Medical Assistant

Syed M. Rasheed

**** ***** **. **********, ***** 75010

972-***-**** *************@*****.***

Education

Texas Tech Health Science Center, School of Health Professions Physican Assistant Program, Lubbock, TX

M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Anticipated August 2017

• Masters Thesis Project: Are lifestyle interventions alone effective enough in reducing and preventing gout attacks when compared with daily pharmacologic prophylaxis treatment?

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Dallas, TX, degree awarded 2013 Bachelors of Science, Child Learning & Development, Dallas, TX, degree awarded 2013

• Overall GPA- 3.929 (Magna Cum Laude), Double Major GPA- 4.0

• Honors Thesis: Understanding White Matter/Disruption in General Stroke Recovery Clinical Rotations (Lubbock, TX and Dallas, TX):

Internal Medicine (Inpatient) University Medical Center 6 weeks General Surgery Surgical Associates of the Mid-Cities 6 weeks Cardiology University Medical Center 6 weeks

ER University Medical Center 6 weeks

Psychiatry University Medical Center 6 weeks

Ob/Gyn Grace Clinic and Hospital 6 weeks

Family Medicine Brownfield Regional Medical Center 6 weeks Pediatrics University Medical Center. 6 weeks

Proficient in: Joint injections, ingrown toe nail removal, casting, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, CPR, placement of catheters, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, diagnosing diseases, administration and prescription of medications. Experience in: Examination of eyes using fluoroscein staining, incision and drainage, removal of ocular foreign bodies, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, pap smears, pelvic exams, suturing, nerve blocks and first assist in multiple surgeries, laparoscopy, diabetes and asthma management. Peer Reviewed Undergraduate Publication:

• Rasheed, S. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts. The Exley, 1(1), 23-27. Conferences Attended/ Research Presentations:

• Pre-Medical Conference at UT Southwestern (Fall 2011)

• Cultivation of Scholars Seminar and The Center for the Advanced Studies in Mathematic and Natural Sciences

(CASMNS) (Spring 2010)

• Presented research on Behavioral Recovery from Stroke at UT Southwestern Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics (Spring 2013)

• Rasheed, S. (2013, April). Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts. Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Austin, Texas.

Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (2016-2018)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (2016-2018)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (2016-2018) Work Experience:

Autism Therapist, ABA of North Texas 09/2014 – 05/2015 (Full time)

• My duty as a therapist is to provide 1 on 1 Behavioral Services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. I provide a combination of Incidental Teaching, Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Verbal Behavior Training (VBT) and Proactive Behavior Strategies. My goal is to help each individual reach their potential by capitalizing on their strengths and building upon their weaknesses

ER Medical Scribe, Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems, Inc. 05/2014 – 04/2015 (Part time)

• My duties as a medical scribe include overseeing the documentation of each patient's visit to the Methodist Richardson Emergency department and acting as the physician's personal assistant. Additional duties include, document the history of the patient's present illness, document the Review-of-Systems (ROS) and physical examination, enter vital signs and keep track of lab values, look up pertinent past medical records, keep track of and enter the results of imaging studies, prioritize the physician's time by bringing critical lab results to his/her attention & enter the patient's discharge plan and any prescriptions. EMR system used for documenting. Pre-med Observer, UT Southwestern Medical Center, PA 05/2014 – 7/2014

• Shadowing Bariatric Surgeon PA for clinical experience. Shadowed Anna Smith PA-C for clinical experience. Observed many bariatric procedures. I also observed Mrs.Smith in clinic when doing pre and post-op management and post op wound care management.

Pre-med Observer, Internal Medicine Associates of Plano, PA 3/2014 – 4/2014

• Shadowing an internal medicine PA for clinical experience. Learned about different disorders and diseases that affect Adults. Furthermore, I learned about how different diseases are diagnosed. Research Assistant, NeuroRepair Lab at UT Southwestern Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics5/2012 – 12/

• The purpose of the experiment was to determine the contribution of white matter to recovery from stroke in a mouse model & to see if white matter disruption causes behavior problems in mice. Advisors- Dr.Mark Goldberg M.D (Chairman of Neurology at UTSW) & Dr.Van Miller M.D, PhD Teaching Assistant for Behavioral Neuroscience, UT-D 1/2012 – 5/2012, 1/2013- 5/2013

• Tutored and taught Behavioral Neuroscience to neuroscience and psychology undergrad students. Also held review session for students.

