Jessica Richards
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Objective
To acquire a position as a Physician Assistant to utilize and expand my abilities and knowledge while contributing to the overall success of the practice.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, 2012
Bachelor of Science, Health Science Studies, Baylor University, 2009
Study Abroad, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Fall 2008
St. Agnes Academy, 2005
Honors and Scholarships
Texas Tech Physician Assistant Student Scholarship, 2010-2011
Clinical Experience
Family Medicine Rotation, August-September 2011
Preceptor: Kyle H. Sheets, MD, Muleshoe Medical Center, Muleshoe, Texas
• Took detailed history and physicals on assigned patients and developed a differential diagnosis list and treatment options
Psychiatry Rotation, September-November 2011
Preceptor: Phyllis Peterson, PA-C, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
• Took detailed SOAP notes using EMR on patients at the student wellness center at Texas Tech University
• Saw patients in an outpatient setting at the TTUHSC psychiatry department
• Was an involved member of the treatment team at an inpatient psychiatric hospital
Geriatrics Rotation, November-December 2011
Preceptor: Roger Wolcott, MD, Lubbock, Texas
• Rounded on patients at an inpatient rehabilitation facility
• Saw and dictated notes on patients seen in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic
• Wrote progress notes on patients at a skilled nursing facility
Emergency Medicine Rotation, January-February 2012
Preceptor: Charles Barton, MD, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas
• Ordered lab tests and imaging on patients seen in both a pediatric emergency center as well as an adult emergency center
• Consulted with other physicians
• Wrote prescriptions for patients
Pediatrics Rotation, February-March 2012
Preceptor: Andee Carter, PA-C, West Texas Medical Center, Denver City, Texas
• Examined, charted and treated an array of pediatric patients
• Rounded on patients in the hospital
Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation, March-May 2012
Preceptor: Scott Frankfather, MD, West Texas Medical Center, Denver City, Texas
• First assisted during gynecological surgery and caesarian sections
• Assisted with obstetric ultrasounds and vaginal deliveries
General Surgery Rotation, May-June 2012
Preceptor: Debbie Hernandez, PA-C, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas
• First assisted during general surgery
• Saw patients for surgical consultations
Internal Medicine Rotation, June-July 2012
Preceptor: Luke Hinshaw, MD, University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas
• Dictated detailed history and physicals on newly admitted patients
• Rounded and wrote progress notes on assigned patients
Community Involvement
Permian Basin Health Fair, Odessa, Texas, Fall 2010
Scoliosis screenings, Ector Jr. High School, February 2011
Big Decisions Program, Ector Jr. High School, May 2011
Related Skills
ACLS, BLS and PALS certified
Board Certified
Texas Licensure pending