Assistant Medical

Kathleen (Bess) Cohen, PA-C

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

South University, Savannah, Georgia College of Health Professions

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (GPA: 3.7) March 2019

Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biology (GPA: 3.5) May 2015

Clinical Experience

Memorial Health University Medical Center Internal Medicine Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Internal Medicine (253 Hours)

Performed history and physicals, wrote progress notes, and worked with multiple residents and board-certified Internal Medicine physicians.

Managed complex patients with a variety of illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

Performed and observed various procedures such as suturing, phlebotomy, paracentesis, and interpreted x-rays, EKGs, and CT.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Pediatrics (217 Hours)

Performed history and physicals of children ranging from newborns to young adults.

Interpreted labs, streptococcus and influenza tests, and gave routine vaccinations.

Effingham Medical Partners, LLC Springfield, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Primary Care (209 Hours)

Conducted history and physicals on patients with various medical problems such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperlipidemia.

Interpreted lab results and performed various immunizations and routine blood draws.

Formed complex treatment plans in collaboration with board-certified Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physicians.

Winn Army Community Hospital Fort Stewart, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Emergency Medicine (217 Hours)

Conducted and documented history and physicals on patients ranging from infants to geriatrics.

Performed various procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing, stapling, Dermabond® placement, joint reductions, nail removals, IV placements, and interpreted EKGs, complete blood counts, and x-rays.

Worked with 7 different PAs and Physicians to learn a variety of techniques to work in an Emergency Medicine setting.

Memorial Health University Medical Center Surgery Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: General Surgery (301 Hours)

Worked with surgeons and surgical residents in five different surgical specialties: vascular, trauma, general, oncology, and gastrointestinal surgery.

First-assist duties included suturing, stapling, camera operation, and retraction. Also performed routine history and physicals during clinic hours.

Memorial Health University Family Medicine Center Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Women’s Health (232 Hours)

Conducted history and physical exams on patients with gynecological complaints.

Performed phlebotomies, removed sutures, placed IUDs, performed pelvic exams, recorded fetal heart tones, interpreted complete blood counts, and helped with STI testing and education.

Willingway Hospital Statesboro, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Behavioral Medicine (230 Hours)

Interviewed, conducted, and documented history and physicals on patients with addiction.

Attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and educational conferences relating to addiction.

AppleCare/Urgent Care Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation: Elective (209 Hours)

Collected histories and performed physicals on patients with a variety of complaints, ranging from Influenza and Streptococcus infections to broken bones.

Interpreted routine labs, urinalysis, and x-rays.

Performed procedures such as stapling, sutures, incision and drainage, nail removal, splinting, joint reduction, and venipuncture.

Professional Experience

Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, Georgia

Neonatal Technician in NICU; Backus Children’s Hospital (850 Hours) September 2015-October 2016

Assisted in making specific neonate formulas, collected breast milk from mothers, and fed babies.

St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital Savannah, Georgia

Acute Care Aide on the Orthopedic Floor (1,100 Hours) August 2015-December 2016

Assisted physical therapists in working with patients, cleaning stations, and restocking supplies.

PeeDee Health Care Darlington, South Carolina Student Observer and Medical Assistant (100 Hours) August 2014

Observed physicians while in the room with patients, took blood pressure and pulse, and assisted with drawing blood for analysis.

Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, Georgia

Student Observer Backus Children's Hospital (400 Hours) June 2014- July 2014

Observed and shadowed neurologists, allergists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, and surgeons for 9 weeks.

Savannah OB/GYN Savannah, Georgia Student observer (75 Hours) May 2011

High School Senior Project: Observed and shadowed doctors in the OR and during office visits.

Research Experience

HIV/AIDS Research Botswana, Africa Research Volunteer (100 Hours) May 2014

Interacted with different agencies attempting to decrease the incidence rate of HIV infection.

Assisted with data collection and interacted with patient who were being treated for HIV.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS) Hamilton, Bermuda Research Assistant Volunteer (120 Hours) May 2013

Collected algae samples from different aquatic locations in and around coral reefs in Bermuda.

Fixed and stained algae for quantitative analysis of microorganism

Certifications/Professional Associations

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) Expires April 2029

North Carolina State License Pending

PALS Certified Expires January 2021

BLS Certified Expires November 2019

ACLS Certified Expires August 2019

American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA); Student Member 2017- Present

Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA); Student Member 2017- Present

Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honor Society 2011-2015

Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society 2012-2015

Honors/Scholarships

Grit Award, South University, Savannah, GA Winter 2018

oAwarded for most hours worked during a clinical rotation.

Electronic Medical Records

EPIC, eClinical Works, DocuTAP

Leadership

Student Ambassador for South University’s PA Program (May 2017-Present)

Met, talked, and answered questions for prospective PA students and their families.

Savannah Country Day School Coach (January 2016-May 2016)

Assisted in coaching both junior varsity and varsity girls soccer.

Wilderness Adventures Staff (Summer 2015, 2016)

Counselor for middle and high school students in Hawaii (2015) and Spain (2016).

References

Susan Miller, PA-C, Academic Advisor

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Scott Bowling, PA-C, Emergency Medicine Clinical Preceptor

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Teyonka Wilson, PA-C, Urgent Care Elective Clinical Preceptor

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