Kathryn Phillips

*** ****** ******, ******* ********, PA 18706

570-***-**** - acqday@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Competent, caring, energetic healthcare professional. Detail-oriented, analytical and systematic. Demonstrates excellent clinical skills enhanced by ability to develop rapport with patients and families. Focused on higher level quality of care. Competencies include:

-Patient Relations -HIPPA Compliance - Medical Testing and Diagnosis

- Patient Case Management - Patient Education - Treatment Plans

EDUCATION

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Current GPA: 3.89 Graduation:

August 2015

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA: 3.73 Graduation: May 2013

Minor in Neuroscience

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Pediatrics (July-August 2013) Dr. Gary Lawrence

Geisinger Pediatrics – Kistler Clinic Wilkes-Barre, PA

-Worked 240+ hours of care in pediatric practice

-Conducted initial evaluation for both sick and well child checks

-Performed routine screenings such as vision, hearing, and blood pressure checks

-Performed routine vaccinations

Psychiatry (August – September 2014) Chelsea Waters PA-C

Community Counseling Wilkes-Barre, PA

-Worked 250+ hours of psychiatric work

-Performed problem-oriented history and physicals on outpatient mental health patients

-Assessed and treated a variety of psychiatric patients

-Attended daily treatment team meetings

Emergency Medicine (October 2014-November 2014) Melissa Maiorana PA-C

Geisinger Community Medical Center Scranton, PA

-Worked 260+ hours of medical emergencies in the emergency room

-Interviewed, examined and treated numerous common and emergent conditions

-Further enhanced suturing technique

-Participated in acute management of trauma patients

-Performed intubations

-Developed orthopedic skills

-Performed simple surgical procedures, started IVs, and interpreted laboratory data, EKGs and radiographs

Internal Medicine (November-December 2014) Dr. John Citti

Intermountain Medical Group Kingston, PA

-Worked 260+ hours of Internal Medicine

-Made rounds on patients daily at inpatient hospital facilities and long term care facilities

-Conducted initial evaluation and workup of new and existing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings

-Interpreted EKGs and nuclear tests

-Performed blood pressure checks and numerous IM injections

-Performed yearly physical examinations, examined and treated patients with common ailments as well as management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis, and heart disease

General Surgery (January 2015-February 2015) Renny Stocum PA-C

Lourdes Hospital Binghamton, NY

-Worked 250+ hours of General Surgery with time spent in various surgical sub-specialties

-Conducted surgical admission histories and physical exams

-First/second assist in OR on various general, orthopedic, plastic, urology, cardiology, and vascular surgical services

-Performed daily rounds/documentation for surgical service patients

-Executed procedures such as suturing, NG tube insertion, catheter insertion and removal, PICC line removal

Family Medicine 3 month Preceptorship ( February 2015-May 2015) Dr. Janusz Wolanin

Wilkes- Barre General Hospital Wilkes-Barre/Nanticoke/Mountain Top, PA

-Worked 600+ hours of Primary Care Practice

-Made rounds and managed daily care on patients at inpatient hospital facilities and long term care facilities

-Conducted multiple new patient interviews and physicals

-Evaluated new and existing patients for acute illnesses and monitored chronic conditions with medications and laboratory evaluation

-Performed multiple IM injections, blood pressure checks and EKGs

OB/GYN (May 2015-June 2015) Dr. Gehred Wetzel

Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Tyler Memorial Hospital Wilkes-Barre/Tunkhannock PA

-Completed routine women’s health examinations

-Evaluated pregnant patients at various gestational points, both normal and high-risk presentations

-Assisted in various surgical procedures

-Assisted in the delivery process

Plastic Surgery (July 2015- August 2015) Dr. Thomas Bitterly

Geisinger Medical Center Danville, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Scribe America, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton PA May 2011 – August 2013

Emergency Department Scribe

-Completed all aspects of patient documentation including HPI, ROS, PE, DDX, MDM, procedures, and discharge instructions

-Gained a large amount of pharmacological and medical knowledge

-Gained over 2,500 hours of emergency room setting experience

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Mountain Top, PA 2012- July 2013

Pharmacy Technician

-Filled medications based on medical diagnoses

- Educated Patients on common side effects of medications

- Gained pharmacological and medical knowledge

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support June 2014

Basic Life Support and First Aid Fall 2013

MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

Member, Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honor Society

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