Physician Assistant
Resume:
Elizabeth C. Willistein
Rochester, NY 14620
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Physician Assistant (2012)
Rochester Institute of Technology- Rochester, New York
EMPLOYMENT
Outpatient Dermatology – Advanced Dermatology Associates – Rochester, NY
(06/03/2013- current) Employer: Stephen Presser, MD
Manage patients in the outpatient setting with a wide variety of medical dermatologic conditions.
In office procedures include minor surgeries for dysplastic nevi and skin carcinoma, shave/bunch
biopsies, suturing, cultures and skin scraping for microscopic evaluation; procedures also
included surgical repairs post MOHs surgery (including facial repairs).
Solid Organ Transplant and Hepatology – Strong Memorial Hospital – Rochester, NY
(10/01/2012- 05/17/2013) Director of Program: Mark Orloff, MD
Managed inpatients both pre and post-operatively requiring solid organ transplant as well as
hepatology patients; daily tasks include multi-disciplinary and medical rounds, care of acute
conditions, consulting with specialty teams, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiology
tests and images, daily progress notes, admissions, discharges and minor procedures on the floor.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Geriatrics – VA of WNY Healthcare at Batavia – Batavia, NY
(04/09/2012-05/10/2012) Supervisor: Marc Maller, MD
Rounded on assigned patients daily, reviewed patient labs, treatments and plan of care;
rounded with clinical wound team; participated in multi-disciplinary rounds for each patient
working with social work, physical therapy, home nursing and discharge coordinators.
Pediatrics – Rochester General Hospital- Rochester, NY
(03/05/2012-04/05/2012) Supervisor: Heidi W. Smith, MD
Aided in the care of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting, completing well-child and acute
illness visits; counseled families on appropriate care at home for healthy development.
Surgical Intensive Care – Rochester General Hospital- Rochester, NY
(01/30/2012-03/01/2012) Supervisor: James E. Szalados, MD
Rounded daily on assigned patients; wrote progress notes, assessed plan of care and
recommended treatment plans; performed several procedures including foley placements, arterial
line and central line placements, and NG tube placements.
General & Trauma Surgery- Strong Memorial Hospital- Rochester, NY
(12/19/2011-01/26/2012) Supervisor: Mark Gestring, MD
Rounded on assigned patients daily; assisted in general, trauma and transplant surgery; involved
in the pre and post-operative care of patients including follow-ups as outpatients; performed
clinical and surgical skills such as wound closure, removal of sutures and staples, and JP tubes.
Inpatient Medicine – Intensive Care Unit at Unity Hospital- Rochester, NY
(11/14/2011-12/15/2011) Supervisor: Joanne Hessney, MD
Rounded on assigned patients daily; performed multiple procedures including foley placements,
arterial line, IV line and NG tube placements and intubations; involved in the diagnosis and
treatment of acute critical conditions.
Obtetrics & Gynecology- August Family Birth Place at Unity Hospital- Rochester, NY
(10/10/2011-11/10/2011) Supervisor: Ila Hughes, RPA-C
Surgical experience included cesarean sections, hysterectomies, dilation and curettage
and tubal ligations; Assisted with vaginal deliveries and laceration repairs; Outpatient care
included prenatal visits, gynecological exams, and diagnosis and treatment of gynecological
conditions.
Orthopaedics – Interlakes Orthopaedic Surgery – Geneva, NY
(09/06/2011-10/06/2011) Supervisor: Marc Siditsky, RPA-C
Surgical experience included arthroscopies, joint replacement and reconstruction, ACL
repairs and spinal fusions; Outpatient care included management of chronic and acute
conditions, interpretation of radiographic images, casting, joint injections and closed
reductions.
Emergency Medicine – Montrose Memorial Hospital – Montrose, CO
(08/01/2011-09/01/2011) Supervisor: Douglas Borgo, MD
Evaluated, diagnosed and treated presentations of acute conditions. Included suturing,
stapling, reducing and casting fractures, foley and IV placements, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures
and cardiac resuscitation.
Family Medicine – Tri-County Family Medicine - Cohocton, NY
(06/27/2011-07/28/2011) Supervisor: Jessica Smith, RPA-C
Aided in the care of patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly; successfully performed
pelvic exams & pap smears, injections, assisted in skin biopsies and wart treatments.
Psychiatry – Unity Behavioral Health at St. Mary’s Hospital – Rochester, NY
(05/23/2011-06/23/2011) Supervisor: Nusrat Shafiq, MD
Rounded on assigned inpatients with various psychiatric illnesses and participated in treatment
plans; Outpatient care included evaluations, management and counseling of patients.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association BLS (CPR and AED) (Jan 2013- current)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Rochester Regional Physician Assistant Association- Member (Jan 2014 -current)
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants- Member (Aug 2013 -current)
Rochester Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Student Association- Member
(2008-2012)
AWARDS
Dean’s List Recipient at RIT (2008- 2012)
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Heritage Christian Services, Rochester, NY– Direct Support Professional
(2008- 2011)
SECONDARY LANGUAGES
Spanish- Participated in a Rotary Exchange Student Program in Madrid, Spain for 9
months
(2007-2008)
REFERENCES
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