Physician Assistant

Brenna R. Erzen

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Education

Clinical Experience

Research

Master’s Capstone, 2019

Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Honors Thesis, 2017

Health Science Students’ Perceptions Towards Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Directed Readings Independent Study, 2015

Living the Life of a Princess: Reflections of Women in Society

Certifications/Clearances

oBasic Life Support (BLS)

oAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

oAct 33, 34, 73 Clearances

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Employment/ Volunteer Experience

Allegheny Valley School – Pittsburgh, PA, 2014-2018

Personal Aide

oCare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

oDocument the progress that the individuals make in their daily activities

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Pittsburgh, PA, 2016-present

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Volunteer

oFacilitate events that raise funds to further research for cystic fibrosis treatment

In-home Personal Aide – Pittsburgh, PA, 2018-present

oProvide comprehensive care to elderly individuals

Administer medications, change dressings, give nebulizer treatments, clean and cook

Saint Francis University HUGS United – Costa Rica, 2017

Medical Mission Volunteer

oSee patients at several free clinics in Costa Rica

oAdminister medications from the clinic pharmacy

oTranslate the appointments

Special Olympics Allegheny County – Pittsburgh, PA, 2006-present

Special Olympics Volunteer

oWork at bowling, track and field, basketball, and swimming events

oOrganize the Bethel Park Cheerleaders to participate in Special Olympics

oRaise money for Special Olympics and participated in the Polar Plunge

Saint Francis University Best Buddies – Loretto, PA, 2014-2018

Peer Buddy

oSocialize with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Saint Francis University Honor’s Program Office – Loretto, PA, 2016-2018

Work Study Student

oProctor a Mac computer lab

Clinical Skills

oHistory and PE

oSuturing/ Removal

oSurgical First Assist

oInjections

oBandaging

oCatheters

oNG Tubes

oCPR

oCasting

oPre/Post OP Reports

oStaple/ Staple Removal

oFirst Aid

Awards/ Honors

Master’s Capstone Poster Presentation – 2019

Honors Thesis Poster Presentation – 2018

SFU Become That Someone Award – 2018

Saint Francis University Honor Society – 2018

SFU Spirit Award – 2017, 2018

Phi Eta Iota – 2017

Dean’s List – 2016, 2017

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society – 2015

Independent Research Poster Presentation – 2015

Provost’s List – 2014-2017

Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

Master of Physician Assistant Science, May 2019

Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, May 2018

Minor: Medical Spanish

Honor’s Program Graduate

Departmental Honors

Magna cum laude - Cumulative GPA: 3.78

Behavioral Medicine: 200+ hours clinical experience

Western PA Behavioral Health Resources, Grindstone, PA June-July 2018

Emergency Medicine: 200+ hours clinical experience

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center, Windber, PA July-August 2018

Family Medicine: 400+ hours clinical experience

Heritage Valley Medical Group, Aliquippa, PA October-December 2018

Internal Medicine: 200+ hours clinical experience

Lake Health Physician Group, Mentor, OH August-September 2018

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery: 300+ hours clinical experience

Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA February- March 2019

Pediatrics: 100+ hours clinical experience

Children's Community Pediatrics, Greensburg, PA March-April 2019

Surgery: 200+ hours clinical experience

Northern Utah Surgeons, Ogden, UT May-June 2018

Women’s Health: 200+ hours clinical experience

Fayette Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology UPMC, Uniontown, PA January-February 2019

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