Abigayle Gilley, PA-S

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Education

****-******* *********** **********, ****** 5, 2017 Masters of Medical Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harrogate, TN) 2007-2011

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Minor: Chemistry

Cum Laude Honors, National Honor Society in Psychology Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)

Clinical Rotation Training:

During my surgical rotations, I worked physicians, PAs, and NPs in the outpatient, inpatient, preoperative, operative, and postoperative settings. I improved my first assisting techniques, stapling and suturing techniques, and knot tying techniques. I rounded on the patients preoperatively and postoperatively, enhanced evaluation and management of intraoperative and postoperative complications, enhanced my general postoperative management, and improved understanding of the indications and contraindications for surgery. Neurosurgery with Michelle Bozarth, PA at Riverside Medical Group, Newport News, VA First assisted during spinal fusions, carpal tunnel releases, craniotomies, kyphoplasties, and biopsies. Improved interpretation of CT, MRI, postop radiograph, and CTA imaging. Improved understanding of dermatomal radicular pain, brain malignancy, seizures, intervertebral disc disease, spondylopathy, foraminal stenosis, spinal cord and intracranial injury, neuropathy, intracranial and intraspinal abscess, vertebral fracture, hydrocephalus, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, and carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes. Improved understanding of gamma knife procedure, shunt programming, and postoperative patient care. Orthopedic surgery with Dr. Norman Palmeri at Coastal Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and Martin Memorial Hospital, Port St. Lucie and Stuart, FL

First assisted during the arthroplasties and arthroscopies. Improved radiologic interpretation, joint injection techniques, and casting/splinting techniques. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, muscle pathology, synovitis, arthropathy, and impingement syndrome. General Surgery with Dr. Richard Follwell at Martin Memorial Hospital, Stuart, FL (also worked with other general surgeons, vascular surgeons, and breast surgeons)

Improved laparoscopic equipment handling. First assisted during bariatric surgeries, hernia repairs, AAA repairs, endarterectomies, cholecystectomies, colectomies, appendectomies, fundoplication, wound debridement, biopsies, amputations, AV fistula creations, mastectomies, and lumpectomies. Improved understanding and technique of central line procedure and post-procedure management. Improved interpretation of EGDs, colonoscopies, and cholangiograms. Improved evaluation and management of diverticulitis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, aortic aneurysm, postop ileus, small bowel obstruction, colon cancer, arterial embolism, peritonitis, breast cancer, gastric ulcers, strictures, achalasia, and fistulas. Improved wound care management and understanding of wound vacs. Cardiothoracic surgery with Dr. Steven Scott at Riverside Medical Group, Newport News, VA First assisted during CABGs, lobectomies, pericardial window procedures, mediastinoscopies, thoracoscopies, and lung biopsies. Improved understanding of surgical process to operate on the heart and lungs and vein harvesting. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of lung and bone cancer, aortic aneurysm, lung abscess, pneumothorax, malignant pleural effusion, mediastinitis, coronary artery disease, valvulopathies, and postop valve replacements, lobectomies, and CABGs. Improved interpretation of CT scans, chest radiographs, and PET scans. Cardiology with Gail Miner, NP at Riverside Cardiology Specialists, Newport News, VA Improved understanding, evaluation, and treatment of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, ACS, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathies, valvulopathies, and typical, atypical, and non-cardiac chest pain. Improved understanding of cardiac physiology following an MI, stent placement, and pacemaker placement. Significantly improved understanding of medications and patient education. Understand indications for further diagnostic studies. Improved interpretation of ECGs, cardiac catheterizations, stress testing, event monitors, and echocardiograms. Emergency Medicine with Dr. Donald Wood at Martin Emergency Departments, Port St. Lucie, FL, current rotation Improved emergency management of infant, pediatric, adult, and pregnant populations. Improved workup and management of orthopedic conditions and traumatic injuries. Improved image, laboratory, and ECG interpretations. Improved procedural techniques, including I&D, suturing, laceration repair, wound care, and foreign body removal. Improved ACLS management. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of emergent head, eye, ear, nose, throat, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory conditions. Improved understanding, Updated June 3, 2017 Page 2

