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