Physician Assistant Medical

A Physician Assistant graduated from Pace University- Lenox-Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program, seeking a challenging and rewarding position, which will utilize my surgical and medical knowledge. My duties include, but not limited to: evaluation and treatment of patients in ER, providing inpatient and outpatient management, surgical assistance in operating room as well as post-op management of patients in SICU/PACU and floor setting.

Education

Pace University- Lenox-Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program - New York, NY 2015- 2017

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s Research Paper: Diverticulosis and Diverticular Disease: Diagnosis & Management

Pace University – New York, NY 2010-2013

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Research Paper and Poster Session

Pforzheimer’s Honor Society Scholarship Award

Dean’s Scholarship

Capital Community College (CCC) – Hartford, CT 2004- 2006

Liberal Arts and Science, A.S.

Dean’s Scholarship

Magna Cum Laude

Work Experience:

Bronx - Lebanon Hospital Center 12/2017- present

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Experience

September 2016 – August 2017

ObGyn Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 5 weeks

Family Medicine Ageless 360/Carfora, Hauppauge, NY 5 weeks

Behavioral Medicine NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 5 weeks

Internal Medicine Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 5 weeks

Internal Medicine NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 5 weeks

Emergency Medicine White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY 5 weeks

Pediatric Emergency Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY 5 weeks

Surgery NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 5 weeks

SICU NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 5 weeks

Proficient in:

Venipuncture, blood culture collection, arterial blood draws and interpretation of results, placement of nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, wound closure via staples and sutures, wound dressing changes, administration and prescription of medication, documentation, casting and splinting

Experience:

Observed and assisted in multiple surgeries including C-sections, myomectomy, hysterectomy. First assisted in surgery, including thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy, mastectomy/lumpectomy as well as laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgery (da Vinci Xi Surgical System) including myomectomy/hysterectomy, colon resection, nephrectomy, pulmonary lobectomy. Helped with patient management post-op, including monitoring vitals, wound dressing changes, staple removal, history and physical exams, coordinating care with other providers. Gained experience in endoscopy, colonoscopy, insertion and removal of chest tubes, paracentesis, thoracentesis, CPR, insertion and removal of central and arterial lines, intubation, mechanical ventilation, ultrasonography

Employment

Ocular Technician. The Eye Bank for Sight Restoration, New York, NY 2014-2015

Recovered, evaluated and distributed human eye tissue for the purpose of transplantation, research and education

Performed enucleation/excision of donor eye tissue, slit lamp and microscopic examination, tissue preservation

Collected and processed blood samples for serologic testing

Performed donor screening activities

Communicated with hospitals, organ/tissue procurement agencies, medical professionals, funeral and nursing homes, medical examiner offices

Maintained laboratory equipment and supply inventories

Distributed processed eye tissue to transplant, research

Maintained detail records of company’s processes

Current Certifications

ACLS Certification

BLS certification

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)

Honor Society

Languages

English

Lithuanian

Volunteer Experience

2015-2017 Red Cross Blood Drive, New York, NY

2014-2015 Animal Care Centers of NYC, New York, NY

2013-2015 Dr. John F. Farella, MD, FACS, Mt. Kisco, NY

2009-2014 Meals on Wheels, Hartford, CT

1998-2001 Initiatives of Change, Caux, Switzerland

References available upon request

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