Physician Assistant

AMANDA L. ANDERSON

*** **** *** ***., *********, CA 92025 • 760-***-**** • ******.***********@*****.***

*Open to Relocation*

EDUCATION

Touro College School of Health Sciences

Physician Assistant Program, New York, NY

M.S., Physician Assistant Studies June, 2015

California State University, San Marcos

B.S., General Biology June, 2011

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Rotations: 49 weeks of full-time clinical rotations at the following sites:

Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (elective)

Montefiore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY - OB/GYN

United States VA Hospital, Saint Albans, NY - Long Term Care

The Doctors Office, Vista, CA - Primary care/Family medicine

North Central Bronx Hospital, Bronx, NY - Emergency Medicine

Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (elective), . . General Surgery, Psychiatry

Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY - Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine,

Pediatrics

Masters Project:

Efficacy of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in different subsets of populations was researched and compared to existing co-morbidities that could potentially affect the outcome of the therapy. This literature review incorporated peer review articles that analyzed a wide variety of women and couples who underwent IVF. Recommendations for patients, providers and legislators were made using the information from the literature review.

Proficient In:

Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, Papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescription of medications.

Experience In:

Examination of eyes using fluoroscein staining, incision and drainage, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, assisted respiration, endoscopy, colonoscopy, insertion and removal of central lines, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and bronchoscopy.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2011-2012 Emergency Room Technician Palomar Health Escondido, CA

Provided care for the patients and families that came to the Emergency Department. Obtained vital signs, assisted with activities of daily living, wound care, suture removal, splinted orthopedic patients, sanitized rooms, and transported patients within the hospital.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Experience and knowledge with different types of patients

Insuring high-quality care for patients and their families

2000-2011 Assistant Manager/Cook In-n-Out Burger Carlsbad, CA

Provided training for associates at every level, facilitated with store operations, monitored the quality of the product and assisted with inventory and ordering. Other responsibilities included cooking, order taking, building and maintaining relationships with associates and customer service.

Ability to work efficiently with groups

Excellent customer service

Training and leading associates to meet the mission statement of the company

1999 - 2002 Lifeguard Camp Pendleton Oceanside, CA

First Responder Lifeguard Services

Maintained safety of the beach patrons and acquired continued training for basic first aid and CPR.

Maintaining composure in stressful situations

Experience with medical first response

Capacity to efficiently recognize an emergency

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2012-2013, Project Aspire Coordinator for Touro College, Public School 197, mentoring program in an underserved community, New York, NY

2012, Healing Hearts Across Borders, Volunteer, bringing free healthcare to underserved communities, Tijuana, Mexico

2010 - 2011, Pathmaker Internship program, Coordinator for Post Anesthetic Care Unit, Palomar Health, Escondido, CA

CREDENTIALS

Certifications:

- 2015 – 2017 Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

- 2013 – 2015, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

- 2013 – 2015, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers

- 2011, Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Memberships:

- 2012 – 2015, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

- 2014 – 2015, Student Member, California State Society of Physician Assistants

- 2012 - 2015, Student Member, New York State Society of Physician Assistants

- 2015, Student Member, San Diego Society of Physician Assistant

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