Physician Assistant Nurse

Emily Leech

Address: ***** ***** ******* **, 814-***-****

Meadville PA 16335 *****.*.*****@*****.***

EDUCATION

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA Graduation July 2018

Master of Physician Assistant Studies, anticipated date for taking NCCPA Boards September 1, 2018

Allegheny College, Meadville, PA May 2016

Bachelor of Science

Cum Laude, GPA: 3.661

Minor: Political Science

Senior Comprehensive Project: Determining the Estrogen Independent Effects of Dihydrotestosterone on Neurogenesis in the Crayfish Model

Honors: Alden Scholar (Deans List) All 8 semesters

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Surgery UPMC Hamot Colorectal Surgery Department (6/5/2017 – 7/14/2017)

Dr. John C. Reilly MD First assisted in multiple colon and rectal surgeries.

First assisted and observed both open and laparoscopic procedures.

Assisted in office procedures including wound re-packing, hemorrhoid banding, skin tag removal, and thrombosed hemorrhoid excision.

Performed digital rectal examinations and exams using an anoscope.

Pediatrics Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (7/17/2017 – 8/18/2017)

Inputted initial encounters with infants and children on EMR between 6 months and 21 years old.

Consulted multiple specialties to the emergency room.

Assisted orthopedics in reduction and casting under radiologic guidance.

Emergency Medicine Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center (8/28/2017 – 9/29/2017)

William Demarse PA-C Preformed initial evaluation of infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients arriving in the emergency room.

Developed efficient focused exams, and laboratory and imaging workups for various complaints including headache, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, chest pain and shortness of breath.

Read and interpreted radiographs, basic labs including: Complete metabolic panels, complete blood counts with differentials, urinalysis, B-hCG, and others.

Performed CPR compressions.

Psychiatry Sharon Regional Health System (10/2/2017 – 11/3/2017)

Victoria Bicehouse PA-C Preformed initial psychiatric evaluation of both adolescent and adult in-patient psych patients.

Dr. Riggall Observed and participated in an out-patient partial program, group therapy.

Dr. Wally Novero Reviewed patients during daily inpatient morning rounds including other professionals including nursing staff, social workers, educators, drug and alcohol professionals.

Women’s Health Michael Elias Abdul-Malak, MD (11/6/2017 – 12/15/2017)

Dr. Michael Abdul-Malak Preformed routine pelvic exams, PAP smears, vaginal wet mounts, fundal height measurements, and fetal heart tones using a doppler.

Alexandra McClurg PA-C Assisted in gynecologic surgeries, caesarian sections and vaginal deliveries.

Assisted with in-office procedures including, saline infused sonograms, cystoscopy, hysteroscopy with uterine polyp removal, laminaria insertion, IUD insertion and removal.

Family Practice Decker Family Medicine (1/8/2018 – 2/9/2018)

Martin Decker DO Developed a more nuanced understanding of the initial and combination treatment of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus.

Developed and finessed patient education topics including, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, non-acute musculoskeletal pain, and preventative maintenance topics.

Learned the basics of coding new and existing patient visits based on level of risk and the appropriate documentation needed to code for such a visit.

Internal Medicine Prime Care Internal Medicine (2/12/2018 – 3/16/2018)

Amer Akhrass MD Performed initial complete history’s and physical examinations, suggested diagnostic workup and treatments prior to preceptor seeing the patient.

Assisted in steroid and Synvisc joint injections.

Provided medical care to an underserved outer Pittsburgh population.

Critical Care Medicine Presby/Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC (3/19/2018 –4/20/2018)

Learned the initial ICU workup of new onset seizures, s/p tPA and/or thrombectomy in stroke patients, meningitis, and subarachnoid hemorrhages.

Developed a better understanding of how hypertension, changes in volume status, and changes in electrolytes are managed acutely in the ICU.

Endocrinology Deborah Rotenstein, MD (4/23/2018 – 5/25/2018)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate, Je`ron Diamond Jewelers, Meadville, Pennsylvania July 2013 –Present

•Attained and expanded knowledge regarding advertisement, selling, and business

•Foster customer relationships and maintain confidentiality

•Design and display product in storefront windows, monthly

•Catalogue, inventory and file business receipts, invoices, and customer data

Nurses Aid, Wesbury United Methodist, Meadville, Pennsylvania April 2014 – Feb 2016

•Completed the Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) training program

•Attained Certified Nurse’s Aide certificate and CPR certification

•Responsible for 8-14 residents per shift

•Implement and provide care designed in their care plans

•Administer care to residents including bathing, bathroom needs and feeding then chart on care

•Monitor and observe residents, while dining, sleeping, and in-between times

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Allegheny College, Dr. Lauren French 2015-2016

Researched the neurogenic effects of testosterone in crayfish models using estrogen dependent and independent pathways.

LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES:

Treasurer, Neuroscience Club, Allegheny College 2014 - 2016 Academic Year

•Helped implement a new regime and facilitated financial transactions

•Maintained and made financial decisions with a budget of $400.00

AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Member of Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants 2016-Present

Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants 2016-Present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2016- Present

Basic Cardiac Life Support 2014- Present

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Certification 2017- Present

Nurse’s Aide Certification 2014-2016

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