Physician Assistant, Certified

Hamna Riaz, PA-C

**** **** ** ***** #*** w Birmingham, AL 35205 w *****.**@*****.*** w 703-***-****

Education:

Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine; Portland, Oregon, Physician Assistant Program, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, graduation September 2015 wDidactic Year:

One year of coursework consisting of basic, clinical and behavioral sciences, medicine tutorials, applied clinical skills and 60hours of direct patient care at an OHSU family practice site. wClinical Year:

Dermatology

(Boise, ID)

5 weeks Performed skin examinations, injections, cryotherapy, biopsies and suturing of surgical incisions. Assisted with excisions including MOHS surgery.

Pediatrics

(Salem, OR)

5weeks Performed well child checks and acute out-patient pediatric concerns in a large multidisciplinary clinic which included Physicians, NPs, PAs and behavioral health specialists.

Family Medicine

(Portland, Hillsboro,

and Scappoose, OR)

20 weeks Management and monitoring of chronic illnesses medication regimens, routine health maintenance of all ages including well women’s exams and prenatal care in both urban and rural/underserved populations. One month training in a Veterans Affairs internal medicine clinic Midwifery

(Portland, OR)

1 week Collected gynecological histories for pre-natal visits, provided anticipatory guidance, fundal height examinations, fetal heart tone and Leopold maneuvers.

Emergency

(Portland, OR)

5 weeks EKG interpretation, incision and drainage, fluorescein eye examinations, casting and splinting, central lines, venipunctures, digital nerve blocks, joint and bursa injection and aspiration, trigger point injections and toenail removals at a Veterans Affairs emergency room. Inpatient Medicine

(Portland, OR)

5 weeks Collaborating with residents and attending physician to devise plans for complex general medicine patients. Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs, evaluating chest, abdominal and skeletal films, assisting with thoracenteses & paracenteses, arranging for out-patient follow-up and coordination of care.

Cardiac Rehab

(Portland, OR)

5 weeks Conducted patient education sessions on cardiac health, monitored progress and safety of cardiac patients during exercise, provided motivational interviewing for smoking cessation, diet modification, mindfulness and exercise.

In-Patient Psychiatry

(Salem, OR)

2 weeks Collecting thorough psychiatric histories, performing mental status and neurologic examinations

General & Bariatric Surgery

(Eugene, OR)

5 weeks First assist, pre and post-operative evaluation and physical exams, suturing, sterile technique and scrubbing protocols. EMR Experience: Epic, Care Connect, E-Clinical Works, Vista, CPRS, Success EHS, EMA Dermatology Previous Education

George Mason University, College of Science; Fairfax, Virginia, Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry, Art and Visual Technology Minor, Aug 2007 - May 2011. Dean’s List Recipient: 2009 2011 Previous Clinical Experience

Intern, Family Care Services Blount, LLC., Oneonta, Alabama. October 2015 – current w Collecting histories, examining patients, charting and collaborating with attending physicians to determine assessments and plans for a rural privately owned family medicine practice. Medical Assistant, Dermatology Center of Loudoun. Lansdowne, Virginia. Aug 2011- June 2013 w Skin, hair and nail biopsy specimen collection and processing, wound care, suture removals, and surgical assisting. Established a system for training new employees and interns on proper medical practices, office procedures and safety protocols. Medical Assistant, Advanced Internal Medicine. Fairfax, Virginia. Dec 2008-Aug 2011. w Obtained vital signs, collected blood and urine samples for testing, EKG and vaccine administration Volunteer Experience

Hoover Community health fair. Hoover, Alabama. October 2015 – current Performed hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes screening, provided patient education, and introduced patients to affordable and/or free healthcare options Oregon Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education. “Aware on the Square” Volunteer. Public education of proper antibiotic usage and utilization of vaccinations. 2013. Springfield Community Free Diabetes and Hypertension Screening, Volunteer recruiter and participant of free community glucose testing and blood pressure screening at local community center, 2011 Presentations

Food Safety 101: conducted an educational session to 60+ high school students of all grade levels regarding basic food safety concepts including proper storage, preparation, and grocery shopping, 2015. Stress Management and Cardiac Health: educated 40+ cardiac patients regarding the effects of stress on cardiac health, provided resources for stress management and demonstrated mindfulness techniques, 2015. Licensure:

Rhode Island and Alabama licensure currently active Certification

Basic Life Support Certification. American Heart Association. Wilsonville, OR 2014-2016 Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, Wilsonville, OR 2014-2016 Basic Life Support in Obstetrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, Portland, OR 2014-2019 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, October 2015-2025 Professional Membership

American Academy of Physician Assistants. Student member. 2013-2015. Alabama Society of Physician Assistants. Student member. 2015-2017. Oregon Society of Physician Assistants. Student member. 2013-2015. Oregon Medical Association. Student member. 2013-2015. Virginia Association of Physician Assistants. Student member. 2012-2014. Languages

First Language: English

Limited Working proficiency: Spanish

Citizenship Status:

US citizen

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