Physician Assistant Medical

Mariah McCallum

Curriculum Vitae

Nova Southeastern University, 2nd Year Physician Assistant Student (Graduation in August, 2018)

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EDUCATION

May ‘16 to Aug ‘18: Physician Assistant Program, Nova University Fort Myers, Fl

Completing graduate level coursework torwards attainment of Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Served on the Project S.E.E.D. Student Committee to provide free healthcare services to the underserved community

Aug ’11 to April ’15: Undergraduate studies, University of Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham, Al

Earned an athletic scholarship in dual Division I sports: Sand and Indoor volleyball

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Biology

Golden Key International Honor society

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Presidential honor roll

Passey Prize Psychology Department Acheivement Award Nominee ’14 and ‘15

Conference USA Division I Academic All-American

CERTIFICATIONS

BCLS American Heart Association - July 2017

ACLS Current

PALS Current

MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants Member

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Member

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Baptist Lyerly Neurosurgery; Dr. Ricardo Hanel Jacksonville, FL

Neurosurgery Rotation 07/23/18 – 8/16/18

Dr. Cordero Pediatric Office; Dr. Hector Cordero Naples, FL

Pediatric Rotation 06/14/18 – 07/20/18

Orthopedic Assosciates of Southwest Florida; Dr. Christopher Myer Fort Myers, FL

Orthopedic Surgery Rotation 05/07/18 – 06/11/18

Baptist Medical Center; Dr. Martin Garcia Jacksonville, FL

Obstetrics & Gynocolegy Rotation 03/26/18 – 05/04/18

Performed routine pap smears, pelvic exams, IUD insertions/removals, Implanon injections, and testosterone pellet insertions under the supervision of a physician

Obtained fetal heart tones, fundal heights, and routine antepartum labs during all trimesters of pregnancy

Acted as first assist for vaginal deliveries, c-sections, tubal ligations, hysterectomies, D&Cs, and ablations

Assisted with cosmetic procedures in office including: vaginal rejuvenation, PRP injections, botox injections, and collagen fillers

Lee Memorial Trauma Center; Dr. Tony Dalley Fort Myers, FL

Emergency Medicine Rotation 02/12/18 – 03/23/18

Obtained H&Ps, formulated diagnoses, interpreted diagnostic results, and determined treatment on both adult and pediatric patients at a Level 1 trauma center

Independently performed procedures including: endotracheal intubation, wound closure, NG tube placement, pelvic exams, venipuncture, catheter placement, fluorescein staining, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, cardiac defibrillation, wound care, splinting, and reduction of fingers, ankles, shoulders, and hips

Experience assisting with the primary and secondary survey of trauma patients.

Training to interpret EKGs, CTs, and X-rays

Active participant in ACLS protocol on a daily basis

Henry Regional Medical Center; Dr. Doris Purvis Clewiston, FL

Internal Medicine Rotation 01/01/19 – 02/09/18

Obtained 200 hours of in-hospital acute disease management

Assisted in PICC line placements. Performed procedures including abdominal paracentesis, prepatellar bursisits aspiration, and subacromial injections

Surgical first assist for patella fracture fixation

Primecare of Manatee; Dr. Henry Chen & Mike Dale PA-C Bradenton, FL

Family Medicine/Urgent Care Rotation 11/13/17 – 12/22/17

Obtained 420 hours of patient care in an urgent care/family practice including daily inpatient hospital rounds

Performed Cortisone injections of the knee and shoulder, intramuscular injections, and spirometry testing

Assisted and performed minor procedures such as incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, laceration repairs, and orthopedic splinting

Obtained and documented full H & P, ordered and interpreted in house labs, x-ray, and EKGs

Observed and assisted with Botox injections during weekly clinic

Gulfstream Urology; Dr. Meir Daller Fort Myers, FL

Urology Rotation 10/02/17 – 11/10/17

Obtained 250 hours of hands-on patient care at a Urology office with a patient load of 70-85 per day

Performed intamuscular injections, prostate exams, testicular exams, and removed/inserted foley and suprapubic catheters. Assisted with cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, and TURBT

Made assesments and plans for patients with prostate cancer, bladder cancer, BPH, pyelonephritis, renal cell carcinoma, etc

Surgical Healing Arts Center; Dr. Moses Shieh Fort Myers, FL

General Surgery Rotation 8/21/17 - 9/26/17

200 hours inpatient, outpatient, and intraoperative general surgery experience

First assist for bariatric, cosmetic, and general surgery where I performed deep and superficial wound closures, wound debridement, exisions of masses, and assisted with laparoscopic surgeries

Experience as first assist in the following surgeries : colon resection, panniculectomy, breast reduction, tracheostomy tube placement, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernia repair

Daily rounds on inpatient service for pre-op and post-op management

Performed in office procedures such as staple removal, JP drain removal, and IV placement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Vincent’s Healthcare Emergency Room Jacksonville, FL

Memorial Hospital Emergency Room May ‘16 – May ‘17

Medical Scribe

Gathered information for patient's visit and documented visit in the EMR

Documented HPI, ROS, lab results, past medical history and transferred radiology and EKG results into the EMR

Helped physician deliver efficient medical care

Wildflower Clinic St. Augustine, FL

Medical assistant volunteer June ’14 – Aug ‘14

Duties included triaging; measuring: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight, vision; taking patient histories

Christ Health Center Birmingham, AL

CNA volunteer Feb ‘14 – June ‘14

Duties included calling patients, measuring blood pressure, pulse, respiration, glucose levels, temperature, height, weight, and vision

Allen D. Nease High School Ponte Vedra, FL

Athletic Training Internship Aug ’10 – Dec ‘10

Assisted athletes with stretching, assembled athletic training kits, wrapped ice bags on athletes after practice/games, and helped with physical therapy

Medical Student Assistant Nicaragua

Medical and Athletic Mission Trip

Collaborated with other healthcare officials to provide health services to over 200 patients without regular access to medical services

Participated in a community service project to rebuild local homes and repair broken infrastructure

Led the community children in gym exercises and provided a free volleyball clinic to the town of Grenada

INTERESTS

Volleyball; Running; Triathlons; Animal Welfare

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