SALONI ASHOK SWARUP
Objective
! To obtain a position as a Cardiothoracic surgical Physician Assistant.
************@*****.***
Clinical Training/Experience
Excel Care Medical Group; Rowland Heights, CA (Internal Medicine, Family
Practice - July 2013)
Collected histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory
data, developed diagnostic therapeutic plans, performed diabetic exams, provided
patient education, drained abscesses, removed sutures.
Western University Medical Center; Pomona, CA (Family Practice - June 2013)
Collected histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory
data, developed diagnostic therapeutic plans, performed diabetic exams, provided
in clinic treatments, visited group homes, provided patient education, drained
abscesses, removed sutures.
Memorial Care Medical Group; Long Beach, CA (Cardiothoracic Surgery - May
2013)
Assisted in cardiothoracic surgeries including Coronary artery bypass graft
placements (with endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting), Mitral valve replacement
and Aortic Valve replacement while maintaining sterility.
South Coast Health Center; Aliso Viejo, CA (Neurology - April 2013)
Helped prepare, assist and perform in-clinic Botox injections for cervical dystonia,
migraine headaches treatment. Assisted in treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s
and Parkinson’s disease.
Tustin Medical Group; Santa Ana, CA (Family Practice, Common Psychiatry -
March 2013)
Collected histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory
data, developed diagnostic therapeutic plans, performed diabetic exams, provided
in clinic treatments, visited group homes, provided patient education, drained
abscesses, removed sutures.
Lakewood Regional Medical Center Emergency Department; Lakewood, CA
(Emergency Medicine - February, 2013)
Assisted and managed soft tissue injuries and common ocular injuries, drained
abscesses, administered digital nerve blocks, performed digital rectal exams,
performed digital disimpaction, interpreted X-rays, CT scans and MRI’s and
performed several laceration repairs.
Gateway Medical Group; Anaheim, CA (Pediatrics - January 2013)
Diagnosed and managed a variety of pediatric problems including allergic,
respiratory, dermatological, congenital and musculoskeletal conditions.
Citrus Valley Medical Center; Covina, CA (Obstetrics/Gynecology - December
2012)
Assisted in labor and delivery with C-sections and vaginal deliveries, robotic and
open hysterectomies, helped with post-delivery abdominal closure.
Dr. Vinod Garg’s Clinic; Pomona, CA (General Surgery - November 2012)
Assisted in general surgeries including AAA aneurysm repair, cholecystectomy
(laparoscopic and open), appendectomy, AV fistulae placement, mastectomy, GI
exploratory surgeries, while maintaining sterility
Inland Neurosurgery Institute; Pomona, CA (Neurosurgery - October 2012)
Assisted in neurosurgical surgeries including spinal stenosis decompression,
transsphenoidal, hypophysectomy, spinal fusion, spinal disc herniation repair, while
maintaining sterility.
Family Medical Center of West Covina, CA (Family Practice - September 2012)
Collected histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory
data, developed diagnostic therapeutic plans, performed diabetic exams, provided
in clinic treatments, visited group homes, provided patient education, drained
abscesses, removed sutures.
Employment
Wellspring, Orange County - BEHAVIOR THERAPIST
Anaheim, CA - 10/2012 - 7/2012
Worked with children suffering from pervasive developmental diseases such as
Autism, Down’s syndrome, Asperger’s disease and Cerebral Palsy. Applied
principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to implement behavior changes in our
clientele.
Education
Western University of Health Sciences (Pomona, CA - 2011 - 2013)
- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton, CA - 2002 - 2007)
- Bachelors of Arts, Major: Psychology; Minor: Chemistry
Mithibai College of Arts (Mumbai, India - 1996 - 2001)
- Bachelors of arts in Psychology
!
Licences and Certificates/Leadership and Membership
- HIPAA Certificate
- BLS Certificate for healthcare provider
- National Commission of Physician Assistant Studies (NCCPA) eligible
since January 2014
- CAPA Public Education Committee Chair – July 2013 to current.
- CAPA Student Representative – July 2012 to June 2013.
- California Academy of Physician Assistants.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Honors and Awards
- Linda Fox Memorial Endowment Award - Class of 2013
- Magna Cum Lauda - California State University Fullerton February
2002 - May 2006
- Golden Key International Honor Society member
- Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology member
- Hiralal Gangashankar Pandit Award for excellence in English - 4/1999
References available on request