EDUCATION

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Graduation: August 2020

Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies Graduation: May 2019

●Minor: Biology

AWARDS AND HONORS:

ICARE Award Veterans Hospital Employee

King’s College Academic Scholarship

King’s College Blessed Moreau Scholarship

Colleen Shea Foundation Scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wilkes-Barre Veterans Hospital, Wilkes-Barre PA Jan. 2021 - Current

Hospitalist/Internal Medicine Physician Assistant

●Perform history and physician examinations for hospital admissions and discharges

●Diagnose common and acute chronic illnesses, as well as develop treatment plans

●Collaborate with multiple physicians and other providers to determine best patient care

●Educate patients and their families on treatment options, disease prevention, and follow up plans

●Mentor and teach students and residents during their rotations in the hospital setting

●Answer consultations on surgical, mental health and nursing home patients

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Wilkes-Barre, PA Sept. 2014 – June 2018

Customer Service Specialist

●Responsible for training and mentoring new associates on various positions throughout the store

●Serve as a point person for new employees

●Assist managers with team performance improvement and placing new merchandise signage

Lacy Family Home Caretaker, Kingston, PA July 2017 – Dec.2017

Family Caretaker

●Responsible for assisting residents with daily living care, such as bathing and washing, dressing and toilet assistance

●Provided companionship and supervision for residents

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Psychiatry: Dr. Matthew Berger, Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA

July – August 2020

General Surgery: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuykill, PA

June – July 2020

Julianne Grega, PA-C

Virtual Rotation

April – June 2020

●Due to COVID 19, rotations were performed virtually

Family Medicine: Geisinger Medical Group, Wilkes- Barre, PA

Feb. – April 2020

Wilton Curiel, PA-C

OBGYN: Dr. Gehred Wetzel, Geisinger, Tunkhannock, PA

Jan. – Feb. 2020

Dermatology: Dr. Stephen Schleicher, DermDox, Hazelton, PA

Nov. – Dec. 2019

Emergency Medicine: Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA

Oct. – Nov. 2019

Melissa Maiorana, PA-C

Pediatrics: Dr. Nasreen Battla, Tier Pediatrics, Binghamton, PA

Aug. – Sept. 2019

Internal Medicine: Dr. Jennifer Hanson, Geisinger, Kingston, PA

July – Aug. 2019

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewed January 2024

Basic Life Support Certified Renewed January 2024

LEADERSHIP

Preceptor of local Physician Assistant Students 2021-Present

●Precept surrounding college PA students in Internal Medicine setting

●Evaluate and correct documentation, daily notes and H&Ps

●Provide lectures for students to learn additional information

President of Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honor Society 2018-2020

●Ensure that the chapter stays in good standing with the institution

●Election and induction of new officers and members

●Initiation and development of chapter programs and activities

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Member, American Academy of Physician Associates 2022-Present

Member, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants 2020 - Present

Member, Lester Saidman Society 2019-2020

Member, Student Alumni Association 2017-2018

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