Medical State University

Mehrnoosh J. Daneshjoo, MPAS, PA-C

***** ****** **** *****, **********, VA, 22191 Cell: 248-***-****

E-mail: ****.***********@*****.***

I am a certified Physician Assistant with a active NPI number, active DEA license, active Michigan License, and in process of a Virginia license, currently working in the orthopedic surgery/pain field. I graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. I attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan with a Honors of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences. I am enthusiastic for the medical field, that I have devoted my time via volunteer work for Detroit Medical Center and Beaumont Hospitals, and attended medical conferences with doctors all over the state regarding current medical issues and how to improve medicine with today’s technology.

Education:

Union College- Lincoln, Nebraska, Graduated May 2015 with a GPA of 3.7 with MPAS and PA-C

Wayne State University- Detroit, Michigan Pre-Physician Assistant Student (Graduated in May 2011) Major: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences (Graduated 3.5)

Work Experience:

Orthopedic/Pain/General Medicine Clinic, Clinton Township, MI (October 2015-July 2016)

Did complete history and physical on new patients and follow up patients

Read MRI reports and followed up on patients

Read Toxicology reports on patients/interpreted lab results

Ordered lab tests, blood work, and urine drug screens, x-rays, MRI, and nerve conduction tests appropriately

Ordered P-STIMs (pain neuro-stimulators) for patients appropriately

Assembled the P-STIMs and placed the PSTIMs on the patients appropriately

Managed pain patients appropriately

Assessed the patient’s overall health and comorbidities. Helped them with their hypertension/diabetes and any other general medical health issues. Not only did we assess their orthopedic and pain issues but also their general health was evaluated as well

Gave trigger point injections

Assisted in cervical, thoracic, lumbar epidurals, facet blocks, and radiofrequency ablation procedures

Assisted in placements of permanent spinal cord stimulators and trials

Sutured and stapled all surgical patients for all the surgical cases

Assisted in shoulder scope surgeries, knee scope surgeries, shoulder repair surgeries, and in carpal bone surgeries

Discussed treatments and educated patients on preventive medicine and a healthy lifestyle

Microbiological Company Farmington Hills, MI (September 2011- July 2012)

Laboratory technician

Tested foods, shampoos, and soaps for E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria

Delivered samples and picked up samples to be tested

Helped ready the laboratory for an audit by the state

Wayne State University (Academic Success Center) Detroit, Michigan

Supplemental Instruction for General Chemistry (September 2008 to May 2011)

Tutored students in chemistry

Coordinated sessions for students to attend and answered any questions

Volunteered Work Experience:

Clinic With A Heart (May 2014)

Provided patient care to the undeserved community in a free clinic

Took patient intake and discharge

People City Mission (2014)

Provided patient care to the underserved community of Lincoln, Nebraska

Took vitals and history and physical on patients

Provided patients with medical education on their own health issues

Foot Clinic (2012)

Worked with the underserved community of Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided foot service and new shoes for the underserved community

Project Impact Day (2012-2013)

Volunteered at Clinic With a Heart

oPatient care to the underserved population

Helped with a program called “Meals on Wheels”

oDelivered meals to the underserved populations

Cass Clinic Detroit, Michigan - September 2008 to August 2011

Physical examinations given e.g. HEENT, Heart, Lung, Muscoskeletal, and Mental Health (Used SOAP format)

Neurology Clinic Macomb, Michigan

Neurologist Assistant (May 2008 to August 2008)

Performed Electroencephalography (EEG), Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), and EMG’s (muscle activation artifacts)

Shadowed the doctor throughout the clinic from patients with Alzheimer’s to seizures

Learned how to read EEG’s, VEP’s, and EMG’s

Provided patients with memory tests

Interviewed patients and recorded their medical histories

Attended medical conferences with doctors of different medical backgrounds from all over the United States regarding following topics: Alzheimer’s, Restless Leg Syndrome, Seizures, Advantages of Gamma Knife Radio surgery presentation (new technique on brain surgery)

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac, Michigan Radiology and Pediatric Departments (August 2005 to August 2006)

In radiology, guide patients to the X-ray and CAT scan waiting rooms

In Pediatrics, visited children of all ages, and helped comfort them in the hospital

Harper Hospital (Part of the Detroit Medical Center) Detroit, Michigan

Internal Medicine Department (September 2007-April 2008)

Job shadow doctors in Internal Medicine and witnessed lab procedures e.g. colonoscopies

Detroit Receiving Hospital Emergency Medicine

Medicine and Internal Medicine (October 2009 to December 2009)

Job shadowed doctors in emergency medicine and internal medicine, attended conferences w/residents regarding case studies

Pediatric Clinic (Part of Beaumont Hospital) Lake Orion, Michigan (May 2010 to August 2010)

Shadowed Dr. Amy McCarthy (Pediatrician), recorded patients medical history

Evaluated patients of different cases e.g. Urinating, Thyroid, Depression problems, TIA (mini-strokes), Patients on Coumadin, Eyes jerk back and forth (mini seizure), Dizziness, Shingles, Chicken Pox, Nerve pain, Autistic, Vaginal Discharge, Physicals, Drug Abuse, Breast Cancer, Diabetic, and Sinus infection.

Trainings/Certifications:

ACLS/BLS Certified

CPR and AED

Insertion of Mirena/Paraguard/Skyla for contraception

Child Abuse and Neglect 101

Upper and lower limb casting

EKG

Suturing/Stapling

IV’s

Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel and Microsoft word)

Vaccinations

PA-C (Board Certified from NCCPA)

Injections-knee, shoulder, hip, neck

Lumbar Epidural Injections

P-STIM (Pain Stimulator)

Permanent and trial spinal cord stimulators

MI PA-C License

DEA License

NPI Number

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Rotation Preceptor Affiliated Hospital 2014- Present

Pediatrics Ami Mavani, MD Beaumont June 2 – June 27

Internal Medicine Dr. Fergoli, MD St. Joseph Mercy June 30 – July 25

Family Medicine I Joseph Lajoie, DO St. Joseph Mercy July 28 – August 20

Family Medicine II Joseph Lajoie, DO St. Joseph Mercy August 25 - September 19

Cardiology Mustafa Hashem, MD Henry Ford Wyandotte September 29 - October 24

Orthopedics Michael Bagdoian, MD Henry Ford Wyandotte October 27 - November 19

Psychiatry Nabilia Farooq, MD St. Mary Mercy November 24 - December 19

Obstetrics and Gynecology Michael Nicholson MD St. Joseph Mercy January 5 - January 30

Surgery Fadi Baidoun,, MD Henry Ford Wyandotte February 2 - February 25

Emergency Medicine I Denise Shuttie, MD St. John Providence March 2 - March 27

Emergency Medicine II Denise Shuttie, MD St. John Providence March 30 – April 30

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