JENNIFER R. HIGHAM, PA-C

469-***-**** ● ac9fkj@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

South University, Savannah, Georgia College of Health Professions Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Jan 2017-Mar 2019 Baylor University, Waco, Texas College of Arts and Science Bachelor of Science, Biology (Chemistry Minor) Aug 2006 – Dec 2010 Dean’s List 2008-2009, Presidential Scholarship, Roberta Reeves Scholar CERTIFICATIONS

• NCCPA Certification – 4/15/2019; NCCPA ID: 1162372

• BLS Certified – Expires August 2019

• ACLS Certified – Expires October 2019

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

AppleCare/Memorial Urgent Care Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation, Urgent Care (Projected 200+ hours) Feb 2019-Mar 2019

• Performed detailed history and physical examination in acute and immediate care setting across lifespan

• Appropriately diagnosis and treat a variety of diseases including but not limited to URIs, viral syndromes, influenza, pneumonia, pharyngitis, asthma exacerbation, otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, allergic reactions and rashes, fractures/dislocations, gastroenteritis, burns, and traumatic wounds

• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate diagnostic tests

• Minor procedures such as laceration repair, wound care, incision and drainage, foreign body removal

• Computer Skills: Docutap software

Pediatric Associates of Savannah Savannah, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Pediatrics (200 hours) Jan 2019 – Feb 2019

• Management of acute and well care visits of newborns to 18 years of age in an office setting

• Obtained detailed patient histories, performed physical exams and developed assessment and plan, and pharmacological management of ADHD

• Diagnosed and treat common pediatric problems including but not limited to: influenza, sinusitis, otitis media, asthma, ADHD, gastroenteritis

• Computer Skulls: eClinicals software

Harbor Town Pulmonary/Roper St. Francis Charleston, South Carolina Clinical Rotation, Internal Medicine (300 hours) Nov 2018 – Dec 2018

• Management of acute and chronic care across lifespan with exposure but not limited to COPD, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, sepsis, asthma and acute respiratory distress syndrome

• Obtained detailed patient histories, performed physical exams and developed assessment and plan, manage maintenance medicine in outpatient setting JENNIFER R. HIGHAM, PA-C

Curriculum Vitae

2

• Responsible for hospital admission, inpatient rounding, assessed need, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, managed pharmacological treatment, prepared patients for discharge and complete discharge summaries

• Assisted and observed bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tube placement

• Computer skills: Aprima software, Cerner software, Dragon Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, Georgia

Clinical Rotation, Behavioral Health (200 hours) Oct 2018 – Nov 2018

• Obtained, documented histories for new admits and current inpatient patients

• Management of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar, histrionic, autism, major depression, psychosis, anti-social behavior

• Attended group therapy sessions focused on recovery for patients OBGYN Specialists of Columbus/Piedmont Columbus Regional Columbus, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Women’s Health (250 hours) Aug 2018 – Sept 2018

• Management of acute and chronic care across adult and geriatric patients with exposure to but not limited to well women visit, prenatal care, post-partum care, urinary incontinence, hormone therapy, vaginal disorders, contraception management

• Performed pap smears, bimanual exams, fundal height measurements, obtaining fetal heart tones, ultrasound and cervical dilation checks

• First assisted in C-sections, hysterectomies, dilation and curettage, endometrial ablations, tubal ligations and several vaginal deliveries

• Computer Skills: Intergy software

Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Surgery (350 hours) July 2018 – Aug 2018

• Core duties include: perform patient history and physical exam, inpatient rounding, pre-op and post-op office visits

• Participated on general surgery, bariatric, colo-rectal, vascular and trauma surgery teams

• Assisted in operating room for more than seven surgeons of broad specialties including Di Vinci, wound debridement, limb amputation, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula, laparoscopic and open surgeries

• Computer Skills: Epic software

St. Francis Hospital Columbus, Georgia

Clinical Rotation, Emergency Medicine (200 hours) May 2018 – Jun 2018

• Obtained patient histories, performed physical exam, and developed assessment and treatment plans in an emergent setting

• Appropriately diagnosis and treat a variety of diseases including but not limited to viral syndromes, vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, exacerbation of COPD, stroke, MI, Bell’s palsy, drug and alcohol intoxication, chest pain, respiratory distress, neurological dysfunction

• Interpreted EKG, lab results, radiographs and CT imaging

• Procedures performed: suturing, catheters, IVs, injections, fluorescein stains, splinting, and foreign body removal, pelvic exams, lumbar puncture, incision and drainage Memorial University Health Center Savannah, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Primary Care (200 hours) Apr 2018 – May 2018

• Involved in all aspects of patient care across lifespan including: detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans and prescription medications JENNIFER R. HIGHAM, PA-C

Curriculum Vitae

3

• Appropriately diagnosed and treat including but not limited to chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, acute respiratory infections, annual physicals, school/sports physicals, well women care, diabetic neuropathy, UTI’s, weight management, major depressive disorder, gynecological problems

• Advise and educate patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, effective disease prevention

• Performed breast exams, cervical exams, injections and venipuncture

• Computer Skills: Epic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern California Research Center San Diego, California Clinical Research Coordinator June 2015 – October 2016

• Responsible for overseeing 10+ clinical research studies for Merck, GSK, Novartis, Eli Lily

• Perform procedures and lab processing required by specific clinical trial protocol

• Data management and regulatory management of all clinical trial records Project Coordinator La Jolla, California

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute August 2014-June 2015

• Responsible for 35+ drug discovery projects at the Conrad Prebys Screening Center

• Spearheaded the redevelopment and maintenance of the project management portal

• Responsible BioMarin, Celgene, for project Alzheimer’s managing Association the Mayo portfolios. Clinic, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, COMMUNITY SERVICE

International Service Learning Managua, Nicaragua

Medical Missions Team Member December 2008 – January 2009

• Provided medical care to underserved villages outside the capital of Managua

• Responsible medication for triaging and charting patient history, taking vital signs and dispensing LANGUAGES

• Mandarin – fluent

REFERENCES

• James Austin Ball, MD

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o Phone: 843-***-****

• Allison Andrews, PA-C

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o Phone: 912-***-****

• Susan Miller, PA-C

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o Phone: 912-***-****

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