Speedway Family Practice November – December 2011

Dr. Stanley Stockhammer, DO, Family Medicine

Assisted in diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Saw a wide range of conditions, and assisted or performed various procedures, from pelvic exams to biopsies of suspicious skin lesions. Gained valuable experience in writing prescriptions and referrals, recording appropriate documentation of all evaluations and services rendered, and was able to see many rare conditions due to the unique and underserved population seen at this clinic.

Primary Care Practice October – November 2011

Dr. Digesh Chokshi, MD, Internal Medicine

Assisted in diagnosis, evaluation, and management of various chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc. Performed various B12 injections and influenza vaccines. Gained experience in medication management, counseling on lifestyle modifications, and performing and reading EKGs.

National Training Center Sports Medicine Institute August – September 2011

Dr. James Ray, MD, Orthopedics

Assisted in diagnosis and evaluation of various musculoskeletal injuries. Obtained patient history, provided differential diagnoses, and consulted on treatment options. Performed and assisted with steroid, Euflexxa, and platelet-rich plasma injections into joints and tendons, including knees, shoulders, hands, and feet. Evaluated X-rays and MRI studies alongside various doctors and PAs. Shadowed Dr. Ray in the OR and observed total hip/knee/shoulder replacements, trigger finger release, I&D, and other surgical procedures.

SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas, TX August 2009 - April 2010

Richard Garcia, PA-C, Emergency Medicine

Krishna Patel, PA-C, Emergency Medicine

Cindy Siam, NP, Emergency Medicine

Therapy in Motion, Norman, OK October - November 2008

Physical Therapy Clinic

VOLUNTEERING

Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX May - August 2004

Oncology

LANGUAGES

English- native language

Malayalam- native language (Indian)

Spanish- speak and read with basic competency

MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)

Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants (FCPA)

North American Spine Society (NASS)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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