Ross Trent
Ithaca NY, 14850
570-***-**** *********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position as Family Practice Physician Assistant in Western New York State
Summary: 4+ years prior experience in the healthcare setting
• Experienced in patient interaction
• Proficient in pacifying problematic patients
• Procedural experience specific to the Physician Assistant practice acquired
throughout schooling in Penn College’s Physician Assistant Program
Education: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport PA 08/10
Bachelor of Science- Physician Assistant
GPA- 3.48
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 08/04 to 5/08
Biology Undergrad Studies
GPA- 3.50
Courses: Clinical Procedures I, II, & III
Clinical Medicine I, II, & III
Human Cadaver Anatomy
Laboratory Medicine
Experience:
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield, PA
Anatomy and Physiology Supplemental Instructor 08/06-12/06
• Provided tutoring services for students in the Anatomy and Physiology II class
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Physician Assistant 10/10-06/12
• Diagnosed, treated, and made appropriate referrals for patients presenting to the
Arnot Ogden Emergency Department.
Elmira Urgent Care 06/12-Current
• Provided quality care, made accurate diagnoses, and gave effective treatments to
patients presenting to Elmira Urgent Care for a varied array of complaints.
Skills:
• Identifies and delivers health promotion and disease prevention to patients.
• Proficient in ascertaining patient disposition in regards to whether hospital admission
is warranted.
• Skilled in interpreting laboratory and imaging studies.
• Makes proper referrals based upon patient needs.
• Demonstrates excellent communication with patients, family members, and co-
workers.
• Integrates ethical and moral behavior into the practice of medicine.
• Demonstrates intelligence, sound judgment, and intellectual honesty.
• Competent in obtaining a comprehensive medical history and performing a complete
physical exam.
• Develops and maintains clinical competence sufficient to address the needs of
ambulatory and hospitalized patients.
• Develops, demonstrates, and appreciates techniques and skills for problem solving
and decision making.
• Recognizes and adapts to the changing health care environment.
• Evaluates professional/medical literature to maintain an operational knowledge of
new medical evidence.
• Approaches patients, students, faculty, and colleagues with empathy.
• Contributes service and knowledge to the community and the profession.
• Adept in carrying out wound care procedures such as incision and drainage and
suturing.
• Demonstrates effective organizational, operational, and management skills in
physician assistant practice.
• Identifies and appreciates the nature of the physician assistant relationship with
physicians and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates an understanding and devotion to primary care medicine.
• Proficient in intervention with and pacification of problematic and combative
patients.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS)
Awards: Deans List: Mansfield University- Fall ’05, Fall ’06 Fall ’07
Deans List: Pennsylvania College of Technology- Spring ’09, Summer ’09
Member of the Penn College 1st place winning team in the 2009 PSPA
Challenge Bowl
References: Available upon request