Employment:
Physician Assistant, Emergency Department at:
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Buffalo, NY August 2015-Current
ECMC: Level 1 trauma center
Telemedicine provided to Erie County correctional facilities
VA Medical Center of Buffalo, NY December 2015-Current
Per Diem:
Erie County Health Clinic May 2017-Current
My responsibilities include:
Performing histories and physical examinations on patients of all acuities
Autonomously diagnosing and treating emergent medical conditions
Performing speculum exams
Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment
Suturing lacerations
Running codes
Placing central lines
Intubating
Incising and draining abscesses
Interpreting EKGs, x-rays, advanced imaging and labs
Fracture splinting
Performing lumbar punctures
Interacting with consulting services
Education:
Daemen College, Amherst, NY August 2012-May 2015
Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
oAffiliations & Accomplishments
Thesis on Osteoporosis Treatment Strategies
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY August 2007-May 2011
Degree: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
oAffiliations & Accomplishments
Summa Cum Laude
License and Certifications:
Tennessee Physician Assistant License March 2018
Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification February 2018
Basic Life Support Certification January 2018
Infection Control Mandated Certification November 2017
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification September 2017
Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and March 2017
Maltreatment Certification
Emergency Ultrasound Course July 2016
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification February 2016
Conscious Sedation Certification July 2015
New York State Physician Assistant License July 2015
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants May 2015
Previous Related Work Experience:
Medical Assistant Williamsville, NY
oRaymond Paolini, MD, ENT January 2012-August 2012
oObtained histories, planned surgeries, assisted with various ENT procedures.
oWorked with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Medical Assistant East Amherst, NY
oMary Louise Lenahan, MD, Dermatology May 2011-January 2012
oAssisted with surgery, discussed biopsy reports, collected skin biopsies and removed sutures.
Professional Affiliations:
New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Western New York Physician Assistant Association (WNYPAA)