Physician Assistant

CAILA J. PAQUIN

952-***-**** § *****.******@*****.*** § 548 Longfellow Lane § Harleysville, PA 19438 EDUCATION

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA – expected graduation July 2019 Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Scheduled date for taking NCCPA Boards - August 6, 2019 Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL – May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Minor in Urban Studies

Honors Dean’s List & President’s Scholarship

GPA 3.7/4.0

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medicine Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA 4/29/19 to 5/31/19 Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with varying levels of acuity. Managed patients by interpreting imaging, performing ultrasounds, evaluating diagnostic studies, splinting, applying local anesthesia, suturing, and stapling wounds. Pediatrics Melrose Park Pediatrics, Melrose Park, IL 3/18/19 to 4/19/19 Assessed patients of varying ages from neonate to adolescent. Managed routine pediatric illnesses and documented all encounters. Performed rapid strep and flu. Effectively communicated in English and some Spanish with ESL patients. Internal Medicine Allegheny General & West Penn Hospitals, Pittsburgh, PA 2/11/19 to 3/15/19 Evaluated a variety of medical conditions in inpatient, ER, and outpatient settings with a great level of autonomy. Presented patients on morning rounds and developed care plans. Documented encounters and provided patient education. Managed patients along with the infectious disease team for one week. Critical Care Medicine UPMC Presbyterian & Magee Hospitals, Pittsburgh, PA 1/7/19 to 2/8/19 Aided in the care of critically ill patients across multiple ICU settings. Presented on morning rounds and organized medical management as part of a team. Placed ultrasound-guided central lines and performed echocardiograms. Pediatric Dermatology Children’s Dermatology Services, Wexford, PA 11/5/18 to 12/14/18 Independently evaluated dermatologic complaints in patients from infancy to adolescence. Provided patient education on a variety of conditions. Performed the bulk of patient/parent care. Documented all encounters on EPIC EMR system. Family Practice Putnam North Family Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK 10/1/18 to 11/2/18 Cared for patients with a variety of chronic and acute concerns including diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and headaches. Attended pharmaceutical and medical society lectures on various medications, illnesses, and policies. Managed medication samples. Performed digital blocks, cryotherapy, and ear irrigation. Psychiatry Ohio Valley Hospital, McKees Rocks, PA

8/27/18 to 9/28/18 Performed daily and new patient psych evaluations. Participated in inpatient rounding and medical decision-making. Contacted patient’s family members to facilitate care. Documented daily encounters. Observed outpatient encounters. Women’s Health Down East Community Hospital, Machias, ME 7/16/18 to 8/17/18 Performed breast, pelvic, and fetal exams with ultrasound when needed. Assisted during gynecologic surgeries and cesarean sections. Assisted with deliveries and various outpatient gynecologic procedures. Performed circumcisions. Surgery UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

6/4/18 to 7/13/18 Assisted during general, thoracic, burn, and trauma surgeries. Placed sutures and staples. Evaluated pre- and post-operative patients and participated in daily management. Evaluated trauma cases and assisted with outpatient burn care. WORK EXPERIENCE

Patient Care Technician Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton IL 3/2016 – 7/2017 Assisted a wide variety of patients on stroke, brain injury, orthopedic/ musculoskeletal, spinal cord injury, and neuromuscular units with their activities of daily living. Partnered with nursing staff to encourage patients’ independence. Case Management Intern Marjorie Kovler Center, Chicago, IL 9/2014 – 12/2014 Coordinated assistance for asylum-seeking clients. Networked to find emergency and long-term housing. Assisted clients with daily needs and language barriers. Obtained education about modern-day, politically-sanctioned torture. Staff/Operations Manager Intermission Youth Hostel, Bergen, Norway 6/2014 – 7/2014 Worked as part of a seven-person team responsible for booking, cleaning, and welcoming guests to the hostel. Organized activities celebrating Norwegian traditions and introducing travelers to American culture. Community Life Council Wheaton College Residence Life, Wheaton, IL 8/2013 – 5/2014 Partnered with the Residential Assistant in floor event planning and student care. Worked as part of a twelve-person team to plan events for the 500+ student dorm. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Receptionist DeSales University, Lansdale, PA (6/2015 – 8/2015) Barista Sam’s Café, Wheaton, IL (10/2013 – 11/2015) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2019-Present, Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants 2016-Present, American Academy of Physician Assistants CERTIFICATIONS

2018-Present, Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Certification 2017-Present, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015-Present, American Red Cross, Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification 2015-2017, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification

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