evaluation, and management of stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and sepsis. Improved pain management in patients with acute pain with a tolerance to standard medication dose and improved ability to identify drug-seeking behavior. Women’s Health with Dr. Laura McCurdy at Women’s Health Specialists, Port St. Lucie, FL Improved laparoscopic equipment handling and first assisting techniques during genitourinary operations. Improved routine preventative pelvic and breast exam techniques. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of contraceptive methods, incontinence, prolapse, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, postpartum care, infertility, genitourinary hyperplasia and malignancy, menstrual irregularities, breast conditions, and osteoporosis. Improved interpretation of mammograms, and abdominal, transvaginal and breast ultrasounds. Internal Medicine with Dr. Suzan Zimmer and Dr. Maureen Zelinka at private outpatient clinics and Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce, FL

Worked in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Improved patient education techniques, specifically reviewing diagnostic study results, explanation of chronic disease processes, reviewing lifestyle changes, and goal directed weight loss and exercise beneficial for chronic diseases. Improved routine annual physical exam techniques including pelvic exams, pap smears, breast exams, and DREs. Improved ECG and radiologic study interpretations. Improved procedural techniques, specifically injections, suturing, wound care, punch biopsies, I&Ds, and venipunctures. Improved understanding and management of chronic diseases like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, heart failure, structural heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, obstructive respiratory diseases, hematologic disorders, migraines, chronic pain disorders, seizures, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and mood disorders, as well as acute illnesses. Hospital Medicine with Dr. George Garcia at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce, FL Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of acute and chronic diseases in the inpatient setting. Managed patients following a stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, thromboembolism, and bodily injury. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of pleural effusion and understanding and technique of thoracentesis procedure. Managed patients experiencing dyspnea, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, syncope, psychiatric disorders, sepsis, infections, autonomic dysfunction, genitourinary and gastrointestinal conditions, meningitis, seizures, acute and chronic pain, and dermatologic conditions. Significantly improved patient education. Improved interpretation of ECGs, laboratory results, and imaging. Pediatrics with Dr. Sarrie Katz at Katz Pediatrics and Premier Pediatrics, Jupiter and Stuart, FL Improved interaction with pediatric population in the outpatient setting. Improved understanding of vaccination schedule. Improved understanding, evaluation, and management of common pediatric illnesses, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders. Performed well child exams and newborn exams. Behavioral Medicine with Dr. Rafael Munne at Port St Lucie Hospital, upcoming July 2017 Certifications and Professional Memberships

2017-present

Virginia Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member 2016-present

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association Advanced Burn Life Support, American Burn Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association 2011-2015

NREMT-B

Special Skills

2500+ clinical patient care

experiences in PA school (1700+

hours), 7 years direct clinical patient

care experiences prior to PA school

in EMS, general surgery, urgent

care, primary care, and pain

management

130 OR cases (385 hours), open,

endo/lapro/arthro/micro/broncho/

thoracoscopic, and robotic

Sterile surgical techniques

150+ Suturing, stapling, and knot

tying

500+ 12 Lead EKG interpretation

1500+ Radiologic study and

ultrasound interpretations

Casting, splinting, and wound care

Laceration repair

Incision and drainage

Joint injections

Punch biopsies

Central line catheter insertion

Thoracentesis

Foley/straight catheter insertion

Venipuncture

Fluorescein eye stain and wood’s

lamp

120+ Pelvic exams, pap smears, and

breast exams

300+ Annual physical exams

170+ Well child/newborn exams

Extensive patient education

Proficient in ICD-10 and CPT

coding, writing hospital and office

notes, and inputting orders

EMR Experience: MediTech,

AllScripts, EClinical Works, EPIC,

Connect care

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