Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Jillian L. Zamer
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Arlington, Virginia
abg6i8@r.postjobfree.com
22203
Career Objective
To secure a position as a Physician Assistant within the practice areas of
Orthopedic Medicine where I can utilize my transferable skills, medical
knowledge and experience to provide the utmost care for patients in a fast
paced environment.
Education
Masters of Medical Science
GPA: 4.0
Saint Francis University, Pennsylvania
Expected graduation August, 2011
Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies
GPA: 3.8
Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland
Expected graduation July, 2011
Bachelors of Science: Health Sciences
GPA: 3.5
James Madison University, Virginia May, 2006
Professional Medical Experience
Completed 8 rotations of 5 weeks duration in multi-discipline medical
fields including Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Occupational
Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatric Medicine, Psychiatry and Family Medicine.
Completed a 5 week elective rotation in trauma. An additional 4 week
elective in thoracic surgery to be completed by July 2011. To follow are
some relevant highlights of this practical experience.
Rotations
May 2010-July 2011
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Md.
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant Student
Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical
conditions.
Performed detailed physical examinations.
Ordered and interpreted labs and radiological images.
Admitted and discharged patients.
Performed daily rounds on patients and documented assessments and plans.
Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, Md.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Student
. Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic diseases in the Emergency
Room.
. Performed tasks including but not limited to suturing, incision and
drainage of abscesses, stapling, splinting, trephination, nasal
packing, fluorescein staining and woods lamp exam, wet preps and
assisted in shoulder reductions.
. Ordered and interpreted labs and images.
. Documented patient visits, physical exam findings, services rendered
and plans.
Occupational Medical Services
Baltimore, Md.
Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant Student
. Diagnosed and treated occupational related injuries.
. Performed procedures including, but not limited to suturing, splinting,
fluorescein staining and
woods lamp exam as well as wound management.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
Surgical Physician Assistant Student
. Managed and treated traumatic surgical disease states of returning
wounded soldiers.
. Assisted with preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management
and treatment of
patients undergoing general, orthopedic, trauma and vascular surgeries.
. Functioned as first or second assist in the operating room with duties
including surgical
exposure, assisting in surgical dissection, closure of wounds,
application of orthopedic splints.
Leon Family Medicine Practice
Waldorf, Md.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant Student
. Assisted in diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medical
conditions.
. Performed in- office procedures and treatments.
. Documented patient visits, physical exam findings, assessments and
plans.
Prince George's Hospital Center
Cheverly, Md.
Trauma Physician Assistant Student
. Assisted in the rapid assessment of trauma patients.
. Completed full history and physicals on the trauma patients.
. Assisted in ordering the correct labs and images.
. Performed procedures including but not limited to suturing and stapling.
. Assisted in chest tube placements and fracture reductions.
. Functioned as first or second assist in the operating room to the trauma
surgeon.
Professional Experience
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
2007-2009
Orthopedic Technician
. Documented patient's chief complaint and history.
. Applied fiberglass, plaster casts and orthoglass splints
. Assisted physicians in injections, pin removals and settings of displaced
fractures.
. Instructed patients in rehabilitation exercises.
Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
2010
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2010
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2010
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
2006-Present
Golden Key International Honour Society
2005-Present
Honors and Awards
Anne Arundel Community College Dean's List 2009-2011
References available upon request.
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