Physician Assistant Medical

ANDREA J. HERTEL

*** *** **** *****, ****, NC, **519 505-***-**** *************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a Physician Assistant position with the opportunity to continue developing and enhancing my diagnostic skills and broaden my medical knowledge base. Certifications

• Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA certification earned May 2015)

• CME Category I credit hours in pain management, psychiatry, orthopedics, and primary care (86 hrs)

• BLS, ALS and PALS certified

Work Experience

Wake Spine and Pain, Raleigh, NC (October 2015-September 2017) Pain Management Physician Assistant

• Ordered pertinent imaging and diagnostic studies, reviewed and interpreted results with patient and formulated treatment plan for acute and chronic ailments in accordance with current standards of medical care.

• Recommended fluoroscopically guided procedures including epidural steroid injections, intra-articular injections and nerve blocks as indicated based on imaging and clinical exam results. Provided pre and post procedure education and counseling.

• Performed approved clinical procedures including trigger point injections and joint/bursa injections.

• Prescribed and monitored usage of medications to ensure patient safety and adherence to NC Medical Board guidelines. Identified instances of possible prescription drug abuse/misuse and referred patients for addiction treatment when necessary.

• Identified the need for emergent care and/or referral to other disciplines and collaborated with colleagues to determine appropriate course of action. Shapes Total Fitness Tampa, FL (May 2007-July 2013) Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

• Created exercise and nutrition plans to assist clients in achieving their personal fitness goals.

• Developed rapport with clients and challenged them to engage in programs customized to maximize their health and fitness while minimizing injury.

EPC Global (Bechtel Corporation) Tampa, FL (June 2003-October 2004) Document Control Lead

• Maintained database of project records and documents. Compiled documentation into applicable reports / packages based on varying stakeholder / functional discipline requirements.

• Supported internal audit reviews and client requests for information.

• Trained and supervised document control technician and distributed workload according to individual’s abilities.

• Monitored and managed office supply inventory and mail.

• Provided administrative support to the market leadership. Starbucks Coffee Company Tampa, FL (September 2001-February 2011) Shift Supervisor

• Managed shift duties, trained and supervised new employees to ensure company standards in customer satisfaction were achieved.

• Managed reconciliation of cash registers, safe, and bank deposits. Education

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

• South University, Tampa, FL (March 2015)

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre (Minor - Communications)

• University of New Mexico, (May 2001)

• New Mexico State Lottery Scholarship recipient

Clinical Rotations

Urgent Care - Nisha Kotecha FNP (34 hrs)

• Carolina Convenient Care, Chapel Hill, NC

Internal Medicine/Cardiology - Rodimanthos Kokolis MD (200 hrs)

• Hippocratic Medical Center, Tarpon Springs, FL

General Surgery - Darshan Thakkar MD (220 hrs)

• Surgical Associates of Tampa Bay, Brandon, FL

Family Practice - Karen Monroe MD, St. Petersburg, FL (200 hrs)

• St. Petersburg Family Practice, St. Petersburg, FL OB/GYN - Elliot Cazes MD (200 hrs)

• N. Tampa OBGYN, Tampa, FL

Psychiatry - Marlene Hart MD (212 hrs)

• Premier Healthcare, Dade City, FL

Emergency Medicine - Aaron Osborne MD, PhD (200 hrs)

• Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL

Neurology - Denise Griffin MD (200 hrs)

• Neurologic Care Associates, Tampa, FL

Pediatrics - Elizabeth Roszel DPN, ARNP (200 hrs)

• Wimauma Community Health Center, Wimauma, FL

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