Physician Assistant

Objective

Certified Physician Assistant graduate from Gardner-Webb University, May 2019. Seeking full-time employment in the surgical field. Pursuing a career to devote my knowledge, skills and passion to providing quality patient-oriented healthcare.

Education

Master’s Degree

January 2017 – May 2019 Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Intensive training program including 16 months of didactic studies and 12 months of various clinical rotations.

Clinical Rotations in Chronological Order:

Family Medicine

Forest City Family Care

6 weeks

Mental Health

Center for Emotional Health

3 weeks

Pediatrics

Express Care Pediatrics

3 weeks

General Surgery

Women’s Health

Emergency Medicine

Orthopedics (Elective)

Underserved

Internal Medicine

Rutherford Surgical Associates

Siouxland Obstetrics & Gynecology

CaroMont ED

CNOS Orthopedics

Hopewell Family Medicine

Shelby Medical Associates

6 weeks

3 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

3 weeks

6 weeks

Undergraduate Degree

2011 - 2015 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Minor in Chemistry

Dean’s List, 2014 - 2015

Clinical Skills

●Broad knowledge of primary care & medical management

●Knowledgeable in injections, casting and postoperative care

●Clinical diagnosis, medical management, preventative medicine, patient education and substance abuse

●Experience as 1st assistant in General Surgery and as 2nd assistant in multiple different Orthopedic surgical procedures

●Write or dictate a complete history and physical exam of adults and pediatric patients

●Imaging interpretation and laboratory diagnostics

●Work effectively with supervising physician and other health care professionals as a team member

●Wound care and laceration repair

Licenses/Certificates

NCCPA Certified May 2019

North Carolina Medical License June 2019

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Basic Life Support, CPR Certification

Employment Summary

Phlebotomist Interstate Blood and Plasma Inc. Madison, Wisconsin

November 2015 - January 2017

Performed peripheral venipunctures to obtain plasma. Monitored the plasmapheresis machines and donors’ venipuncture sites. Displayed leadership and problem-solving skills. Delegated tasks among team members and assisted in new employee training. Worked competently under stressful conditions together with coworkers.

Plasma Center Technician Biolife Plasma Services Sioux City, Iowa

June 2015 – November 2015

Obtained blood pressure and heart rate. Performed initial blood analysis through finger sticks. Collected blood samples and centrifuged blood to obtain hematocrit and total protein levels. Contributed to a healthy team culture and maintained a professional work demeanor in a challenging environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant Tristate Nursing Sioux City, Iowa

December 2013 – May 2015

General CNA responsibilities such as patient hygiene, ambulation and feedings. Aided residents in daily activities while providing companionship and care. Established meaningful patient relationships.

Professional Associations

•2017 - Present, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

•2017 - Present, Student Member, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

•2018 - Present, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Computer Skills

•Athenahealth, Practice Fusion, Meditech, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts and Epic EMR Systems

•Windows Word, Excel and PowerPoint

References

•Available upon request

•Reed McGill, Orthopedic Physician Assistant

•Dr. Michael Ribadeneyra, Internal Medicine

•Jamie Camp, Physician Assistant Professor at Gardner-Webb University

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