Regina M. Costroff, PA-S
Monroeville, NJ 08343
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EDUCATION
Master of Medical Science expected October 2018
Salus University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science – Biology May 2016
Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey
Associate of Science – Radiography August 2008
Cumberland County College, Vineland, New Jersey
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotations September 2017-September 2018
With preceptor supervision, conducted histories, performed physical exams, interpreted laboratory and radiology studies, and created and implemented treatment plans.
Developed experience with multiple procedures including but not limited to suturing (simple and complicated), surgical knotting, splinting, local anesthesia, including digital blocks, hematoma blocks, infraorbital block, incision and drainage, injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal), intravenous catheterization, urinary catheterization, throat and nasal culture, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, fluorescein eye staining, urine dipstick analysis, Papanicolaou smears, fundal height assessment and Leopold’s maneuvers.
Emergency Medicine I Nazareth Hospital (5 weeks)
Emergency Medicine II Nazareth Hospital (5 weeks)
Family Medicine I Conshohocken Family Practice (5 weeks)
Family Medicine II Narberth Family Practice (5 weeks)
General Surgery Suburban Community Hospital (5 weeks)
Plastic Surgery Best Impression Cosmetics (5 weeks)
Internal Medicine Inspira Health (5 weeks)
Women’s Health Temple Health/Holy Redeemer (5 weeks)
Pediatrics Tri-County Pediatrics (5 weeks)
Behavioral/Mental Health ISL Limited (5 weeks)
CT/X-ray Technologist August 2008-May 2016
Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem, New Jersey
Executed diagnostic scans, implemented intravenous lines for contrast using aseptic technique, and prioritized trauma patients for CT with the emergency department physician.
Assisted radiologists with CT guided biopsies, peripherally inserted central catheters, and contrast arthrograms.
X-ray Technologist August 2008-May 2013
Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, New Jersey
Completed and delivered digital X-ray images ordered by emergency room physicians.
Evaluated and determined viability of images and necessity of additional images.
X-ray Technologist August 2008-September 2009
Diagnostic Imaging Associates, Newark, New Jersey
Executed and delivered digital X-ray images, assisted radiologist in myelograms, arthrograms, and corticosteroid injections under fluoroscopy.
Operated and completed Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry scans.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Provider, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Provider, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
Provider, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
Radiology Technologist, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Education Association
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
References available upon request