SCOTT LYONS

**-** ******** ** • Long Island City, NY 11101 • 631-***-**** • ac479z@r.postjobfree.com QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Solutions-oriented and highly motivated with the ability to leverage a strong professional record of success with the United States Army and educational background while excelling as a Certi- fied Physician Assistant. Seeking a position in a surgical specialty that compliments my cur- rent experience and skill set.

Enthusiastic and dedicated physician assistant who places paramount importance on patient care and satisfaction.

1 year of orthopedic surgery experience in the OR, generally 1st assisting, as well as in- dependently practicing in clinic environments.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with hospital staff members and facilitate a patient centered team approach to problem solving.

Exceptional written and verbal communicator with a keen ability to improve productivity and efficiency.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, January 2016, GPA: 3.34 (2013-2016) LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brooklyn, NY

• NCCPA Certified (December 2015)

Bachelor of Science in Biology, August 2008, GPA: 3.09 (Aug. 2008) UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY, Albany, NY

Professional Licenses & Certifications

~ National Certification as a Physician Assistant, NCCPA; December 2015-present

~ New York State Physician Assistant License; February 2016-present

~ ACLS & BLS, 2013-Present

~ Emergency Medical Technician certified 2008-2013 Language Skills

~ Spanish (Intermediate)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, NY, NY

Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine, Full Time (Sept. 2017 – Jan. 31, 2018)

Began a second specialty in internal medicine beginning 9/5/17.

Job responsibilities included treating a variety of illnesses, mainly cardiac, stroke and respiratory patients in the observation acuity setting.

Cared for patients admitted to general medicine with moderate to severe illness. Order- ing labs, imaging, prescribing medication, drawing arterial blood gas and blood cultures, addressing social needs and conducting safe discharge care plans. Continued...

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THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER, Brooklyn, NY

Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery, Full Time (Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2017)

Conducted history and physical exams on clinic and emergency room patients as well as perform treatments such as fracture reduction, anesthetic block, splinting and casting.

Provide orthopedic consultation, x-ray interpretation and treatment for other specialty services with critically ill patients throughout the hospital with a team centered approach.

First assist in joint replacement, trauma, podiatry, sports and hand surgery cases.

Provide monitoring, lab interpretation and treatment to patients admitted to the orthope- dic service floor.

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES/ IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT EVENT, NY, NY Physician Assistant, Per Diem (Mar. 21-Mar. 25, 2016)

Supported Immigration and Customs Enforcement by conducting history and physical examinations to help determine physical fitness test and employment eligibility for appli- cants.

Assisted the healthcare team with EKG interpretation, vision screenings, musculoskele- tal system evaluations and provided medical coverage for any AED or CPR require- ments during the physical fitness test.

UNITED STATES ARMY, Various Global Locations

Health Care Specialist 68W/Sergeant (Apr. 2012 to Aug. 2013)

Deployed to Afghanistan for nine months in 2012-2013 to serve as the Platoon Medic with the 2nd Infantry Division.

Administered more than $3M in medical equipment with zero losses in role as the Senior Medical Provider based at a Forward Aid Station in Afghanistan.

Rendered medical aid to U.S soldiers and foreign nationals in a combat zone.

Awarded the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal & Combat Medical Badge. UNITED STATES ARMY, Tacoma, WA

Health Care Specialist/Sergeant (Aug. 2010 to Mar. 2012)

Attained the rank of Sergeant while serving at Fort Lewis, WA, and was promoted to oversee the management and mentorship a four-member team of medical personnel.

Recognized with the Army Achievement Medal for exceptional leadership in a mass casualty training exercise.

UNITED STATES ARMY, Dongducheon, Republic of Korea Health Care Specialist (Nov. 2008 to Aug. 2010)

Diligently completed Basic Training and Combat Medical School Training in Fort Jack- son, SC, Fort Benning, GA, and Ft. Sam Houston, TX during first year.

Deployed to Korea in August 2009 for a one-year deployment, focused on the delivery of medical support to 60 soldiers in field training.

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