Physician Assistant
Resume:
Donna Forsee
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
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Education
**** ****** ** ******* ******* in Physician Assistant Studies, Lincoln Memorial
University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Harrogate, TN.
2007 Bachelor of Science in Biology, Xavier University. Cincinnati, OH
Clinical Rotation Experience
Demonstration of competency and excellence in patient interviewing, physical examination,
procedural skills, and in both developing and executing patient care plans.
Emergency Medicine
o Lake West Hospital Willoughby, OH and Tripoint Hospital Chardon, OH 4 weeks
o Evaluation, triage, and treatment of urgent, emergent, and life-threatening illness and conditions.
Diagnostic evaluation as appropriate, as well as formulation of optimal treatment.
Elective (Emergency Medicine)
o Lake West Hospital Willoughby, OH and Tripoint Hospital Chardon, OH 4 weeks
o Evaluation, triage, and treatment of urgent, emergent, and life-threatening illness and conditions.
Diagnostic evaluation as appropriate, as well as formulation of optimal treatment.
Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine
o Claiborne County Hospital and Heartland Medical Center Tazewell, TN 12 weeks
o Assessment of newly diagnosed medical conditions, appropriate diagnostic laboratory evaluation,
and creating treatment plans for patients with multiple co-morbidities.
o Weekly experience in emergency department including crisis evaluation, triage, and treatment.
Orthopedic Surgery
o Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Chardon, OH 4
weeks
o First assistance with multiple orthopedic cases. Performance of post-op evaluation and discharge
planning. Assistance with outpatient clinic evaluations.
General Surgery
o Cleveland Clinic Hospital Cleveland, OH 4 weeks
o Completion of pre-op and post-op orders and planning. First assistance during surgical cases and
following patients post operatively during their hospital course.
Long Term Care
o Tri State Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Cumberland Gap, TN 4 weeks
o Full history and physical examination of newly admitted patients, as well as follow up exams on
residents. Management of acute episodic issues and presentation of organized summaries for
physician review.
Internal Medicine
o Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital Middlesboro, KY 8 weeks
o Assessment of acute and chronic illness, appropriate laboratory and radiographic evaluation, and
forming treatment plans for patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Upcoming Clinical Rotation Experience
Obstetrics & Gynecology
o Texas Women’s Hospital Houston, TX 4 weeks
o Monitoring of maternal illness and fetal health throughout pregnancy. Assistance with obstetrical
and gynecologic surgical cases.
Pediatrics
o Texas Children’s Hospital Houston, TX 4 weeks
o Performance of age appropriate well child evaluation, assessment of acute illness, and ordering
appropriate laboratory evaluations for the pediatric population.
Certifications/Licensure
2013(Anticipated) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
2012-Present Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA)
2012-Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA
2012-Present Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA
2012-Present Advanced Stroke Life Support, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2010-Present Heart Saver First Aid, AHA
2005-Present Emergency Medical Technician, Ohio Department of Public Safety
Professional Affiliations
2011-Present Student Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
2011-Present Student Member of Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Employment Experience
2010 Home Health Care, Private Family Chagrin Falls, OH
2010 Patient Care Assistant; Arden Courts Chagrin Falls, OH
2006 Student Research Associate, Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
2005 Emergency Medical Technician, Medic One Ambulance Cincinnati, OH
2004 Certified Pharmacy Technician, Biggs Pharmacy Mason, OH
Community Service
2011-2013 Relay for Life, Member Harrogate, TN
2007-2010 Healthcare Point of Contact; United States Army Clarksville, TN
2003-2007 Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Officer Cincinnati, OH
2003-2007 Habitat for Humanity Cincinnati, OH
2003-2006 Relay for Life, Team Captain Cincinnati, OH
Academic Honors
2005-2007 Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Xavier University
2004-2007 Honors Scholarship, Xavier University
2003-2007 Special Presidential Award, Xavier University
Skills Basic life support and advanced cardiac life support with interpretation of electrocardiogram,
spinal stabilization, and control of external hemorrhage. Sterile and aseptic technique, foreign
body removal, and skin biopsy. Administration of local anesthesia, debridement and repair of
simple and complex lacerations with suturing, stapling, and topical adhesives. Intravenous
catheterization and venipuncture, as well as intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal
injections. Preliminary assessment of routine x-ray studies, as well as basic splinting and casting
skills. Pelvic and rectal examination with PAP smear or stool testing for occult blood, as well as
foley catheterization of the urinary bladder. Collection of specimens including gastric content,
sputum, stool, urine, vaginal or urethral culture. Ocular exam with slit lamp, ophthalmologic
florescein staining with examination, and cerumen removal. Universal precautions as they
pertain to patient care and OSHA regulations.
References Professional references available upon request.
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