Alexandra Miller Dieffenderfer
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Raleigh, NC 27606
Summary of Qualifications:
Highly dedicated and motivated clinician that aspires to be part of inter-professional medical team that provides patient centered care.
Six months of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in the Burn Intensive Critical Care Unit.
Proficient in, but not limited to, critical care management, suturing, knot tying, sterile technique, injections, Central line insertion, arterial line insertion, EKG, lab interpretation, and Image reading.
Experience in treating diseases such as DMII, hypertension, hypercholesteremia, obesity, depression, burns, and anxiety.
Over 1500 hours of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant student
Over 2500 hours of Clinical experience prior to PA school- hospital, nursing home, and home health
Education
2015-2017 Master of Physician Assistant Practices (MPAP) degree July 2017
Campbell University, Buies Creek NC
GPA: 3.12/4.0
Clinical Rotations- 4 weeks per rotation:
June 2017 Elective Rotation UNC burn unit
May 2017 ED rotation Wake Med ED
April 2017 Elective Rotation Wake Orthopedics
February 2017 Surgery Rotation Bariatric Specialists of NC
January 2017 Primary Care Rotation Wake Internal Medicine Consults
December 2016 Psychiatry Rotation Carolina Partners in Mental Health
November 2016 Internal Medicine Rotation WakeMed Teaching Service
October 2016 Pediatrics Rotation Growing Child Pediatrics
September 2016 OBGYN Rotation Triangle Women’s Premier
August 2016 Family Medicine Rotation Knightdale Family Practice
2010-2014 Bachelors of Science, Biology Pre-PA May 2017
Campbell University, Buies Creek NC
GPA: 3.41/4.0
Employment History
December 2017- May 2018 UNC Chapel Hill Hospital- Burn ICU Chapel Hill, NC
Physician Assistant
Medically managed Critically Ill Burn patients in an ICU setting
Inserted Central lines, Arterial lines, Chest tubes, foley, peripheral IVs, inserted and removed sutures.
Provided medical decisions for patients with severe burns, multi-drug resistant pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, anxiety, pain, and several other disease processes.
Participated in a multidisciplinary team to offer the best care for patients
May 2014- June 2015 UNC Chapel Hill Hospital- Neuroscience Hospital Chapel Hill, NC
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisted feeding, ambulate, and assist with daily living activities for patients
Took patients’ vital signs and blood sugars
Emptied and measured JP drains, hemovac drains, and Foley catheters
Certifications
2017- Present: North Carolina Board of Medicine- Physician Assistant Certified
2015: BLS certified through the American Red Cross
2011-2015: Certified Nursing Assistant
Scholarships
2016 North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistant Endowment
2015 Lloyd S. Surles Physician Assistant Scholarship
2011-2014 Campbell University Swimming Scholarship
Honors and Awards
2010-2014 All American Academic Award from Costal Colligate Swimming Association
2011-2014 Dean’s List from Campbell University
2011 John Creech’s Most Improved Award from Campbell University Swim Team
Profession Organizations
2015-2017 Student Member; American Academy of Physician Assistants
2015-2017 Student Member; North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
2011-2014 Pre-Med Allied Health Organization
References
Dr. Samuel Jones, Attending Physician UNC burn Center, 919-***-****
Brian Halla PA-C, Advanced Practice Provider manager UNC burn center, 919-***-****