OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated, passionate, and clinically experienced physician assistant student seeking family medicine physician assistant position to deliver comprehensive patient care with collaborative relationships among health care professionals.
EDUCATION
University Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA January 2016- December 2017
Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, GPA-3.96
Summa Cum Laude
Five-Week Clinical Rotations
Geriatrics:UPMC Palliative and Support Institute, Pittsburgh, PA – Courtney Schmalzried,PA- C
Hospital Medicine: UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh, PA – Alison Sukits, PA- C
Internal Medicine: FCI Elkton Ohio Prison, Elkton, OH – Jane Barnes, PA- C.
Pediatrics: UPMC Children’s Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – Raymond Pitteti, M.D.
Emergency Medicine: UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA – Brian Rall, PA-C
Family Medicine: North Atlanta Primary Care, Atlanta, GA –Patrick Zeemer, PA-C
General Surgery: UPMC Mercy Division of General Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA – Kurt Stahlkfeld, M.D.
Behavioral Health: Western PA Behavioral Health Resources, Grindstone, PA – Gieth Shahoud, M.D.
Women’s Health: Euro OB/Gyn, Canton, OH – Frederick Eruo, M.D
Skills and Experiences
Charting and data entry with Cerner, Epic, eClinical Works, and CPRS
Surgical Experience: aseptic and isolation techniques, surgical assist, wound closure with sutures, staples, and/or dermabond, wound care and dressing changes, wound debridement, electrocautery, chest tube placement/removal, saphenous vein ligation and removal using both open and minimally invasive techniques, CABG, aortic valve replacement/repairs, mitral valve replacement/repairs, carpal tunnel release, and excision of benign and malignant dermatologic lesions
Technical Skills: venipuncture, arterial blood draws, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement and removal of NG tubes, acquisition and interpretation of EKGs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, collection of cultures, placement of urinary catheters, urine dip analysis, incision and drainage of abscesses, casting and splinting, endotracheal intubation, eye exam with fluorescein staining, removal of ocular foreign bodies, knee and shoulder joint injections with corticosteroids and/or hyaluronic acid
Experience in interventional cardiology procedures such as coronary angiogram, angioplasty, atherectomy, stent placement, interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, cardiovascular stress testing, electrical cardioversion, and vascular duplex ultrasonography
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, GPA- 4.06
Summa Cum Laude
Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA
June 2012
Associates of Science, Biology, GPA-3.92
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Medical Assistant
Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia- Jonesboro, GA June 2015- December 2015
Performed nursing procedures under supervision of podiatrist, assist podiatrist and other medical assistants in exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart, Ensure all related reports, labs and information are filed as available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment, Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls, Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.
Emergency Room Scribe
Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA February 2015- May 2015
Accurate, timely charting of patient encounters to include history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, allergies, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions, Document the correct time of patient care related activities, including physician to physician communication, family communication and re-examination of the patient, Professional, non-intrusive interaction with patients, physicians, hospital staff and other co-workers, Compliance with hospital and HIPAA policies, including those relating to confidentiality of patient information.
Exercise Physiologist
Dekalb Medical Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Decatur, GA May 2014- December 2014
Participated in all aspects of patient care including exercise prescription, exercise leadership, nutrition counseling, stress management and patient education, obtained practical experience and testing on reading ECG’s, acquired skills to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing, acquired skills and accumulate clinical hours necessary to qualify for American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification, directed warm-up and explanation of all stretches, recorded vital signs pre and post exercise, assisted clients with questions and concerns, lead cool down and monitored blood pressure/heart rate of clients before allowing them to leave.
Physical Therapy Technician
Benchmark Physical Therapy, Hampton, GA August 2013- December 2014
Lead warm up, workout regimen, cool down, and monitored blood pressure/heart rate of clients under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, prepared patients for upcoming modes of treatments, which include transporting patients to exercise rooms or preparing patients on exercise tables, kept patients comfortable during painful exercise regimen.
CERTIFICATIONS
AHA CPR Certification October 2016
Advanced Cardiac Life Support November 2016
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist June 2015
AFFILIATIONS
Primary Care Progress at Pittsburgh Interprofessional Case Conference February 17, 2017
Attendee: worked through a case study with students from many disciplines including pharmacy and physical therapy, facilitated by a physician.
University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Student Society January, 2016 – Present
Class Secretary
oRelay for Life planning and participation (4/10/2015)
American Academy of Physician Assistants January, 2016 – Present
Fellow member
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants January, 2016 – Present
Member
oAttendee/Challenge Bowl Alternate at PSPA Annual Conference (10/23/16 – 10/24/16)
HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
Class of 2017 Academic Achievement Award
Georgia State University, Atlanta GA
Active member of Georgia State Honors College
Maintained 4.0 GPA throughout undergraduate studies
Active member of National Honors Societies: Tau Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, and Golden Key
Selected for the Presidents List for high academic achievement for consecutive semesters in 2012, 2013, 2014
Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston GA
Earned student of the semester award (highest cumulative average in the class) for Introductory Physics, and for Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Principles of Chemistry II, Principle of Biology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, Principles of Biology II, and Organic Chemistry.
Maintained 4.0 GPA
Earned Deans list award consecutive in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015
Nominated for student of the year by science department.
HOPE Scholarship Recipient 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014
Georgia funded scholarship to student residents of GA that meet requirements
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Power point, Word, Publisher, and Excel.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit, and Urdu.
Strong academic writing skills, coupled with an affinity for research and investigation into topics of academic and personal interest
Strong team worker; several years of experience on University committees, and as a leader in University organizations and professional settings.