Detail-oriented person with an extensive amount of exposure to patient care and clinical/operative procedures. Looking to secure a position in the Atlanta area that will give me the chance to use my educational background, organizational skills, and teachable attitude to add value to the healthcare team as a physician assistant.
Employment
Dermatology Associates
Gainesville, Florida 5/2014 – 12/2016
Performed thorough history and assisted on diagnostic workup of patients.
Performed daily SOAP notes for a variety of patients and various procedures including but not limited to: suture removals, skin tag removals, extractions, wound care.
Assisted with various procedures including but not limited to: cyst I&D, skin cancer surgical excisions, injections, foreign body removals.
Trained new employees.
Clinical Experience
Memorial Health University Medical Center – Emergency Medicine
Savannah, GA February 11, 2019- March 15, 2018
Managed patients in the emergency setting.
Performed a variety of procedure including I&D, suturing, pelvic exams, and central line placements.
Assisted on ACLS/BLS and central line placements.
Interpreted a variety of imaging and laboratory results.
Liberty Regional Medical Center – General Surgery
Hinesville, GA January 7, 2019- February 8, 2019
First assisted in general surgery operative cases
Performed various skin closure techniques including subcutaneous, simple interrupted, running sutures, staples, dermabond skin adhesive, and steri-strips.
Clinically, performed incision and drainage procedures, provided local anesthetic, participated in wound management of decubitus ulcers and post-operative incisions, placed unna boots, removed sutures and staples, removed chest tubes, interpreted diagnostic imaging, radiology reports, and labs.
Documented clinical notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries on Azalea EMR system.
Memorial Health University Medical Center – Internal Medicine
Savannah, GA May 14, 2018- June 15, 2018; November 5, 2018- December 7, 2018
Assisted in the treatment and management of patients in the inpatient setting.
Memorial Health University Medical Center – Women’s Health
Savannah, GA October 1, 2018- November 2, 2018
Placed Intra-Uterine Devices (Mirena and Skyla).
Measured fetal heart tones.
Performed pelvic exams, pap smears, Gonococcal and Chlamydia testing, Wet Preps, and Microscopic Analysis of Pathology.
Assisted in deliveries, Cesarean Sections, Vaginal Hysterectomies, Endometrial Ablations, Dilation and Curettage procedures, and evaluations under anesthesia.
Internal and External fetal heart monitoring.
Gainesville Pediatric Associates – Pediatrics
Gainesville, FL August 6, 2018- September 7, 2018
Treated a variety of pediatric dermatologic diseases.
Nebulizer treatment administration.
Gateway Behavioral Health- Behavioral Medicine
Savannah, GA July 2, 2018- August 3, 2018
Carelogic EMR system
Curtis V Cooper Primary Care
Savannah, GA April 9, 2018- May 11, 2018
Treated a variety of pediatric and adult dermatologic diseases.
Diabetic foot exams.
Nebulizer treatment administration.
Internship
North Florida Regional Hospital
Student, Cardiothoracic surgery (40 hours) Gainesville, Florida
2011-2012
Community Service Experience
Oak Hall School
Math Tutor
Gainesville, Florida August 2014 – December 2016
Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, Florida 2013-2015
Education
South University, Savannah, Georgia
College of Health Professions
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Graduation Date: March 29, 2019
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Graduated December 2016
Certifications and Affiliations
NCCPA Certification: Anticipated for April 2019
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA): Student Member (2017 – present)
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA): Student Member (2017 – present)
Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honor Society: Member (2012-present)