MEGAN T. GRZYBOWSKI

** *** *** • Floral Park, NY 11001 • 516-***-**** • ac7tjh@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

**** - **** ******* **********, *********, NY

Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Anticipated December 2018 Masters Project:

A Qualitative Analysis of the Perspectives of OB/GYN and Family Medicine Practitioners on the Most Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: Conducted one-on-one interviews with Long Island healthcare providers to determine their perspectives on the current breast cancer screening guidelines. The study’s setting particularly took place on Long Island, NY being that it is a known breast cancer cluster. Interviews were subsequently transcribed, coded, and analyzed for emergent themes.

Clinical Rotations:

NICU (Elective) NYU Winthrop Hospital: Mineola, NY 6 weeks Pediatrics Cohen Children’s Medical Center: New Hyde Park, NY 6 weeks OB/GYN Long Island Jewish Hospital: New Hyde Park, NY 6 weeks Surgery St. Francis Hospital: Roslyn, NY 6 weeks

Internal Medicine Coney Island Hospital: Brooklyn, NY 6 weeks Emergency Medicine Long Island Jewish, Valley Stream: Valley Steam, NY 6 weeks Family Medicine South Shore Medical Care PC: Deer Park, NY 6 weeks Psychiatry South Oaks Hospital: Amityville, NY 6 weeks Proficient in:

Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, Papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescription of medications.

Experience in:

Incision and drainage, removal of ocular foreign bodies, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, assisted respiration, endoscopy, colonoscopy, insertion and removal of central lines, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, lumbar puncture, and bronchoscopy.

2012 - 2016 Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Dean’s List, 2012 - 2016

Magna Cum Laude

Research Experience: Vertebrate Zoology Independent Field Research, Bridgeport, CT Conducted a semester-long independent research project at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Sought to determine the socioecological relationships among three species. Designed and developed two species-specific feeding devices that assured proper food allotments. Later presented research at Sigma Xi Poster Presentation. Was additionally invited to speak as guest lecturer at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Evening Lecture Series in 2016. EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

2013 - 2016 Medical Assistant: Herricks Medical Office, OB/GYN Garden City Park, NY Responsible for obtaining medical history and measuring vital signs. Collected and logged laboratory specimens. Performed venipuncture for blood sample collection. Responsible for performing non- stress tests as well as electrocardiograms. Assisted physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners during physical examinations. Cleaned and sterilized instruments. Trained new staff members. Tended to all patient reactions and complications. SCHOLARSHIPS

• 2016 - 2018, Hofstra University, Physician Assistant Program, Merit Scholarship

• 2012 - 2016, Fairfield University, Merit Scholarship

• 2012 - 2013, Polish-American Society, Academic Scholarship CERTIFICATIONS

• January 2018, NCCPA Board Eligible

• 2017 - Present, BLS and ACLS Certified, American Heart Association

• 2016 - Present, HIPAA Training Certified

• 2016 - Present, Infection Control for NYS Certified PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• 2016 - Present, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

• 2016 - Present, Student Member, New York Society of Physician Assistants VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• 2018, Postpartum Resource Center of NY Fundraiser

• 2016 - 2018, Blood/Bone Marrow Drive Volunteer

• 2017, Hofstra’s Minority Public Health Fair, Volunteer and Presenter

• 2017, Preventative Medicine Workshop for Elementary-Aged Students

• 2017, Pro Literacy Fundraiser

• 2017, Clothing Drive for New Ground

• 2017, Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Fundraiser

• 2016, Holiday Toy Drive for Toys for Tots

• 2016, Food Drive for Island Harvest

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer charting and data entry, Word, Excel, Power Point REFERENCES

Available upon request

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