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Rebecca Jones
Objective
Seeking a full-time position as a Physician Assistant in a primary care setting where there is the opportunity to
contribute to the healthcare team, volunteer my time within the community, and expand my medical knowledge and skill
set. I am married to a pastor and we are both committed to volunteering in the community through our respective talents.
Education
• University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota December 2011
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota May 2009
Bachelor of Arts Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL LICENSUREs & CERTIFICATIONs
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants January 2012
• Minnesota Medical Board Licensed Physician Assistant March 2012
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support August 2012
• Certified Personal Care Attendant-MN July 2007
• Certified Nurse Assistant-MN May 2006
CLINICAL TRAINING
• Family Medicine I (6 weeks): Family Health Services of Minnesota- North St. Paul, MN
Preceptors: Dr. Craig Mommsen and Kristie Johnson PA-C
• Rural Family Medicine (4 weeks): Perham Memorial Hospital- Perham, MN
Preceptor: David Bachelder PA-C
• Orthopedic Surgery (6 weeks): Regions Hospital- St. Paul, MN
Preceptors: Dr. Sarah Anderson, Heather Comstock PA-C, Mike Timm PA-C
• General Surgery (6 weeks): Perham Memorial Hospital- Perham, MN
Preceptor: Dr. Randel Stolee
• Pediatrics (6 weeks): Park Nicollet- Plymouth, MN
Preceptor: Dr. Tonya Bryan
• Psychiatry (4 weeks): Trinity Medical Center- Minot, ND
Preceptor: Dr. Booker Evans
• Cardiology (6 weeks): Sanford Medical Center- Fargo, ND
Preceptor: Lorna Ihle PA-C
• Obstetrics/Gynecology (4 weeks): Sanford Medical Center Southpointe Clinic- Fargo, ND
• Family Medicine II (6 weeks): Pelican Rapids Sanford Health Clinic- Pelican Rapids, MN
• Internal Medicine (6 weeks): Sanford Medical Center- Fargo, ND
• Emergency (6 weeks): Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
Preceptor: Jennifer Wilson PA-C
Associated PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Family Medicine Physician Assistant- Essentia Health, Virginia, MN March 2012- current
Care for the primary needs of newborns through geriatrics
• Healthcare coordinator- Luther Dell Bible Camp, Remer, MN Summers 2008 & 2009
Screen and care for the health needs of campers and staff
Certified Personal Care Attendant- Serenity Assisted Living, Dilworth, MN July 2007-April 2009
Help individuals with their ADLS, administer medications,
record care given, clean rooms, cook, and provide piano music.
Certified Nurse Assistant- Golden Living Center, Battle Lake, MN May 2006- May 2009
Help individuals with their ADLS and record care given.
research, Publications, Posters and Speaking presentations
• SDAPA Winter CME Conference Poster Presentation March 2011
“The Role of Physician Assistants in Curbing the Rise of Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus in the Adolescent Population.”
• Master’s Thesis Defense Presentation September 2010
“The Role of Physician Assistants in Curbing the Rise of Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus in the Adolescent Population.”
• Research Honors Poster Session Presentation April 2008
“The Effects of Glucose on Bovine Pericyte and Endothelial Cell
Growth and Collagen Synthesis”
• Biology Honors Research Presentation January 2008
“The Effects of Glucose on Bovine Pericyte and Endothelial Cell
Growth and Collagen Synthesis”
PROFESSIONAL AFFLILIATIONS• LEADERSHIP
• American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member 2009-current
• Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, Student Member 2010-2011
• South Dakota Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member 2009-2011
volunteer/Community Experiences
• “Emmanuel Baptist Jr./Sr. High Youth Group” Sept. 2012- current
Helping with the jr. & sr. high youth at our church.
• “Mesabi Symphony Orchestra” Sept. 2012-current
Playing French horn in the area orchestra.
• “Virginia City Band” April- July 2012
Played French horn in the spring & summer concerts.
• “Vermillion Welcome Table” June 2010
Served a meal to disadvantaged individuals in the community.
• “Jamaica Medical Missions Trip” May 2010
In charge of health screenings which included: taking blood pressures
and pulses and counseling on proper healthcare and nutrition.
• “Vaccinate Before You Graduate” April 2010
Educated high school seniors on immunizations and healthy behaviors
they should maintain throughout their college, or post-high school years.
• “Sioux Falls Fluoride Varnish Clinic March 2010
Put fluoride varnish on elementary students’ teeth to protect from cavities.
• “Vermillion and USD Health Fairs” Feb. 2010 & Oct. 2009
Performed blood pressure checks, BMI assessments, and health education.
• “Yankton & Vermillion Seasonal Flu/H1N1 Vaccination Clinics” Oct. & Dec. 2009
Screened individuals to see if they qualified for seasonal flu or H1N1 vaccines.
Awards & Scholarships
• Tylenol® Scholarship Semi-Finalist May 2010
• Concordia College Cum Laude graduation honors May 2009
• Concordia College Biology Honors May 2009
• Concordia College Faculty Scholar 2005-2009
REFERENCES
• Available upon Request