Physician Assistant

Staci I. Smith

Phone 812-***-**** **** Crosby Road

Valrico, Florida 33594

*****.*******@*****.***

Education

**** – 2016 South University

Physician Assistant Program, Tampa, FL

M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, Anticipated March 2016

Clinical Rotations:

Psychiatry SNF/ALF Facilities/DAACO 5 weeks

ER Brandon Regional Hospital 5 weeks

Surgery St. Anthony’s/Bayfront Hospital 5 weeks

OB/GYN New Tampa OB/GYN 5 weeks

Pediatrics Holistic Pediatrics 5 weeks

Internal Medicine South Bay Internal Medicine 5 weeks

Elective (ER) Florida Hospital 5 weeks

Family Medicine Karen Monroe, M.D., LLC 5 weeks

Proficient in:

Venipuncture, placement of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, BLS, ACLS, PALS, placement of catheters, Papanicolaou smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via sutures, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescriptions of medications, examination of eyes using fluorescein staining, obtaining intraocular pressure via Tono-Pen, incision and drainage, removal of otic foreign bodies, and removal of cerumen impaction.

Experience in:

Insertion and removal of central lines, paracentesis, casting and splinting, removal of ocular foreign body, lumbar puncture, cardiac defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, assisted respiration, joint reductions, and colonoscopy.

2010-2013 The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science And Sports Studies

Concentration, Allied Health, 2013

Dean’s List, 2012-2013

Employment Summary

2011-2013 University of Tampa Office of Student Success Tampa, FL

Spartan Peer Mentor

Worked one on one with first generation and minority freshman students

Organized student schedules and tutored in math and science

Organized events and fundraisers on and off campus

2010-2011 University of Tampa Financial Aid Office Tampa, FL

Desk Assistant

Answered phone calls for the financial aid office

Filed student information in the office

Answered emails and assisted students in matters regarding financial aid

2008-2010 Allstar Driving School Bloomington, IN

Office Manager

Answered phone calls

Organized office calendar and managed events

Registered students for driving school

Organized and managed payroll and finances

2008-2009 Kirlin’s Hallmark Bloomington, IN

Sales Associate

Greeted and assisted customers

Stocked store and rearranged displays for holidays

Trained new employees

2006-2008 McDonald’s Corporation Bloomington, IN

Crew Trainer

Took orders in the restaurant and in drive thru

Expedited orders

Prepared food

Trained new employees

Shadowing and Internships

2013 Retina Vitreous Associates Tampa, FL

Ophthalmologic Internship

Worked closely with doctors and technologists to help patients with their retinal health concerns, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma among others

Learned from the staff the management and diagnostic procedures for eye injections, dilation of the eyes, and proper documentation for patient work ups

30+ direct patient care hours

2012 Florida Orthopedic Institute Tampa, FL

Orthopedic Internship

Worked closely with physicians and physician assistants and to help patients with their health concerns and needs, primarily with knee and hip replacements including education, pre and post operative care, and rehabilitation prognostics

Learned from the staff both indications and procedural methods for joint replacements, post procedural recovery time, and how to care for the patient before and after surgery

75 in office, direct patient contact hours

2009-2010 Monroe Hospital Emergency Department Bloomington, IN

Clinical Internship

Worked closely with physicians and nurses to help patients with their health concerns and needs

Learned how to respond to and treat medical emergencies, take vitals, and obtain health history

600 direct patient care hours

Honors and Awards

2015, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Challenge Bowl Team

Runner-Up, Orlando, Florida

2013, Dean’s List, The University of Tampa

2012, Dean’s List, The University of Tampa

2012, Spartan Mentor of the Semester, The University of Tampa

Scholarships

2010-2013, Presidential Academic Scholarship, The University of Tampa

Certifications

2015, American Heart Association Basic Life Support

2015, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support

2015, American Heart Association Pediatrics Advanced Life Support

Professional Memberships

2014-2016, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

2014-2016, American Academy of Physician Assistants

Computer Skills

Computer charting and data entry

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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