Melissa E. Hulbert
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** ****** ***** ***** *** 122 • Greenville, SC 29607 • 864-***-**** • ********@*****.*** EDUCATION
South University, College of Health Professions Savannah, GA Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 2015 Graduated with Honors
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 2012
Graduated Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Urology Surgical Physician Assistant June 2015- present Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC
Complete comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams to implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to a patient’s age-specific needs
Perform clinical in-office procedures such as urodynamics
Function as first-assist for open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgical cases
-First assist duties include but are not limited to: patient positioning, maintaining hemostasis, providing surgical field visibility through retraction, driving the laparoscopic camera, surgical wound closure of skin, fascia, and bladder
Biology Field Assistant January 2012- May 2012
Clemson University, SC
Assessed physical and chemical parameters of freshwater ecosystems to determine repercussions of land-use on biodiversity
Managed a team of Clemson University students in a field and laboratory environment
Reported findings in both formal and informal settings Walt Disney World Professional Internship June 2011 – January 2012 Conservation Education Presenter, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, FL
Engaged over 60,000 Guests in fun, interactive conversations about conservation action and awareness
Managed the Kid’s Discovery Clubs which allow children ages 3-8 to connect with the natural world by hands on games and activities
Biology Research Assistant January 2011- May 2011
Clemson University, SC
Collected and analyzed data for an invasive snail in the Clemson area.
Performed independent research in area of behavioral biology, distribution, dispersal rates, and the internal biology of the organism
Reported biological information gathered in research in both formal and informal settings Melissa E. Hulbert, PA-C
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CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Pediatrics February 2015-March2015
Dr. Donna Evans, Memorial Health University Medical Center Behavioral Medicine January 2015- February 2015
Dr. Julie Murphy
Critical Care/Pulmonary Medicine November 2014- December 2014 Dr. Peter Manos, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery November 2014
Dr. Leland Stoddard, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
OB/GYN September 2014- October 2014
Dr. Christopher Benson and Dr. Gregory Miller, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine August 2014-September 2014
Dr. Robert Vyge and Mr. John Garner PA-C, Lady’s Island Internal Medicine Primary Care July 2014-August 2014
Dr. Michael Adams and Dr. Myra Pope, JC Lewis Center General Surgery May 2014-June 2014
Dr. Carlos Montenegro, Coastal Carolina Hospital
Emergency Medicine April 2014-May 2014
Dr. Saeed Rehman, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
NCCPA Certification, received April 16th 2015
South Carolina Physician Assistant License, received May 2015 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 2013- present Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 2014-present ORGANIZATIONS
American Urologic Association, 2016-present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student member, 2013-present Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, (Historian, Awards and Scholarship committee chair) VOLUNTEER
Anderson Free Clinic February 2012- May 2012
Volunteer, Anderson, SC
Performed clerical tasks, retrieved phone messages, copied data, and filled patient prescriptions. Hospital Volunteer, Beaufort, SC June 2009 - August 2009 Health services customer service representative
Assisted in admission and discharge of patients at Beaufort Memorial Hospital Melissa E. Hulbert, PA-C
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ACADEMIC HONORS
Dean’s List, Clemson University, Fall 2012
Enhanced Life Scholarship, 2008-2012
International Baccalaureate Program certificate recipient, 2008 Sullivan Graham Scholarship recipient for Teacher Cadet of the Year, 2008 Laura Townsend Scholarship, 2008
SEMINAR/CONFERENCES
Contemporary urodynamic seminar, November 2017
American Urological Association, May 2016 and May 2017 Contemporary urodynamic course, May 2017
Wound closure seminar, April 2014
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants conference, July 2013 RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Hulbert, M., McAlister, M., Miranda, M., Green, L., Walters, D., Lever, M., Adcock, R., Carmony, A., Tench, T., Nelson, R., Adams, J., Surasinghe, T., and Baldwin, R. (2012). Competition for microhabitat refugia among Plethodontid salamanders along a riparian land-use gradient. Focus on Creative Inquiry Poster Forum, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.
Hulbert, M., Bickle, K., Burdett, J., Dilitte, C., Heater, L., Reed, J., Miller, S., Van der Ploeg, C., Hains, J.
(2011). Behavioral Analysis of the Invasive Snail Species Bellamya Japonica Through Phototactic and Geotactic Response Tests. Focus on Creative Inquiry Poster Forum, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.