Physician Assistant

James Varner, PA-C **********@*****.***

*** ********** ***, *** * • San Antonio, TX 78209 814-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Graduate of an ARC-C accredited PA program capable of providing empathetic and efficient medical care. Experienced working in fast paced environments and capable of making sound clinical decisions from thorough history taking and excellent physical examination skills. Candidate is seeking to begin a career in a primary care specialty.

EDUCATION

Master’s of Medical Science, Physician Assistant May 2018

Arcadia University Glenside, PA

Graduate Dean’s Distinguished Honor List 2016-2018

Authored literature review “Operative vs Non-operative Treatment of Meniscus tears in Patients aged 40 years and older”

Bachelor’s of Science, Health Information Management May 2013

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE June 2017 – April 2018

Family Practice Somerset Family Practice Somerset, PA

Family Practice Green and Seidner Family Practice Landsdale, PA

Cardiology Berks Cardiologists, Ltd Reading, PA

Internal Medicine State Correctional Institution at Graterford Collegeville, PA

Emergency Medicine Chestnut Hill Hospital Philadelphia, PA

General Surgery Chestnut Hill Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Orthopedic Surgery Penn Medicine Musculoskeletal Center Philadelphia, PA

Women’s Health U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ

Pediatrics Swarthmore Pediatrics Swarthmore, PA

Behavioral Health Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution New Castle, DE

Pain Management Office of Dr. Richard Kaplan, MD Philadelphia, PA

CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

NCCPA Certification 06/2018 – Current

Physician Assistant State License Expected July 2018

American Heart Association Health Care Provider ALS/BLS 04/2017 – Current

NREMT EMT Certification 08/2015 – Current

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 10/2016 – Current

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Suburban EMS Easton, PA

Emergency Medical Technician 11/2015 – 04/2016

Provided emergency medical care and transport services to the residence of Stroudsburg, Bangor,

and Easton Pennsylvania.

St. Luke’s Health Network – Anderson Campus Easton, PA

Patient Care Assistant 11/2015 – 04/2016

Gained experience working on a med surge unit by assisting the nursing staff with complex tasks and providing patient care

Became proficient in noninvasive medical procedures such as phlebotomy, and electrocardiography

Siemons Heritage Personal Care Home Somerset, PA

Resident Assistant/Nurse Aide 06/2014 – 07/2015

Assisted residents with activities of daily living as well as administering their medications and treatments.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown, PA

Patient Ambassador 09/2013 – 06/2015

Volunteer position that involved rotations in various departments including the OR, ER, nursing unit, and Patient Concierges.

Assisted nursing staff with basic tasks such as bed changing, surgery prep, transporting patients, and stocking medical supplies

Worked to better the patient experience by providing emotional support and basic comforts

UPMC HealthTrak eVisit Restructuring Project Pittsburgh, PA

Student Internship 01/2013 – 04/2013

90-hour (plus) capstone project involving the redesign of eVisits in EpicCare.

Worked closely with the UPMC HealthTrak team at UPMC South Side to make eVisits more symptom-based and user intuitive.

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