Physician Assistant Medical

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position as a Physician Assistant that utilizes my skills, energy, and passion for providing

quality patient protected care within a teamwork environment.

EDUCATION: Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Bethel University, Paris, TN 38242

Anticipated graduation: May 7, 2016

Bachelor of Arts, May 2011 Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant)

College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN 56374

Honors: President’s Scholarship, Tom Connelly Scholarship

RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE: Physician Assistant- Student August 24, 2015- September 24, 2015

Ferguson Medical Center, Sikeston, MO

• General Surgery (inpatient, outpatient, and rural care)

• Preceptor: Dr. Richard Wirz, DO

Physician Assistant- Student July 13, 2015- August 14, 2015

Ferguson Medical Center, Sikeston, MO

• Pediatric Care (inpatient, outpatient, and rural care)

• Preceptor: Dr. Cindy Nazario-Matos, MD

Physician Assistant- Student June 8, 2015- July 9, 2015

McKenzie Regional Hospital, McKenzie, TN

• Women’s Health (inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care)

• Preceptor: Dr. Gary Fornera, MD

Physician Assistant- Student May 4, 2015 – June 4, 2015

Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

• Emergency Medicine

• Preceptor: Dr. Michael Kevin Hammond, MD and Dr. Steven Rothert, MD

Physician Assistant- Student March 23, 2015 -April 23, 2015

Pemiscot County Mental Health, Hayti, MO

• Psychiatry (inpatient and outpatient care)

• Preceptor: Dr. Lara Fleming Huffman, MD

Physician Assistant- Student January 12, 2015 - March 20, 2015

Pemiscot County Family Medicine, Hayti, MO

• Family Medicine I and II (inpatient admissions and rounding, outpatient clinic, simple procedures)

• Preceptor: Dr. Abdullah Arshad, MD

MEDICAL WORK: Hyperbaric Chamber Technician August 2014- September 2015

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

• Provide direct patient care

• Collaborate with a physician while preparing patient for mono-place hyperbaric treatment

• Perform accurate manipulation of the hyperbaric chamber for safe descent and ascent

• Attentively monitor individual patient’s treatment tolerance, provide air break, and attend all needs

• Utilize EPIC electronic medical record for appropriate charting

Emergency Technician/Phlebotomist September 2012 – August 2014

United Hospital, St. Paul, MN

• Provide direct patient care

• Collaborate with RNs, Physicians, Mid-level Providers, Mental Health Staff, and other personnel

• Perform phlebotomy; assist emergency situations, EKGs, place catheters, cast/splint, and POCT

Operations Technician March 2012 – September 2012

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

• Provide direct patient care to a specialty cardiac floor that mainly cared for LVAD patients

• Collaborate with RNs and other medical personnel

• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and POCT testing

Medical Scribe February 2012 – December 2014

Life Medical, St. Louis Park, MN

• Aid physician by typing electronic medical record (EMR) during examinations

• Maintain continuity of care for patients with regard to prescriptions, referrals, and test results

• Obtain vitals, perform phlebotomy, and assist minor procedures

Medical Laboratory Assistant August 2011-May 2012

Unity Hospital, Fridley, MN

• Executed inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy

• Incorporated patient laboratory orders to hospital database via designated procedures

• Delivered patient education regarding test results and follow up support

• Processed patient specimens

Program Counselor February 2011- February 2012

ACR Homes, Roseville, MN

• Direct patient care and legal documentation of health progress notes

• Administered and recorded medications (daily, as needed, or standing order meds)

• Practiced teamwork and proper delegation of tasks between staff and supervisors

• Attended monthly meetings to discuss care plan improvements and update training

Nursing Assistant January 2010 - May 2011

Raphael Hall, St John’s Abby, Collegeville, MN

• Direct patient care with special emphasis of resident religious beliefs

• Operated with cohesive efforts and communication with staff for continuity

• Obtain vitals upon RN request and assisted with daily health procedures

Certifications /

Affiliations: • ACLS (expiration date: 05/2017)

• BLS (expiration date: 05/2017)

• AAPA student member

• TAPA student member

• CMDA student participant

OTHER SKILS: Electronic Medical Record trained: EPIC, ULTRA, and E-clinical

OTHER WORK: Customer Service Representative March 2008 - January 2011

Nordstrom Rack, Bloomington, MN

• Provide merchandise information and respond to customer inquires

• Receive payment of merchandise and offer customers the opportunity to open a Nordstrom account

• Transported nightly till securely, counted and documented till, and prepared profit for banking

VOLUNTEER: Sunday School Teacher June 2015-current

Journey Church, Three Way, TN

• Provide care for children ages 1-3 years old

• Condone a faith driven environment and recite a bible story via interactive activities

• Safely return each child to the appropriate caregiver

Coordinator/President VISTO September 2008 – May 2011

Swimming Instructor, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN

• Instruct children from under-served surrounding communities how to swim

• Facilitate meetings with other instructors for program improvement and commend efforts

• Communicate with families on attendance, performance, and concerns

Student Ambassador January 2011-May 2011

St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN

• Assisted patients and visitors arriving to the hospital

• Trained to mobilize equipment and patients safely throughout the facility

Joint Events Council September 2008-May 2011

Traditions Committee, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN

• Attended weekly meetings, provided and coordinated ideas for campus events

• Communicated with campus administration for funding and approval of campus events

• Coordinated, advertised, and volunteered at campus events

RESEARCH: Student Researcher January 2011-May 2011

Biology Department, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN

• Perform histological lab work, research species information, conduct imaging for a Histology Atlas

• Presented efforts and progress to students and faculty at Scholarship and Creativity Day

ACTIVITIES: ROTC Cadet May 2009-December 2011

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s, Fighting Saint’s Battalion

• Participated in physical training sessions and performed physical training evaluations

• Attended course work instruction, special training opportunities, and events as a volunteer

• Implemented the Army morals and values into daily living

Student Athlete August 2007-November 2010

College of Saint Benedict: Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country teams

• Participated in daily practice and designated competitions throughout seasons

• Formulated useful communication, goals, and meaningful teamwork skills

• Abided with effective time management skills, organization, and a structured schedule

REFERENCES:

Dr. Steven Rothert 573-***-****

Emergency Medicine Physician- St. Francis Medical Center Preceptor

Dr. Michael Kevin Hammond 573-***-****

Emergency Medicine Physician- St. Francis Medical Center Preceptor

Dr. Gary Fornera 731-***-****

Obstetrician-Gyneocologist- McKenzie Regional Hospital Preceptor

Ms. Cindy Laux *****@*******.***

Assistant Professor at Bethel University PA Program Advisor

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