Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Amanda Ward
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
• Proficient at performing history and physical exam including orthopedic special tests in a timely manner. Able to manage a busy patient schedule and multiple patients at once.
• Proficient at ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, including but not limited to ECGs and orthopedic X-rays, MRIs, and CTs.
• Comfortable managing medications and writing prescriptions and orders.
• Strong orthopedic skill set including application of braces, splints, and casts, performance of joint reductions, performance of arthrocentesis, performance of orthopedic special tests, detailed understanding of therapeutic rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities.
• Proficient at procedures including placing staples, staple/suture removal, incision and drainage.
• Able to effectively triage patients as evident by my previous clinical experience as sole athletic trainer at a high school managing over 300 athletes. Completed ED rotation at busiest ED in state of Maryland. EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS &TRAINING
Certificate in Physician Assistant studies (Completed 08/16/2019) Anne Arundel Community College Hanover, MD
Dean's List Fall 2018, Spring 2018
Masters of Science in Health Science (Completed 08/16/2019) University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (Completed 05/2016) Towson University Towson, MD
Graduated Cum Laude
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Orthopedic/Sports Medicine, May-June 2019
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore MD
Experience as first assist on orthopedic operations including joint replacements, arthroscopic and open repairs. Mastered sterile technique. Mastered orthopedic X-ray and MRI interpretation. Under the supervision of my preceptor, closed surgical incisions and mastered knot tying, consulted on emergent orthopedic cases in the ED, rounded on and managed post-operative patients on the floor, provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education and pain management. Orthopedic Spine, March-April 2019
Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Experience as first assist on orthopedic spine operations including Cervical disc replacement, cervical and lumbar fusions, scoliosis corrections, and tumor debulking. Mastered sterile technique. Mastered spine X-ray, MRI, CT interpretation. Under the supervision of my preceptor placed Foley catheters, closed surgical incisions and mastered knot tying, consulted on emergent spine cases in the ED, performed pre-operative physical exams, rounded on and managed post-operative patients on the floor, provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education and pain management.
Emergency Medicine, February-March 2019
Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Under the supervision of my preceptor, evaluated and managed about 20 patients daily in both the main side and fast track unit of the busiest ED in the state of Maryland. Autonomously performed laceration repairs and Incision & drainage of abscesses independently for the entire unit. Internal Medicine, January-February 2019
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD Under the supervision on my preceptor, evaluated, crafted treatment plans, and wrote orders, and documented in EMR for patients being admitted to the internal medicine floor from the ED. Family Medicine, November-December 2018
LifeBridge Health Primary Care, Laurel, MD
Under the supervision of my preceptor, evaluated patients, crafted a treatment plan, provided patient education, built rapport, and documented encounters for 15-20 patients a day. Became comfortable managing patients with co-morbid conditions and polypharmacy. Psychiatry, October-November 2018
Johns Hopkins Bayview, Baltimore, MD
Performed screening assessments for anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Became proficient at using Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (CRISP).
• Certified Physician Assistant – Exp 12/2021
• Licensed Physician Assistant—Exp 09/09/2020
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support-- Exp 03/2020
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support-- Exp 03/2020
• AHA Basic Life Support-- Exp 03/2020
• Stop the Bleed Training
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• PCCS MAT Waiver Training—Part I complete.
Pediatrics, August-September 2018
Prime Pediatrics, Gaithersburg, MD
Performed pediatric screenings, assessed growth charts of patients ranging from newborn to 21. Administered immunizations. OB/GYN, June-July 2018
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD
Performed pelvic exams, semi-autonomously delivered newborns, gained experience closing surgical wounds and mastered sterile technique. Surgery, May-June 2018
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, Chestertown, MD First assist on all operations. Performed intubations, wound repair including sutures and staples. Assessed surgical wounds at follow-up visits. Mastered sterile technique.
Urgent Care, March- April 2018
Concentra Urgent Care, Towson, MD
Under the supervision of my preceptor, evaluated patients, crafted a treatment plan, provided patient education, built rapport, and documented encounters for 15-20 patients a day. Including DOT physical exams. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Head Athletic Trainer, August 2016- June 2017
Centennial High School, Ellicott City, MD
Served as the sole Athletic Trainer who provided services for over 300 high school athletes. Services included management of acute injuries and illnesses, triaging patients based on their needs, applying braces and splints for prevention and/or treatment of injuries, administering therapeutic modalities and therapeutic rehabilitation, suture removal, making appropriate referrals, managing budget and inventory for the athletic training facility. Additionally, I served as a preceptor to high school students completing an internship experience. Physical Therapy Aide, May 2014 - August 2014, August 2016 - June 2017 Pivot Physical Therapy, Annapolis, MD
Under the supervision of a physical therapist, performed designated tasks including assisting patients with therapeutic rehabilitation exercises, submitting bills to patients and insurance companies; maintaining patient files, and scheduling patient appointments Surgical Techniques and Technology Lab, September 2015 - May 2016 MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Viewed anatomy on cadavers, observed and assisted with surgical procedures performed on cadavers. Specific Surgical procedures included ACL reconstruction, labral repair, and meniscal repair. Athletic Training Clinical Rotations, August 2013 - May 2016 Under the supervision of a Precepting ATC, assisted the athletic training staff in providing athletic training services to NCAA division I athletes, and high school athletes. Perfected skills in acute care management, wound care, application of braces and splints, medical history taking, orthopedic special tests, crafting treatment plans, administering therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation, medical documentation. As a junior and senior student, I served as a mentor for younger students in the program. RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Student Research Assistant, May-August 2015
Functional Movement Screen Score in High School Football Players Loyola High School, Baltimore, MD
Assisted in the administration of Functional Movement Screen and Y-balance; involved in all aspects of data collection, data entry, and initial analysis and dissemination of results. The goal of this research was to assess the correlation of these specific screening tools with injury risk. Case Study Poster Presentation, May 2016
Ruling Out Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Unique Presentation of a Calf Strain in a Collegiate Woman's Softball Player: A Case Report Virginia Beach, VA
Lead author on a case study presentation. The poster presentation was submitted, accepted, and presented at the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association annual symposium.
Capstone Presentation, June 2019
Universal HIV Screening in the Emergency Department Anne Arundel Community College, Hanover, MD
Worked as part of a group of PA students to complete a literature review and design a study on examining Universal HIV screening in Baltimore City Emergency Departments. One of two presenters of this presentation.
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