PROFILE

Current physician assistant student attending Mercer University with prior experience in

dermatology looking to pursue a career in a dermatologic setting. Pending graduation in May 2020, I will be registered with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), hold a valid DEA license, and will be licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.

NICOLE BLACK, PA- S

CURRENT MERCER PA STUDENT

EDUCATION

MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES Mercer University / Atlanta, GA / 2018 - Present

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Stetson University / Deland, FL / 2013 - 2017

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude

• Major: Integrative Health Science

• Minors: Psychology and Biology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Academy of Physician Assistants

• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

• Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants

• Georgia Association of Physician Assistants

PRIOR MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – OB/GYN 2017

MONA HARDAS, M.D.

• Assisted physician during surgeries/procedures

• Obtain health histories from patients

• Prep patients for physician exam & surgery

• Prepare cultures/biopsies for submission to the lab

• Submit and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

• Break down and set up of exam rooms and surgical rooms

• Sterilization of surgical instruments

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – DERMATOLOGY 2014 - 2016

WALTER BARKEY, M.D.

• Assisted physicians and PA’s during surgeries/procedures

• Obtain health histories from patients

• Prep patients for physician exam & surgery

• Coordinate with referring physician’s office to obtain medical record release

• Prepare biopsies for submission to the lab

• Submit and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

• Sterilization of surgical instruments

CERTIFICATION

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

American Heart Association, 2018

Basic Life Support /

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

American Heart Association, 2019

RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research

• Independent study of phenoxodiol

induced apoptosis in Jurkat

leukemia cells

Graduate Research

• Melasma: Pathophysiology,

Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapies

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INTERESTS

Golfing Skiing

Reading Traveling

TUAN BUI, MD

Ortho Atlanta

Johns Creek, GA

Phone: (404) 849- 8296

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WILLIAM BARBER, MD

Atlanta Breast Care Specialists

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Phone: 404-***-****

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BRITTANY ARNETT, PA-C

Kidzcare Pediatrics

Clayton, GA

Phone: (706) 982- 9949

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ALLI HEMINGWAY, PA-C

North Atlanta Primary Care

Johns Creek, GA

Phone: 404-***-****

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CLINICAL ROTATIONS/PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

• ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Ortho Atlanta, Gwinnett Medical Center, Tuan Bui, MD o H&Ps, pre/postop care, suturing, radiographic analysis of fractures, subluxations, dislocations, and osteoarthritis

• HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians, Piedmont Atlanta, Pramod Kakarala, MD o Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute illness, accurately document patient care during hospitalization with admission H&Ps, daily SOAP notes, and procedural notes

• BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

Atlanta Psychiatry and Neurology, Jeffrey Klopper, MD o Screening and complete mental status examination, use of screening instruments to assess affect and cognitive function, obtain substance use history, formulate differential diagnosis using DSM 5

• OPIOID TRAINING

Whole & Healthy You, Shonali Saha, MD

o Diagnosis and medical management of opioid use disorder as well as alcohol use disorder

• GENERAL SURGERY

Piedmont Colorectal Associates, P.C., Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Jay Singh, MD o 1st assist, suturing, preparation of sterile field, surgical preparation of patient, pre/postop care

• WOMEN’S HEALTH

Kent G. Miller, MD

o Suturing, pelvic examination, pap smear, cervical cultures, breast examination, routine medical care

• FAMILY PRACTICE

North Atlanta Primary Care, P.C., Alli Hemingway, PA-C o Suturing, injections, cryotherapy, advise routine medical care and health maintenance care

• PEDIATRICS

Kidzcare Pediatrics, Brittany Arnett, PA-C

o Identify specific patient presentations for common health conditions in infancy, childhood and adolescence, identify normal variations in physical, psychological, social and intellectual growth/development, provide anticipatory guidance and advice to caregivers, advise feeding/nutrition, accident prevention, and immunization

• INTERNAL MEDICINE, OUTPATIENT

Sanus Medical, Kirk Paulk, MD

o Joint aspiration, injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraarticular, trigger point), specimen collection (nasal, pharyngeal, urine, urethral, wound, cervical), ear lavage, radiographic analysis, electrocardiogram interpretation, advise preventative and health maintenance care

• EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Thomas Upshaw, MD

o Suturing, I&Ds, local anesthetic nerve block, closed joint reduction, joint taps, lumbar puncture, IVs, casting, NG intubation, bladder catheterization, emergency medical care

• DERMATOLOGY

Georgia Dermatology Partners, Amy Goodman, PA-C

o Perform skin exams and problem-focused dermatological exams, obtain and analyze laboratory results, assess patients and manage follow-up plan, manage patients on biologic therapies, manage isotretinoin patients in accordance with IPledge Program, perform punch and shave biopsies, elliptical excisions, electrodessication and curettage, cryotherapy, patch testing

REFERENCES

KEY SKILLS

• Communication

• Bedside Manner

• Commitment to Patient Care

• Compassionate

• Patient Analysis

• Interpersonal Skills

• Organization

• Problem Solving

• Detailed

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