BRIAN C. KENNEDY

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Goffstown, NH 03045

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Email: ac25bb@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MCPHS University - Manchester, 2017

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies GPA 3.8/4.0 Anticipated Graduation: December 13, 2017

Master’s Capstone Project: Prenatal Folic Acid Supplementation and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Available Evidence. Through a meta-analysis of available literature, disproved the claim that prenatal folic acid correlates to higher rates of ASD and demonstrated a statistically significant increase in ASD rates in those who abstained from prenatal folic acid supplementation. Notable Clinical Rotations:

Geropsychiatry Elliot Hospital Manchester, NH

Complete admissions H&Ps on incoming clients and confirm medication reconciliations.

Round on a panel of 8-10 inpatient adults to assess for affect, stability, mental status, and screen for adverse medication effects.

Assess patients for medical comorbidities and consult with geriatrician as appropriate.

Participate in daily treatment planning and give nursing staff and social workers clear instructions on patient care. Cardiology Elective Reliant Medical Group Worcester, MA

Evaluate patients’ murmurs, read echos for valvular disease, monitor telemetry for arrhythmias and conduction delays.

Complete inpatient consults for acute management of cardiac disease and complications.

Familiar with cath lab procedures such as diagnostic caths, stent placements, CABGs, CTOs, TAVRs, and EVARs.

Regularly complete timely assessments of patients presenting with chest pain, dyspnea, and syncope. Endovascular Surgery Commonwealth Surgical Assoc. Stoneham, MA

Evaluate patients for peripheral vascular disease via doppler, ABI, and plethysmography and advise on treatment options.

Complete pre-op medical clearances, obtain informed consents, and monitor patients post-operatively for complications.

Scrub in on and assist with carotid endarterectomies, endovascular stent placements, and arterial bypasses. Emergency Medicine Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH

Assess open wounds for neurovasculature compromise, then copiously irrigate and close with suturing or steri-strips.

Regularly evaluate patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal pain, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea, and CVA symptoms.

Routinely evaluate incoming mental health clients for safety and stability and begin referral and transfer process.

Assess for signs on acute infection and I&D abscesses as indicated. Family Medicine Manchester Community Health Center Manchester, NH Derryfield Medical Group Manchester, NH

Perform preventative screenings and monitor patients for chronic conditions such as HTN, COPD, DM, HLD, and asthma.

Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications such as tobacco cessation, as well as dietary and exercise modifications.

Routinely assess patients for depressive and anxiety disorder symptoms, as well as counsel on substance abuse. Experienced in: History taking, physical examinations, diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, treatment planning, imaging modalities and indications, EKG interpretation, aseptic/sterile techniques, ACLS, wound closure (sutures, staples, Dermabond), injection administration, culture collection, wound care/dressing changes, starting IV lines, electronic medical records (Epic, Meditech, AVATAR, Practice Partner, Centricity), ICD-10 coding, and patient counseling. University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2010

Bachelors of Psychology, cum laude. GPA 3.4/4.0

Minor: Philosophy

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Brattleboro Retreat

Psychiatric Admissions Coordinator December 2011 – September 2017

Directly oversee the triaging of patient referrals to each of our 119 inpatient psychiatric beds, 30 children’s residential beds, 16 adult residential rehab beds, our partial hospitalization program, as well as our outpatient suboxone maintenance program.

Meet with clients shortly after their arrival to sign releases for their outpatient treatment providers, as well as assisting the nursing staff by collecting vital signs, height and weight, a UDS, performing an HcG test, staffing the clients, and assisting with skin assessments to ensure our inpatient units remain sterile of dangerous contraband.

Efficiently communicate presenting concerns and medical acuity when presenting prospective hospital transfers to our on call psychiatrist for EMTALA mandated provider to provider communications.

Triage medical concerns from our treatment unit staff to our on-site physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Lead a show of support after a code green has been initiated due to an acting out patient’s unsafe behaviors. Mental Health Worker – Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit July 2011 – December 2011

Expanded upon my core mental health worker skills to specialize in more acute patients affected by bipolar and psychotic disorders, as well as engage involuntary and forensic patients in constructive treatment.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with the patients and form therapeutic alliances, in addition to utilizing these therapeutic bonds to engage and deescalate these patients in crisis situations.

Set appropriately firm limits with patients to ensure a well-structured, supportive environment. Mental Health Worker – Hospital Wide Float Pool November 2010 – July 2011

Trained to serve on the staff of all five inpatient programs and the two Osgood residential programs, as well as being familiar with the individual unit guidelines and expectations of each.

Assisted the nursing staff with basic medical assessments, such as collecting patient vital signs and height and weight.

Facilitate various group therapy sessions to teach patients supportive coping skills for anxiety, anger, substance abuse recovery, and the resistance of self-mutilation urges.

Monitor patients’ behavior for safety and provide emotional support when patients require it.

Carry an epinephrine auto-injector when on off unit activities and administer emergency medication following allergic reactions.

Check in with assigned contact patients to assess affect and safety, as well as maintain patient’s engagement with treatment. University of Massachusetts Transit Services

Driver Supervisor, Training Instructor October 2008 – November 2010

Oversaw the day to day operations of a 78-vehicle fleet, including 38 public transit buses running 12 fixed routes in accordance with the PVTA and University of Massachusetts Amherst guidelines.

Educate new drivers on how to safely operate our fleet of commercial buses and ultimately pass their class B CDL road testing.

Ensure strict adherence to DOT mandated random drug testing protocols and "med card" renewals. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Disability Services Office September 2008 - May 2010

Promulgate clear and concise notes from lectures and discussions to dozens of developmentally disabled students in need.

Manifest study guides in preparation for all exams and leave them for my pupils to review.

Maintain the organization of all academic materials for my students and certify duplicates were in place should late entries arrive.

Facilitate group study sessions prior to examinations and ensure my students were prepared to succeed. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified in ACLS, CPR, AED, BLS, and trained in CPI, advanced CPI, and motivational interviewing techniques.

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