ALEXANDRIA J ERICKSON, MMSc, PA-C, RRT
*** ** **** **. *****, FL 33132 Phone: 407-***-**** Email: ******************@*****.***
EDUCATION
May 2015 to Aug 2017: Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, FL
Rotations:
Colorectal Surgery – Valerie Dyke, MD/Erik Shultz, PA-C The Colorectal Institute, Fort Myers, FL
Emergency Medicine – Kevin Encarnacion, DO Naples Community Hospital, Naples, FL
Internal Medicine – Robert Haddad, MD Fort Myers Internal Medicine, Fort Myers, FL
Obstetrics/Gynecology – Noris Allen, MD Gentle Care OBGYN & Infertility, Fort Myers, FL
Pediatrics – Jose Diaz, MD Health Park Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fort Myers, FL
Urology – Rolando Rivera, MD Gulfshore Urology, Bonita Springs, FL
Dermatology – Eli Saleeby, MD The Skin Institute, Coral Springs, FL
Family Medicine – Marvin Maxwell, MD Maxwell Medical, Sebring, FL
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery – Carlos Wolf, MD/Tanya Patron PA-C Miami Plastic Surgery, Miami, FL
Jan 2014 to Dec 2014: Bachelor of Science, Cardiopulmonary Science, Valencia College, Orlando, FL
First graduating class
Summa Cum Laude
Jan 2012 to August 2013: Associate in Science, Respiratory Care, Valencia College, Orlando, FL
President of the Class of 2013
Magna Cum Laude
Clinical Achievement Award
Student Choice Award
Jun 2009 to May 2011: General Science coursework, Seminole State College, Sanford, FL
Completed required undergraduate level science coursework for enrollment into the respiratory care program
Aug 2006 to May 2009: Associates in Art, General Major, Seminole State College, Sanford, FL
Phi Theta Kappa
Writer for school newspaper
Florida Bright Future’s Medallion Scholar
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Physician Assistant Licensure – FL Department of Health
Certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants
Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensure – FL Department of Health (renewed in 2017)
ACLS – American Heart Association
PALS– American Heart Association
BLS– American Heart Association
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2013 to Aug 2015: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, FL
Level II Trauma Center
Provided care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Precepted respiratory students in both the general med/surg units and intensive care units.
Arterial blood gases, arterial line insertions, intubations, adult/pediatric/neonatal resuscitation and code team, ventilator support and management, proficient in tracheostomy changes and management, assisted in bedside bronchoscopies, post-operative care, provided staff and patient/family education, active member of labor and delivery neonatal support team, distributed respiratory treatments, bedside PFTs, EKGs.
Sept 2010 to May 2014: Receptionist/Patient Care Tech, Central Florida Cancer Care Center, Sanford, FL
Patient vitals and injections, assisted physician with various tasks, booked patient appointments, coordinated various specialty referrals, obtained records from outside facilities, ordered and managed various testing, insurance work.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Nov 2015: Project S.E.E.D, Immokalee, FL
Educated the underserved community on health and nutrition, completed blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, distributed donated medical supplies and clothing, provided daycare and activities for children.
Aug 2014 to Dec 2014: Apopka Community Lung Clinic, Apopka, FL
Provided education, treatments, and free medications to underserved, uninsured, and homeless pulmonary patients.
Oct 2012: Bowl a Strike, Spare a Lung, Orlando, FL
Founded and organized the first annual bowling fundraiser to help raise awareness for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Orlando, raising over $2,000
May 2012 and May 2013: American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Walk
Raised awareness and funding for the American Lung Association
References Available Upon Request