ALEXIS L. PURDY

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acun50@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of New England, Portland, Maine

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Graduation: May 2016

Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, magna cum laude, May 2012

EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant Program May 2015-present

Second year student

Clinical rotations: General surgery at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine; Orthopedics at Falmouth Orthopedic Center, Falmouth, Maine; Emergency Medicine at The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Pediatrics at Southern Maine Health Center, Biddeford, Maine; Internal Medicine Inpatient Cardiology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire; Family medicine at Community Health Center of Burlington, Burlington, Vermont; Internal Medicine Outpatient at Pittsfield Medical Associates, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program August 2014-May 2015

Direct patient care experience performing histories and physical exams on the geriatric population

Performed inter-professional communication and team-based care

Developed comprehensive care plans in collaboration with DPT and Pharm-D students

Inter-professional Education Collaborative February 2015-May 2015

Aimed at fostering community-centered, collaborative learning and inter-professional practice

Worked with other healthcare graduate programs through team-based case conferences, inter-professional simulations, and classroom activities to expand skills and resources for care of difficult patient situations

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Volunteer Initiative August 2014-May 2015

Physician Assistant program chair

Organized arts and craft activities for patients at BBCH

Reported to hospital 2-3 times per month with other members of healthcare education programs to perform activities with patients

Fletcher Allen Healthcare, South Burlington, VT December 2012-March 2014

Medical Assistant

Worked full-time at the Orthopaedic Specialty Center in the foot and ankle department

Duties included rooming patients, performing initial interviews, updating patient’s electronic health records, drawing medications, suture removal, dressing changes, casting and splinting

Responsible for prepping clinics and taking patient phone calls

Essex Rescue, Essex, VT September 2012-March 2014

Emergency Medical Technician

Obtained patient vital signs, set up EKG electrodes and parameters, provided oxygen therapy, assisted with administration of medications, provided joint stabilization, performed bandaging and splinting, spine boarding, assessment of sensory and motor function, shock management and performance of CPR

Participated in required training sessions each shift and during monthly squad trainings

Endicott College, Beverly, MA 2010-2012

Peer Tutor

Recommended and selected to provide tutoring services to fellow undergraduate students

Provided tutoring for Anatomy and Physiology, General Chemistry, Exercise Physiology, Structural Kinesiology, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Athletic Training, Evaluation of Injury, Pharmacology, Biology, and First Aid and Safety

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified 2012 by examination through the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers

CPR Certified: January 2015-January 2017

ACLS Certified: April 2015-April 2017

AWARDS

Academic Excellence in Athletic Training Award recipient, May 2012

Member of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society

SKILLS

Ability to perform comprehensive patient histories, physical exams, and complete encounter notes

Compassionate; motivated; empathetic; active listener; ability to prioritize needs of others

Time management; organizational skills; flexible; fast learner

Experience with medical record software including EPIC, NextGen

Leadership skills

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2014-present Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

2009-2012 Member, National Athletic Trainers’ Association

INTERESTS

Running, hiking, skiing

Spending time outdoors, traveling

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