Physician Assistant

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Completed clerkships in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatric/Adult General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Behavioral Medicine.

Trained in patient interviewing, physical examination, creating assessments and treatment plans, lab and imaging interpretation, and oral presentation.

Endorses professionalism and establishes rapport with patients, physicians, and staff to achieve high quality patient care.

Dedicated to patient education and understanding of treatment plans to improve patient quality of life.

EDUCATION

Master of Medical Science- Physician Assistant Studies December 2017 Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO – GPA 3.83/4.00

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) Completed January 11, 2018

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, minor in Chemistry May 2011

Summa Cum Laude

University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL – GPA 3.97/4.00

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) June 2011

Associate in Arts May 2009

Springfield College in Illinois, Springfield, IL – GPA 3.95/4.00

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Expires June 2018

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expires December 2018

American Society for Clinical Pathology Expires May 2020

STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital – Pediatrics/Pediatric General Surgery, St. Louis, MO; John Cochran VA Medical Center – Cardiology/Internal Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Mercy Hospital – General Surgery, Washington, MO; St. Anthony’s Medical Center – Emergency Medicine, St. Louis, MO; SSM Health Medical Group – OB/GYN, St. Louis, MO; Steeleville Clinic – Family Medicine, Steeleville, IL; VA Illiana Health Care System – Behavioral Medicine, Danville, IL

Obtained thorough and focused patient histories and performed physical exams in multiple settings leading to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for patients of all ages.

Gained practical skills in suturing, peripheral IV placement, injections, incision and drainage, casting, surgical retraction and techniques, pelvic exams, and ultrasonography.

Observed central line placement, port placement, ABG draws, ERCP, endometrial biopsies, IUD and Nexplanon insertion.

Enhanced skills in microscopy, rapid strep testing, dipstick urinalysis, lab and imaging interpretation.

Learned basics in other areas of expertise such as nuclear medicine, stress testing, echocardiography, and EKG interpretation.

Effectively explained disease processes to patients and families to improve outcomes and overall understanding of treatment plans.

Collaborated and communicated effectively with other medical professionals in order to create the best treatment plans for patients.

Efficiently and precisely documented history and physicals, well child exams, assessment and plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

History and Physicals

Lab, imaging, EKG interpretation

Biopsies, suturing, incision & drainage

Pelvic exams

Sterile procedure

POC testing (influenza, strep, UA, pregnancy), microscopy/wet mounts

Phlebotomy, injections

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Transfusion Service May 2011 – Jul 2015

MLS (ASCP)CM, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL

Performed various immunohematology tests at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Children’s Hospital including: blood typing, antibody screening and identification, direct coombs testing, cross-matching, Kleihauer-Betke, antibody titers.

Ensured specimen integrity from pre-analytical to post-analytical stages of testing to provide the highest level of patient safety.

Worked proficiently under pressure and scrutiny even under Massive Transfusion Protocol activation.

Communicated effectively with clinicians and other medical staff to augment patient management.

Cross-trained in microbiology and chemistry to expedite specimen results to providers and improve patient care.

Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Immunohematology

HSHS St. John’s Hospital, School of CLS, Springfield, IL Dec 2014 – Apr 2015

University of Illinois at Springfield, Dept. of CLS, Springfield, IL Jun 2013 – Jul 2013 / Jul 2012 – Sept 2012

Wrote lectures and taught immunohematology theory to students for didactic portion of class.

Composed laboratory procedures and prepared test specimens for students to practice proper blood bank techniques and test interpretation.

Trained students how to apply theory to laboratory practice by using problem-solving skills.

Collaborated with multiple cohorts of students and co-instructors to achieve the highest level of student success.

Laboratory Assistant I, Microbiology Department Dec 2010 – May 2011

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL

Prepared gram stain slides, multiple types of cultures, and culture sensitivities while ensuring specimen veracity.

Efficiently performed and interpreted rapid testing including Monospot, vaginitis, influenza, rapid strep, and RSV to expedite patient results.

Successfully communicated results to providers and staff as needed.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Alpha Eta Society, Saint Louis University 2016- present

President of Clinical Lab Science Club, University of Illinois at Springfield Jun 2010- May 2011

oOrganized fundraisers to support class trip to CLS state conference

CLS Engaged Citizenship Common Experience Award 2011

CLS Student of the Year 2011

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Contact this candidate