ABBY LOOPER
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Gastonia, NC 28056 **.*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Empathetic and efficient physician assistant student seeking a position in a busy and team-oriented dermatology practice. Possesses a solid knowledge of anatomy, clinical medicine, and medical procedures allowing the provision of excellent patient care. Demonstrates capability to communicate with diverse populations. Embodies ability to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
EDUCATION
Wingate University Physician Assistant Program, Wingate, NC
Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies candidate, Anticipated Graduation: 12/2017
GPA: 3.89
Academic Project: Quality initiative for improving the quality of life in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis patients.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
B.A. Biology, Graduated: 5/2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Biology Major, Attended: 8/2011-12/2012
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Wingate University Physician Assistant Program 8/2016-Present
Successfully completed/scheduled to complete the following clinical rotation (each rotation 5 weeks in length):
Ambulatory Care Luvis Internal Medicine Gastonia, NC
Internal Medicine CHS-Main Charlotte, NC
Emergency Medicine CHS-Steele Creek Steele Creek, NC
Ambulatory Care Ballantyne Medical Associates Ballantyne, NC
Dermatology Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Gastonia, NC
Surgery Medical Group of the Carolinas-Dept. of Surgery Spartanburg, SC
Psychiatry Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Cherokee, NC
Women’s Health TBD
Women’s Pelvic Health TBD
Pediatrics TBD
Proficient in: Shave, excision, and punch biopsies; closure of wounds via suture and staples; aseptic and isolation techniques; incision and drainage; collection of cultures; first assistance in Moh’s micrographic surgery; cryotherapy administration; prescription of medications; venipuncture; first assistance in general surgery.
Salvation Army Shelter Health Services, Charlotte, NC 6/2014-1/2015
Volunteer
Triaged, performed diagnostic testing, maintained an electronic medical record, and provided education on smoking cessation, nutrition, diabetes, and cholesterol for homeless patients in the Charlotte area.
Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital, Concord, NC 12/2013-6/2014
Volunteer
Provided comfort to pediatric patients and their families with conversations and gifts.
Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley, NC 5/2012- 8/2013
Certified Nursing Assistant I
Maintained records of resident care, condition, progress, or problems.
Assisted residents with all activities of daily living.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Lighthouse Fish Camp & Grill, Lincolnton, NC 4/2013- 6/2015
Assistant Manager
Handled financial transactions, including deposits.
Established standards for personnel performance and customer service.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
BLS and ACLS certified 8/2016-Present
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Student Member 7/2016-Present
Metrolina Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member 8/2015-Present
North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member 8/2015-Present
Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 8/2015-Present
References available upon request