Physician Assistant

Celina Birecki, PA-S, MS, RD/LD

**** ***** *** ***. **, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15232 *******@*****.*** (863)288- 8702

CAREER GOAL: To be a Physician Assistant who educates and empowers patients to take charge of their health through

adopting healthy life styles and enhance patients’ life via optimal medical management.

PROFILE

*RELIABLE *ORGANIZED *HARDWORKING *PUNCTUAL

Very organized and excellent in time management

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Works well independently or in a group

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Positive and enthusiastic; always determined to achieve results

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Creative and resourceful

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Excellent interpersonal communication skills

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Fluent in five foreign languages

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• Excellent in computer skills and electronic charting

EDUCATION

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Completion July 2014

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Experimental Medicine Graduated September 2002

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Dietetic Internship Completed July 2000

Capital Health Regional Program, Edmonton, Alberta

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science Graduated April 1999

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Dental Office and Chairside Assisting Program Graduated May 1992

Career Canada College, Toronto, Ontario

Medical Office and Laboratory Assisting Program Graduated March 1989

Career Canada College, Toronto, Ontario

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

upcoming clinical rotation 4/21/14 5/22/14

Family Practice

Scherer Family Practice; Oakmont, PA

• Skills that will be acquired encompass: conducting history and physical exams in patients of

various ages; health maintenance; wound care; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating

proper referrals, educating patients on disease prevention and health promotion, and

documentation.

3/17/14 4/17/14

Psychiatry

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System; Pittsburgh, PA

• Experiences include: Participated in outpatient clinic and inpatient treatment team meetings;

performed history and physical exams, medical and psychiatric inpatient care; evaluated and

interpreted laboratory data; medication management and medical documentation.

2/10/14 3/13/14

Emergency Medicine

UPMC Passavant Hospital; Cranberry, PA

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Conducted problem focused history and physical exams, evaluated laboratory results, interpreted

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x-rays and EKGs, developed differential diagnoses, diagnosed medical condition and provided

treatment accordingly. Performed wound care, suturing/ stapling of laceration, and splinting of

fractures.

1/6/14 2/6/14

Pediatric ENT

Allegheny General Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

• Conducted history and physical exams, diagnosed medical condition and recommended treatment

plan; dictated H & P and SOAP notes. Participated in outpatient surgery and procedures and

performed patient education.

11/4/13 12/12/13

General Surgery

UPMC Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

• Participated in burn and trauma team daily inpatient rounds, performed history and physical exams

at ICU inpatient and outpatient clinic, assisted during surgery, performed subcutaneous and

subcuticular suture, and staple of skin graft, attended surgical grand rounds. Experienced level 3

trauma patient assessment and management; trauma, burn, cardiothoracic, vascular and general

surgeries.

9/30/13 10/31/13

Pediatrics

Steel City South Pediatrics; Pittsburgh, PA

• Performed history and physical exams, well child check-up, immunization recommendation and

health maintenance, and consult referrals; educated patients and parents on health promotion, and

documentation.

8/26/13 9/26/13

Women’s Health

Women’s Health & Laser Care; Altoona, PA

• Performed annual women’s health exams, pap smears, STD tests, endometrial biopsy, skin tag

excision, Depo-Provera injection, fundal height measurement, pessary placement and discharge

summaries; first or second assist during surgery, surgical procedures participated include:

gynecological procedures and treatment of incontinence: Interstim implantation, bulking agent

injection, and sling placement.

7/15/13 8/15/13

Internal Medicine

Comprehensive Care Associates – UPMC; Pittsburgh, PA

• Performed history and physical exams, interpreted laboratory results, EKG and x-rays,

recommended treatment plans and health maintenance, provided patient education on diet and

healthy lifestyle modifications and disease prevention.

6/3/13 7/11/13

Infectious Disease

Steel Valley Infectious Disease; Monroeville, PA

• Acquired skills include: performing H & P, ordering and interpreting x-ray, EKG, laboratory

results; diagnosing and choosing the appropriate antibiotics.

OTHER HEALTH RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Clinical Dietitian August 2011-May 2012

Celina Birecki, PA-S, MS, RD/LD

5780 Fifth Ave Apt. 3C, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15232 *******@*****.*** (863)288- 8702

The Oaks at Avon Nursing and Rehabilitation, Avon Park, Florida

Chief Clinical Dietitian Dec 2008-August 2011

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Sebring, Florida

Clinical Dietitian April 2005-Nov 2008

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Sebring, Florida

Diabetes Educator & Dietitian April 2004-May 2005

Diabetes Center, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Sebring, Florida

Medical Assistant April 1990-Dec 1991

Dr. Paul Cutler, M.D., Willowdale, Ontario

• Performed vital signs, venipuncture, finger puncture, E.K.G., pulmonary function and

blood glucose tests

• Performed reception duties – filing, invoicing, and scheduling appointments

CERTIFICATION

• Registered & Licensed Dietitian/ Nutritionist, 2000 – 2015

• General and Pediatric First Aid, C.P.R. 1994,1997, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2013

PUBLICATIONS

• Master dissertation “Gangliosides and Nutrient Absorption in the Intestine”. University of Alberta,

Edmonton, Alberta

• “Adaptation following intestinal resection: mechanisms and signals.” Best Practice & Research

Clinical Gastroenterology. Volume 17(6): 981-995, 2003

• “Dietary gangliosides enhance in vitro lipid uptake in weanling rats”

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2006 42(1):59-65

VOLUNTEER

• Directed the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) in 2010

INTERESTS

• Healthy Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Classical Music, Guitar and Tennis

REFERENCES

• Available upon request

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