Sharee Knox

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Charleston, SC

843-***-****

ac8ujf@r.postjobfree.com

Compassionate, goal-oriented, and hard-working professional with leadership and training experience. Consistently displays a friendly demeanor and a passion for healthcare. Strong ability to build relationships with patients and families. Works well individually as well as part of a team. Seeking a Physician Assistant position in Psychiatry.

Education

Downstate Medical Center-State University of New York Brooklyn, NY June 2016-Aug 2018

Bachelor of Science, Major: Physician Assistant Studies

Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Blacksburg, VA July 2013-May 2014

Post Baccalaureate program

Certificate received: May 2014

Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Aug 2008-Dec 2011

Bachelor of Science, Major: Biology

Minor-Psychology

Clinical Experience

Downstate Medical Center: Physician Assistant Program New York, NY

Internal medicine elective: Dr. Derek Chung’s office Aug 2018-Aug 2018

Pediatrics: Kings County Hospital Jul 2018-Aug 2018

Primary Care: Dr. Derek Chung’s office May 2018-Jun 2018

Emergency Medicine: Woodhull Medical Center Apr 2018-May 2018

Surgery, General: Downstate medical center Feb 2018-Mar 2018

Psychiatry: Kings County Hospital Jan 2018-Feb 2018

Reviewed patient charts and assessed patient’s mental health via interview

Discussed effectiveness of current medication(s)

Educated patients on overall wellness and health maintenance

Collaborated with psychiatrist and other team members to formulate

realistic treatment and management plans for psychiatric conditions

Maintained consistent and accurate provider documentation

Geriatrics: Kingsbrook Jewish nursing and rehab center Jan 2018-Jan 2018

Medical elective, hematology: Downstate medical center Dec 2017-Dec 2017

Obstetrics and Gynecology: Woodhull Medical center Oct 2017-Nov 2017

Internal medicine: Kings County Hospital Sept 2017-Oct 2017

Clinical Skills

Performed: IV, Venipuncture, Finger stick/heel stick, EKGs, aseptic technique, pelvic/speculum exams, pap smear, evaluating fetal position, urethral catheterization, wound care/dressing, simple sutures, incision and drainage, culture obtained (blood, throat, wound, vaginal), pulmonary function test, cerumen removal, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, DRE

Assisted: BLS/ACLS in code, chest tube insertions/removal, insertion of central line, assisted delivery (vaginal and C-section), ABG Adult brachial, endotracheal intubation, nebulizer treatment, lumbar punctures, casting/splinting, joint injections

Additional Medical Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant Oct 2015-Jun 2016

Horizon Health Systems, Charleston, SC

Assisted patients with daily living activities

Engaged patients in proper mobility and exercise

Obtained vitals; administered medication and monitored for possible side effects

Medical mission trip Dec 2013-Dec 2013

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Designed education models

Utilized curriculum to teach students (ages 5 to 18) about bullying, violence prevention,

sexual abuse, and safety procedures

Medical University of South Carolina Research Lab Technician June 2010-Aug 2010

Grew, split, and maintained cells; ran acrylic gels

Developed Western Blots

Presented project results to MUSC graduate professionals

Certifications and Accomplishments

SC Physician Assistant license eligible-active application Mar 2019

NC Licensed Physician Assistant Feb 2019

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant Nov 2018

Basic Life Support for healthcare providers Apr 2017

HCCS HIPAA compliance May 2016

Infection control and barrier and barrier precautions certification Dec 2016

Certified Nursing Aid Certificate, Trident Technical College Sept 2015

Co-founder of pre-medical club, Charleston Southern University Sep 2009

Volunteer Service

Youth President July 2008-July 2013

Gospel Mission Apostolic Church

Organized and coordinated events for young people

Mentored fellow youth through biblically related readings and small group activities

Ambassador / Member Jan 2011–Jan 2012

American Heart Association

Represented American Heart Association at MUSC Annual Health Fair

Conducted presentation at local health conference on cardiovascular disease and prevention

Coordinated Power Sunday at church; informed participants on how to eat healthy; made a healthy meal according to AHA standards; distributed healthy food samples

Volunteer Aug 2010–Aug 2011

Trident Hospital

Discharged patients

Provided patients with snacks; delivered food and occasionally fed patients

Volunteer (Summer Camp) June 2011; July 2012

Camp Happy Days

Assisted children diagnosed with cancer with various activities; Volunteered as Special Events Coordinator; set-up props and decorations for daily themed-events

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