Catherine B. Chumbley, PA-C
Phone 256-***-**** *7851 Elles Dr.
Athens, AL 35611
ac2710@r.postjobfree.com
Education
**** - **** ********** ** ******** for Medical Sciences
Physician Assistant Studies Program, Little Rock, AR
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, August 25, 2017
Clinical Rotations:
General Surgery CAVHS` 5 weeks
Women’s Health UAMS 5 weeks
Orthopedics The Orthopedic Center at Northwest 5 weeks
Emergency Medicine UAMS/ACH 5 weeks
Internal Medicine (Outpatient) The Clopton Clinic 5 weeks
Internal Medicine (Inpatient) Washington Regional Medical Center 5 weeks
Geriatrics UAMS-Thomas Lyon Center for Aging 5 weeks
Family Medicine Benton Family Clinic 5 weeks
Pediatrics Harvey Pediatrics 5 weeks
Behavioral Medicine UAMS-PRI 5 weeks
General Surgery Arkansas Children Hosptial 3 weeks
Cardiovascular and CHI St. Vincent’s 3 weeks
Thoracic Surgery
Proficient in:
Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, removal of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, placement of catheters, Papanicolaou cytology smears, pelvic exams, DRE, fecal occult blood smear, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, suture and staple removal, drain placement and removal, injections, administration and prescription of medications, fetal dopplers, cerumen impaction removal, joint injections, surgical knot tying
Experience in:
Assistance in various surgeries (general, orthopedic, OBGYN, pediatric surgery and vascular and cardiothoracic), incision and drainage, placement of NG tubes, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, assisted respiration, arterial blood draws, CPR, insertion and removal of central lines, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, lumbar puncture, vaginal and Caesarean deliveries, biopsy techniques (shave, punch, excisional)
Capstone Project:
Current Therapeutic Hypothermia Guidelines after Cardiac Arrest May Not be as Efficacious as originally thought at providing neuroprotection or improving mortality
2012-2014 University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2014
Graduated Cum Laude
2011-2012 Athens State University, Athens, AL
2009-2012 Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL
2007-2009 Florida College, Temple Terrance, FL
Associated of Arts, 2009
Graduated magna cum laude
Member of Zeta Phi Epsilon society
Employment Summary
2009-2012 Friendship Learning Center Athens, AL
Afternoon Daycare Teacher
Daily, I work each day with children ranging in ages from 6 weeks old to 18 months. My responsibilities were to care after each child’s physical well being as well as engage them in developmental activities. (20 hrs. per week)
2014-2015 Patient Care Assistant St. Vincent’s Hospital-Birmingham Birmingham, AL
Worked as a PCA on the Cardiothoracic step-down unit. I completed venipuncture, IV removal, blood glucose testing, telemetry placement. I also assisted in daily activities for patients which included bathing, dressing and meals.
Scholarships
• 2007- Haley Award
• 2007- North Alabama F.C. Booster Club
• 2007- Florida College Salutatorian Scholarship
Honors and Awards
•Member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
•Member of the Golden Key Honor Society
•Member of the Phi Sigma Society- Biology Honors Society
•Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Certifications
• 2017- NCCPA
2015-Current, Basic Cardiac Life Support
•2015- Current, Advance Cardiac Life Support
Professional Memberships
• 2015-2017, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volunteer Experience
• 12th Health and Wellness Clinic: Volunteered at student ran free clinic
•Heroes Against Hunger 5K: Assisted in planning 5k benefiting the Arkansas Rice Depot’s Food For Kids (FFK) program and increasing awareness about the physician assistant profession in Arkansas.
•Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Facilitator at the Arkansas Recovery Center – facilitate weekly discussions on topics such as emotions, choices, heroes and goals
•Promise Neighborhood Senior Visitation – weekly visits to a local senior to help combat senior isolation
•ARChild Afterschool Reading Program – weekly reading with at risk children in the ARChild afterschool program
•March Man-ness: Volunteered giving physicals and screenings for men in the Little Rock area
Computer Skills
•Word, Excel, Power Point
•Experience using EMR- EPIC, CRPS