Bryan Edwards
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Objective: Obtain employment in an organization that is patient centered,
fosters health and wellness, and is active in the community.
Education
Campbell University: Buies Creek, N.C. (2017- Present)
. Master of Physician Assistant Practice: anticipated graduation July
2019
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University: Greensboro,
N.C. (2003-2007)
. Bachelor of Arts: Visual Art
Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations
Rex Hospital--Raleigh, N.C.
Emergency Department--August 2018
Evaluated patients with acute disorders. Performed procedures such as wound
closure with sutures/staples, hip reduction, abscess drainage, injection
Yelverton's Enrichment Services-Garner, N.C.
Psychiatry-September 2018
Performed Psychiatric evaluation, medication management
Wake County Health Department-Raleigh, N.C.
Women's Health-October 2018
Performed pelvic examinations, pap smear, prenatal-postnatal care, STD
testing
Novant Presbyterian Hospital-Charlotte, N.C.
Internal Medicine-November 2018
Evaluated patients, performed hospital admissions, rounded on patients
Kidzcare Pediatrics-Sanford, N.C.
Pediatrics-December 2018
Performed well child examinations, and evaluated acute illnesses
WakeMed Surgery- Raleigh, N.C.
Surgery- January 2019
Assisted Surgeon in surgeries including but not limited to:
Cholecystectomy, Exploratory Laparotomy, Appendectomy, Hernia repair, Lysis
of adhesions, Gastric Bypass. Performed preop and post op examinations
Novant Health Village Family Care- Wake Forest, N.C.
Family Medicine- February 2019
Performed annual adult wellness examinations, evaluated acute illnesses,
participated in management of chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus,
C.A.D, A-fib, Depression, ADHD, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension
Raleigh Medical Group- Raleigh, N.C.
Primary Care- March 2019
Performed annual adult wellness examinations, evaluated acute illnesses
such as bronchitis, influenza, sinusitis, URI, gastroenteritis, UTI.
Participated in the management of chronic conditions such as Diabetes
Mellitus, C.A.D, A-fib, Depression, ADHD, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension,
Chronic kidney disease
Work Experience
Anesthesia Technician December 2016- July 2017
Rex Hospital
. Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine
anesthesia equipment and supplies.
. Maintain anesthesia medications, supplies and equipment according to
needs.
. Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia
delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia.
. Perform basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports
defective equipment and equipment malfunctions
appropriately/immediately.
. Assists with transport of patients and laboratory specimens as
necessary
Pharmacy Technician
April 2016- July 2017
Rex Hospital
. Assists in performance of controlled substance activities.
. Maintain knowledge of brand name and generic medications
. Uses available technological equipment in carrying out drug
distribution activities.
. Inspects all assigned medication storage areas of the hospital.
. Performs activities necessary in filling new orders and fulfilling
request for medication refills.
. Participates in the proper maintenance of medication inventory.
. Interprets medical orders and performs necessary pharmacy calculations
SME Representative
September 2015- April 2016
SME INC. USA
. Properly fit Durable Medical Equipment to each patient.
. Keep track of inventory, order and discontinue equipment as needed.
. Provide excellent customer service to each patient
. Maintain professional working relationship with Physicians and
patients.
. Ensure proper data entry of patient information.
. Provide gait training with crutches, walking boots, and knee braces.
Pharmacy Technician
April 2015- July 2016
CVS/Target Pharmacy
. Accurately and efficiently preparing prescription orders.
. Verifying prescription information and dosage.
. Entering patient and order information into the pharmacy system.
. Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare
providers.
. Organize inventory and alert Pharmacists to any shortages of
medications.
Physical Therapy Technician/Support Staff November
2014- March 2015
Avante/Results Physiotherapy
. Ensure accurate and timely filing of charts and documents and prepare
charts for next day patients.
. Assist patients with therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, and
neuromuscular rehabilitation
. Obtain new patient information and accurately enters patient
demographic and insurance information in system.
. Fax, track, and file evaluations and re-evaluations.
. Process medical records requests as required for active patients
. Assist patients by utilizing E-Stimulation machine, ultra sound, and
administering hot and cold packs.
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide
June 2012- November 2014
Aquatic Physical Therapy & Beyond
. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on
patients' responses and progress, and report to Physical Therapist.
. Perform data entry of progress and function of the patients.
. Maintain inventory of supplies in the clinic.
. Assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under
direction of Physical Therapist.
. Collect payment and file necessary paperwork.
. Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
. Utilize modalities ranging from electrical stimulation to ultrasound
under the direction of Physical Therapist.
Art Director May 2008 - June 2012
Boys & Girls Club Wake Forest, N.C.
. Prepared lesson plans to teach and develop youth creativity.
. Planned and promoted annual Art Show with the help of staff.
. Maintained and distributed money in art budget to run the Art program.
. Kept track of inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
. Assisted in other areas of the club, such as the gym, games-room,
multipurpose room, library, and computer lab.
Memberships
. Student member, AAPA (2017- present)
. Student member, NCAPA (2017-Present)
. Phi Theta Kappa Honor society (2010-2011)
Certifications/Training
. Basic Life Support (BLS)- certified through 2019
. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- certified through 2020
. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- certified through 2019
. EMT-B Certified in North Carolina through 2020
. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: training
completed 2018
Honors/Awards
. 1st place winner- National Arts Program Raleigh-Block gallery (2016)
. 1st place winner- National Arts Program Raleigh-Block gallery (2014)
. 1st place winner- National Arts Program Raleigh-Block gallery (2013)
. 2nd place winner-National Arts Program Raleigh-Block gallery (2011)
Interests/Activities
. Painting and drawing the human figure, anatomy, basketball, learning
new words