Kaitlyn Dooley, BSN, MSPAS, RN, PA-C
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SUMMARY
Board certified physician assistant graduate from Thomas Jefferson University. Background in nursing from Northeastern University. Professional, engaged, organized, and patient-centered team member prepared to begin providing care to patients in Florida. EDUCATION
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, magna cum laude August 2017 Awards: Dean’s Scholarship GPA: 3.78/4.0
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude May 2014 Awards: Nursing Research Award (2014), Dean’s List GPA: 3.713/4.0 Activities: No Limits Dance Crew (2012-2014)
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Area September 2016 – July 2017
Rotation Sites: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wills Eye Hospital, Devon Family Practice, and Bryn Mawr Hospital Rotations: Behavioral Medicine, Women’s Health, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Primary Care, and Surgery
• Performed head-to-toe assessments and focused assessments, as appropriate
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to formulate an appropriate plan of care for each patient
• Initiated lab testing and imaging on patients to identify causes of medical problems in a timely manner
• Utilized electronic medical records, Epic and JeffChart, to document patient assessments, plans, and interventions
• Educated patients and their families in order to promote health and wellness
• Supported the operating room team as a second assist to ensure efficiency of procedures
• Operated a slit lamp to assess medical problems of the eyes Northeastern University Boston, MA
July 2012 – May 2014
Rotation Sites: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Public Schools, Franciscan Hospital for Children, Arbour HRI, Boston Medical Center
Rotations: Senior Nursing Practicum, Nursing Care of the Child, Nursing Care of Adults 2, Nursing with Women and Families, Public Health Community Nursing, Nursing and Promotion of Mental Health, and Nursing Care of Adults 1
• Worked one-on-one with a registered nurse to provide care to a three-patient caseload
• Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications in a timely manner under the direct supervision of a registered nurse Kaitlyn Dooley 2
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA
Infection Control Assistant January 2013 – April 2015
• Performed regular hand hygiene observations in ICUs and as needed on medical/surgical floors to improve hand hygiene rates
• Inspected clean rooms in between patient use to determine potential areas of infection transmission
• Determined sources and symptoms of patients’ various infections to report to the appropriate governing body
• Executed peripheral intravenous audit of nursing documentation and assessment on a medical floor and presented findings to promote appropriate peripheral intravenous use
• Assisted in creating informational signs related to infection control for all ICUs and floors to decrease rates of infection
Massachusetts General Hospital – Center For Perioperative Care Boston, MA Patient Care Associate January 2012 – April 2015
• Expedited patient discharge by removing intravenous lines, retrieving belongings, and accompanying outside for discharge
• Prepared clean patient rooms to accommodate the PACU’s need to discharge patients
• Maintained work flow in the Pre-Admission Testing Area by performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and glucometry as needed
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Committee of Student Advisors September 2016 – August 2017 Health Mentors Program September 2015 – May 2017
LeadershipLIVE September 2015 – May 2016
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
Florida Department of Health Physician Assistant, License No: PA 9110894 October 26, 2017 – Present NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant September 28, 2017 – Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification August 2016 – Present BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) Certification March 2016 – Present Registered Nurse, License No: RN 2293252 September 26, 2014 – Present PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants September 2017 – Present American Academy of Physician Assistants June 2015 – Present Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants June 2015 – Present PUBLICATIONS (ABSTRACTS)
Youssef N, King AD, Sulmonte K, Levash J, Dooley K, Parrett MK, et al. Observer role impacts directly observed hand hygiene compliance on medical-surgical units. Am J Infect Control. 2016;44(6):S53-S54. Araujo-Castillo RV, Snyder GM, Holyoak AD, Baldini LM, Dooley K, Yassa DS, et al. Correlation of hand hygiene compliance measured by direct observation with estimates obtained from product usage. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014;1(suppl_1):S400.