Katherine (Katie) Tripi, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant Certified

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Lakeland, FL 33812

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Currently licensed as a prescribing Physician Assistant in Florida

OBJECTIVE:

Energetic, organized, friendly and experienced orthopedic surgery Physician Assistant seeking a full-time hospital employed position in Florida.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

First surgical assist in general orthopedics, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma surgery (no spine), surgical and sterile techniques, casting/splinting, suturing: intra-operative and in clinic, surgical preparation, OR room turnover assistance, small and large joint injections, digital blocks, I&D, joint aspirations, cortisone injections, Synvisc/Orthovisc/Hyalgan injections, physical examination, paracentesis, thoracentesis, x-ray analysis, Mini C-Arm training, placement of peripheral IVs, phlebotomy, electronic medical records (Cerner, AllScripts, Dr First, Epic, Greenway), progress notes, discharge summaries, and H&P notes

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Neurointerventional Associates, P.A., Melbourne, FL June 1, 2015 – September 15, 2015

Joseph Villard, M.D., Chad Berlin M.D.

Neurointerventional and Interventional Radiology

Physician Assistant

Startup group at Holmes Regional Medical center covering both Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Radiology services, for a total of 6 rotating physicians. Training of additional PA, hospital consults and progress notes, office notes and H&Ps

Orthopedic Surgery Associates, P.A., Boynton Beach, FL March 9, 2014 – March 25, 2015

Robert B. Zann, M.D.

Total Hip and Knee Reconstruction

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adult total hip and knee reconstruction out of two clinics in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, FL as well as three local hospitals:

Bethesda West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Delray Medical Center

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL January 20, 2014 – March 4, 2015

Lakeland Regional Orthopedic Associates

Todd M. Hall, M.D., Richard Crank, D.O., John Ryan Cotton, M.D.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Total Hip/Knee/Shoulder Reconstruction and Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Clinical (2 days) and surgical (3 days) employment working alongside three board certified orthopedic surgeons and three other PAs. Multiple surgical procedures, including: Distal radius fractures, tibial plateau fractures, IM nails (tibia and femur), total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, proximal humerus fractures, pelvic fractures, ACL reconstructions, posterolateral corner reconstruction, tri/bimalleolar ankle fractures, juvenile cartilage allograft, rotator cuff repair, labral repairs, knee and shoulder arthroscopy

Fort Madison Community Hospital, Fort Madison, IA April 22, 2011 – April 8, 2013

Physician and Surgeons- General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

General Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Mitchell Paul, M.D., Mark Calkins, M.D., Brent G. Woodbury, M.D.

Clinical (3 days) and surgical (2 days) with two board certified orthopedic surgeons and one other PA. Common procedures/patients: Total joint replacement- hip (posteolateral) and knee, basilar thumb arthritis/CMC joint arthroplasty, Arthroscopic and open rotator cuff tears/repairs, Arthroscopic meniscal tears/repairs/debridements, multiple various traumatic fractures- ankles, tibia, femur, upper extremity, clavicle fractures, proximal humerus fractures, distal radius fractures, fingertip and toe amputations, carpal/cubital tunnel release, lower limb amputations (AK and BK), arthroscopic shoulder labral repairs, shoulder/knee arthroscopy (minimal experience with ankle and wrist arthroscopy), endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release, fractures, suturing, writing post-op orders, and applying surgical sterile dressings, provided on the field acute orthopedic needs for local high schools and participated in community volunteering.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

Master of Physician Assistant Studies August 2007 - May 2010

Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia

Dean’s List

Student Physician Assistant Curricular Clinical Activities March 2008 - May 2010

1 year clinical and surgical rotation at West Virginia University Hospital (Level I Trauma Center), Morgantown, WV

Includes 1 month direct clinical experience in the following departments:

Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Inpatient Cardiology, Psychology, Pediatrics, Breast Cancer/Oncology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation (2 weeks), Interventional Radiology (2 weeks)

Rotations performed while attending classes:

Broaddus Hospital Emergency Department, Philippi, WV

Grafton City Hospital Emergency Department, Grafton, WV

Fairmont General Hospital Surgery Department, Fairmont, WV

Myers Clinic, (Clinical Patient Care- Cecil Holbert, M.D.), Philippi, WV

Clinical Patient Care- William San Pablo, M.D., Philippi, WV

Bachelor of Arts August 2000 - June 2004

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology, Concentration: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Women’s Varsity Soccer Team, Senior Graduation Committee, Student Activities Committee

Dean’s List

Studied abroad at University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW Australia from June 2002 – Feb 2003

Worked in catering, on-campus employment, and off-campus as a server

NON CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Barista December 2006 – August 2007

Starbucks, Auburn Hills, MI

Receptionist/Medical Assistant April 2006 – August 2006

Steven E. Weisman, M.D., Scottsdale, AZ

Client Service Representative September 2005 – April 2006

American Laser Centers, Farmington Hills, MI

Front Desk Receptionist September 2005 – March 2006

Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Research Assistant June 2003 – September 2003

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor May 1997 – August 2005

Oakland County Parks, Waterford, MI

COMPUTER SKILLS

Electronic Medical Records: AllScripts, Cerner, Greenway, Doctor First, Meditech, Epic/Merlin; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Provider - Active Expires July 2017

Basic Life Support, Provider - Active Expires July 2017

Currently licensed as a prescribing Physician Assistant in Florida Expires January 31, 2018

MEMBERSHIPS

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

Attended Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery Conferences: Chicago 2011, Hilton Head 2012, Orlando 2014

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

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