Education:
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.897/4.0; Magna Cum Laude
Graduation Date: May, 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation Date: August, 2017
Medical Employment Experience:
June 2014- May 2015: Emergency Department Technician
Terrebonne General Medical Center, Houma, Louisiana
-Carried out procedures such as splinting, inserting catheters, drawing blood and administering electrocardiogram tests
-Trained newly hired Technicians in the above-mentioned areas
-Provided proper equipment in emergent situations such as tube thoracostomy and intubation
November 2013-June 2014: Emergency Department Technician
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, Houma, Louisiana
-Assisted with patient care by providing support to nurses and providers
-Performed procedures such as catheter insertions and blood draws
June-July 2011: Special Volunteer
National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
-Performed and analyzed data of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
-Gained insight into the functionality of a multi-assay research project by attending bi-weekly lab meetings to collaborate on goals and progress
-Assisted with maintenance and execution of other team member’s assays
Organization Involvement:
August 2015-Present: Director/Founding Member
UTMB Physician Assistant Studies Community Outreach Committee
- Coordinate and participate in community based activities that promote preventative health through blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
- Wrote and submitted grant to the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants which awarded funding in order to expand upon our newly initiated “Healthy Living on a Budget” program
July 2015- Present: Student Volunteer
St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic
- Operate in teams with licensed practitioners and fellow students in a clinic setting to provide free or reduced cost medical care to the underinsured population of Galveston
July 2015-Present: Student Member
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
-Attended two conferences to date regarding professional development, innovative medicinal practices and future career opportunities
2012-2013: Treasurer
Society of Honor’s Scholars
-Society for students enrolled in Louisiana Tech University’s Honors Program requiring a minimum of 21 hours of honor’s credit and a 3.3 GPA
Awards and Scholarships:
-Arthur V. Simmang Scholarship (June 2015 and June 2016): University of Texas
Medical Branch
-The University of Texas Medical Branch Retirees Association Academic Scholarship
(June, 2016): University of Texas Medical Branch
-Primary Care Scholar (June 2016): University of Texas Medical Branch
-Dean’s List Award (Fall 2015; Spring 2016): University of Texas Medical Branch
-Honor’s Scholar (May 2013): Louisiana Tech University
-Magna Cum Laude Graduate (May 2013): Louisiana Tech University
-Outstanding Student Scholarship (2009-2013): Louisiana Tech University
Licensures:
-NCCPA National Certification: Anticipated September, 2017
-Texas State Licensure: Anticipated November, 2017
-Basic Life Support: Anticipated Renewal December, 2017
-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: Anticipated Renewal December, 2017
Clinical Rotations:
-Internal Medicine/Hospitalist: InPatient Consultants, Webster TX
-Rheumatology: Clear Lake Specialties, Webster TX
-Cardiology: Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston TX
-Women's Health: Women's OB/GYN Center, Pasadena TX
-Pediatrics: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX
-Allergy and Asthma: Mainland Allergy Clinic, Dickinson TX
-Primary Care: Galveston County Health Dept/Coastal Health&Wellness, Texas City TX
-Infectious Disease: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX
Future Rotations:
-Emergency Medicine: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX
-General Surgery: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX
-Surgical Subspecialty: Shriners Burns, Galveston TX