Physician Assistant
Resume:
ALEXIS L. PURDY
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EDUCATION
University of New England, Portland, Maine
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Graduation: May 2016
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, magna cum laude, May 2012
EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant Program May 2015-present
Second year student
Clinical rotations: General surgery at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine; Orthopedics at Falmouth Orthopedic Center, Falmouth, Maine; Emergency Medicine at The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Pediatrics at Southern Maine Health Center, Biddeford, Maine; Internal Medicine Inpatient Cardiology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire; Family medicine at Community Health Center of Burlington, Burlington, Vermont; Internal Medicine Outpatient at Pittsfield Medical Associates, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program August 2014-May 2015
Direct patient care experience performing histories and physical exams on the geriatric population
Performed inter-professional communication and team-based care
Developed comprehensive care plans in collaboration with DPT and Pharm-D students
Inter-professional Education Collaborative February 2015-May 2015
Aimed at fostering community-centered, collaborative learning and inter-professional practice
Worked with other healthcare graduate programs through team-based case conferences, inter-professional simulations, and classroom activities to expand skills and resources for care of difficult patient situations
Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Volunteer Initiative August 2014-May 2015
Physician Assistant program chair
Organized arts and craft activities for patients at BBCH
Reported to hospital 2-3 times per month with other members of healthcare education programs to perform activities with patients
Fletcher Allen Healthcare, South Burlington, VT December 2012-March 2014
Medical Assistant
Worked full-time at the Orthopaedic Specialty Center in the foot and ankle department
Duties included rooming patients, performing initial interviews, updating patient’s electronic health records, drawing medications, suture removal, dressing changes, casting and splinting
Responsible for prepping clinics and taking patient phone calls
Essex Rescue, Essex, VT September 2012-March 2014
Emergency Medical Technician
Obtained patient vital signs, set up EKG electrodes and parameters, provided oxygen therapy, assisted with administration of medications, provided joint stabilization, performed bandaging and splinting, spine boarding, assessment of sensory and motor function, shock management and performance of CPR
Participated in required training sessions each shift and during monthly squad trainings
Endicott College, Beverly, MA 2010-2012
Peer Tutor
Recommended and selected to provide tutoring services to fellow undergraduate students
Provided tutoring for Anatomy and Physiology, General Chemistry, Exercise Physiology, Structural Kinesiology, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Athletic Training, Evaluation of Injury, Pharmacology, Biology, and First Aid and Safety
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified 2012 by examination through the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers
CPR Certified: January 2015-January 2017
ACLS Certified: April 2015-April 2017
AWARDS
Academic Excellence in Athletic Training Award recipient, May 2012
Member of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
SKILLS
Ability to perform comprehensive patient histories, physical exams, and complete encounter notes
Compassionate; motivated; empathetic; active listener; ability to prioritize needs of others
Time management; organizational skills; flexible; fast learner
Experience with medical record software including EPIC, NextGen
Leadership skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2014-present Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
2009-2012 Member, National Athletic Trainers’ Association
INTERESTS
Running, hiking, skiing
Spending time outdoors, traveling
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