Physician Assistant
Resume:
Kelly E. Farrell
Physician Assistant Student
*** ****** **** *******, ** 14221
Tel: 716-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University- Slippery Rock, PA May 2020
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
St. Bonaventure University- St. Bonaventure, NY August 2013- May 2017
Bachelor of Science, Human Movement Science
Minor in Biology
GPA: 3.88, magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medicine February 24- March 25, 2020
WVU Medicine, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV
Currently in progress
Internal Medicine January 20- February 19, 2020
UPMC Northwest, Seneca, PA William Fee, MD
Obtained histories and obtained physical examinations of new and established patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient, inpatient and nursing home setting
Performed annual wellness visits on patients over the age of 65
Ordered and interpreted appropriate laboratory tests and preventative health maintenance screenings
Educated patients on importance of health maintenance screenings such as colonoscopy, mammograms, annual eye examinations, etc
Interpreted EKGs, x-rays, DEXA scan results, and lab results.
Performed outpatient procedures such as cryotherapy, wound care and cerumen removal via curette
Family Medicine (Elective) December 09, 2019- January 03, 2020
Decker Family Medicine, Meadville, PA Martin Decker, DO
Obtained histories and performed physical examinations of new and established patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient setting
Educated patients on the importance of health maintenance screenings such as colonoscopy, mammograms, annual eye examinations, etc
Educated patients on the importance of medication compliance as well as the impact of health changes such as diet and exercise on various medical conditions
Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine November 04- December 04, 2019
Wellington Retreat/ Family Center for Recovery, Lantana, FL Robert Moran, MD
Obtained comprehensive and follow-up psychiatric histories of both inpatients and outpatients
Documented daily progress notes and new patient admissions
Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests and results and adjusted medications accordingly
Contributed in medical decision-making and interpretation of progress for patients with various psychiatric illnesses
Participated in group therapy sessions, aiming to initiate group conversations among patients
Led group sessions on various mental health topics with 8-12 patients at a time
Scribed notes and documented patient interactions daily
Monitored patient “thread” of information 24 hours a day in order to stay up to date on current issues with assigned patients
Pediatrics September 30- October 30, 2019
Kids Plus Pediatrics, Cranberry, PA Multiple Preceptors
Obtained histories and performed physical examinations of new and established pediatric patients ranging from newborn to age 22
Performed comprehensive well-child visits and acute sick visits
Educated parents and patients on the recommended immunization schedule and safety as well as pediatric milestones children should be reaching
Interpreted a multitude of pediatric milestone forms including PEDS, M-CHAT
Performed outpatient procedures such as dental varnish, routine immunizations, throat and flu cultures, and finger sticks
Obtained vital signs on patients
General Surgery August 26- September 25, 2019
Surgical Associates of Clarion, Clarion, PA Multiple Preceptors
Completed outpatient history and physical examinations to determine surgical eligibility as well as for follow-up care
Rounded on patients post operatively to assist in management of care through history, physical examination, and interpreting daily lab results
Assisted in surgical procedures such as hernia repairs. Observed surgical procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel perforation repair, colonoscopies, etc
Assisted in outpatient procedures such as excision and punch biopsies, sclerotherapy, joint injections, packing and cleaning wounds, wound vac assembly, injected local anesthetic in patients needing biopsy or excisions
Interpreted CT imagining results, biopsy results, x-rays, etc
Performed surgical skills such as surgical scrubbing, suturing, sterile gloving and gowning, drain removal, wound care
Pulmonology/Critical Care (Elective) July 22- August 08, 2019
Butler Health System Pulmonary Associates, Butler, PA Multiple Preceptors
Obtained histories and performed physical examinations of new and established patients in an outpatient setting
Rounded on inpatients in ICU and assisted in history, physical examinations and interpreting daily lab results
Interpreted chest x-rays, CT imagining results, PFTs, ABGs
Observed central and arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation and vent settings
Assisted in extubation of patients
Family Medicine June 17 – July 17, 2019
Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc, Onancock, VA Sierra Cuppett, PA-C
Obtained histories and performed physical examinations of new and established patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient setting
Performed annual wellness visits on patients over the age of 65
Educated patients on the importance of health maintenance screenings such as colonoscopy, mammograms, annual eye examinations, etc
Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests and preventative health maintenance screenings
Performed outpatient procedures such as urine dipstick analysis, visual screening, hearing screening, EKG placement and interpretation, ear canal irrigation, pelvic and breast examinations, Papanicolaou cytology smears, immunizations, Unna boot application, wound care, stapling, cryotherapy, throat swabs and cultures
Orthopedic Surgery (Elective) May 2019- June 2019
Specialty Orthopedics, Hermitage, PA Robert Piston, MD & Drew Figan, PA-C
Assisted in surgical procedures including total hip & knee arthroplasty, arthroscopies, carpal tunnel release, ORIF, tenolysis, ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition, etc
Completed outpatient history and physical examinations to determine surgical eligibility as well as for follow-up care
Consulted emergency room patients and completed history and physical examinations to facilitate readiness for the OR
Performed surgical skills such as surgical scrubbing, suction and retraction, suturing, suture/staple removal, digital nerve block and surgical wound care
Rounded on patients post operatively to assist in management of care through history, physical examination, interpreting lab results and performing wound care
Obtained histories and performed physical examinations of new and established patients with various acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient setting
Performed joint injections of knees and shoulders, splinting and casting of forearms and lower extremities
Interpreted x-rays, MRIs and CT imaging results
SHADOW EXPERIENCE
Grove City Medical Center- Grove City, PA 21 hours 2019
UBMD Orthopedics- Buffalo, NY 30+ hours 2017
Bradford Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group Intern- Olean, NY 75+ hours 2017
Kenmore Mercy Emergency Department- Kenmore, NY 60+ hours 2017
Kenmore Mercy Ambulatory- Kenmore, NY 20+ hours 2017
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Intern- Rochester, NY 40+ hours 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
Recognizing Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting February 2019- Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support May 2018-Current
Basic Life Support February 2018- Current
NYS Registered Opioid Overdose Administrator January 2018- Current
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Student Member 2019-Current
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student member 2018-Current
HONORS AND ACTIVITES
Overall Excellence in Sports Studies Award- Honorable Mention May 2017
Dean’s List Fall/Spring Semesters 2013-2017
St. Bonaventure Division I Softball Team September 2013-May 2017
St. John Vianney 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball-Assistant Coach Winter 2017
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer charting and data entry experience with Medent, Epic & Kipu
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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