Pre-med Observer, UT Southwestern Medical Center 12/2011 – 1/2012

• Shadowed a Neurosurgeon and a Urological Surgeon, watching multiple neurosurgeries and urological surgeries and attending rounds with physician and residents. For the first time I saw what a human brain looks like up close in the OR. Learned about different treatments & surgeries used to treat certain diseases. Research Assistant, Dr. Sasson’s Autism Social Cognition Laboratory (UTD) 8/2011 – 5/2012

• Studied different aspects of social cognition relating to autism. Responsible for administering tests to participants and entering & analyzing empirical data. Pre-med Observer, Texas Child Neurology 9/1/2011- 10/1/2011

• Shadowed different doctors for clinical experience. Learned about different disorders and diseases that effect young children. Furthermore, I learned about how different diseases are diagnosed. Pre-med Observer, Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center 7/1/2011-4/1/2015

• Shadowed a PA for clinical experience, and observed different surgeries and procedures. Helped me get a good idea on how devastating skin cancer can be. Also motivated me to take care of my skin and be mindful of skin cancer.

Research Intern, Kilgard Laboratory (UTD) 5/2011 – 7/2011

• Focused on Stroke and Neuroplasticity, performing research on lab rats to see how they would recover after a stroke, and observing live rat brain surgeries.

Pre-med Observer, Children’s Pediatric Center 1/20/11- 5/1/2011

• Shadowed two different doctors for clinical experience. This helped me change my major to Child Development because I realized how resilient and fun children are to work with and help treat. I also learned about different diseases and treatments that commonly occur in children. This shadowing experience helped me decide that I want to work and help treat children after I graduate college. Research Assistant, Dr. Subramanian (Collin College) 1/2010 – 5/2010

• Completed project on Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Products establishing that certain natural plant products work better in healing than certain antibiotics

• Research on Antimicrobial Properties was presented at the Cultivation of Scholars Seminar and The Center for the Advanced Studies in Mathematic and Natural Sciences (CASMNS). Scholarships:

• UT Dallas Presidential Achievement Scholarship (Awarded for Fall 2013 semester)

• Awarded transfer scholarship ($1250 per semester)- 2011-2013

• Awarded Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($1000 per semester)- 2011-2013

• Awarded UT Dallas Phi Kappa Phi Travel Grant - $500

• Awarded Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship for Undergraduate Research ($1000) Awards and Honors:

• Selected as a Graduation Student Speaker by the UTD President’s Office. Spoke at the UT Dallas Fall 2013 commencement.

• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society UT Dallas Chapter (2012)

• One four students chosen by the UT Dallas Undergraduate office to represent UT Dallas at the Texas Undergraduate Research day at the Capitol (April 2013). Austin, Texas.

• Golden Key International Honor Society (2012)

• UTD Deans’ Scholar Program & UTD BBS Honors Program (Honors thesis topic - Stroke Recovery)- 2011- 2013

• Presidents List (Fall and Spring Semester 2009-2010)

• Dean’s List (Fall 2011, Fall 2012, & Fall 2013)

• Deans’ Scholar Mentor (Fall 2013- December 2013) Volunteer Experience/ Leadership Roles:

• Molding Doctors Event Coordinator– UTD, 2012 – May 2013

• Health Occupations Students of America Volunteer Coordinator– UTD, 2012 – 2013

• Executive Vice President, Raising Equality & Awareness of Community Health – UTD, 2011 – 2012

• Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society (15hrs per semester volunteering), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tau Sigma, Psi Chi & Iota of Texas Alumni Association

• AES Freshmen Mentor – UTD, August 2012- December 2013

• President, Pre-Med/ Biology Club, 2010 – May 2011 Computer Skills:

• Cerner, EMR, Computer charting and data entry, Word, Excel, Power Point.

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