EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University - Stamford, CT

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Capstone Research: “Host Preceptors Perceptions Toward Global Health Rotations”

Graduation: December 2018

Bay Path University - Longmeadow, MA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude

January 2011-May 2013

Suffolk University - Boston, MA

Communication Studies

August 2008- May 2010

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

16 Months of 5-week Clinical Rotations August 2017 – November 2018

Orthopedics

Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT

Liz Bubbico, PA-C

Family Medicine

Tully Health Center, Stamford, CT

Courtney Carney, APRN

General Surgery

Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT

Dara Soni, PA-C

Emergency Medicine

Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT

Dr. Benjamin Greenblatt

Psychiatry

Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT

Dr. Gopalakrishna Upadhya

Women’s Health

Northeast Medical Group, Rye, NY

Dr. Romelle Maloney

Internal Medicine

Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT

Dr. Frederick Browne

Pediatrics

Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Dept., Bridgeport, CT

Kevin Stratford, PA-C

Primary Care

Live Lite Internal Medicine, Fairfield, CT

Dr. Monica Jain

Elective Rotation in Global Health

Mulago Hospital and St. Stephen Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatric Malnutrition

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Emergency Department

Trauma Surgery

Kingston, Jamaica

Primary Care clinic set up in four communities

Susan Bysweicz, Makerere University

Paul Possenti, PA-C, PRN Relief

Proficient in:

Venipuncture, diagnosis and management of medical inpatients, obtaining and interpreting EKGs, interpretation of imaging with X-ray, CT and MRI, aseptic and isolation techniques, sterile prepping and draping, collection of cultures and direct microscopy, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and Dermabond, surgical wound closure including layer approximation, incision and drainage, administration of medications, examination of eyes using fluorescein staining, slit lamp examination, fetal heart monitoring, IM injections

Experience in:

First and second assist in the OR, casting and splinting, removal of ocular foreign bodies, laryngeal mask airway intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, assisting with bronchoscopy, assisting with paracentesis, assisting in lumbar puncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, placement of catheters, cardiac defibrillation, assisting with insertion and removal of central lines, labor and delivery, delivery of newborns, CPR, endotracheal intubation and extubation, assisting in placement of arterial lines, Papanicolaou cytology smears, first assist in cesarean delivery, pelvic exams, digital blocks, FAST ultrasound, prescription of medication

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

Town of Enfield Emergency Medical Services

ALS service, emergency transport only

Medical and trauma assessment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations

Vital assessment

Wound care

Administering medications

Splinting

Charting and documentation

Organized the first annual golf tournament and fundraiser hosted by Enfield EMS

Union Secretary

2014 – 2016

Medical Relief Mission to Nicaragua

International Medical Relief

August 2015

Internship in Pediatric Genetics

Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Shadowed a physician in the history, physical, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients with genetic conditions

Cleft Lip and Palette clinic and panel participant at Shriner’s Hospital, Springfield MA

January 2013

Phlebotomy Internship

Johnson Memorial Surgery Center, Stafford Springs, CT

Adult and Pediatric Venipuncture

April 2012

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

December 26, 2018

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

2017-2019

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

2016-2019

Connecticut License, Emergency Medical Technician

August 2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member

Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants

April 2017

April 2017

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Panel member for the United Nations Foundation panel discussion on Global Health: Student Action and Advocacy

2018

College of Health Professions Board of Visitors on Research Student Representative

2018

Stamford Hospital 2nd Annual Research Day Judge

April 2017

Poster Presentations at ConnAPA Conference

Fresh Check Day

My experience in Uganda

2017

2018

Assisted in Establishing a Clinical Rotation for Sacred Heart University PA Program in

Kampala, Uganda

March 2017

Assisted in the organization/logistics of Fresh Check Day Awareness Event

2017

Sacred Heart University PA Program Class Treasurer

2017-2018

Dean’s List, Bay Path University

2011-2013

VOLUNTEER WORK

Stamford Boys and Girls Club

United Way Food Truck

2017

2017

REFRENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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