EDUCATION:
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies June 2011-May 2013
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Psychology, GPA 3.61 August 2006-May 2010
The University of Virginia, graduated with distinction
Charlottesville, Virginia
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Massachusetts PA-C License PA4882, recertification 2019; Mississippi PA-C License 2020
CAQ Emergency Medicine Certification 2019
Massachusetts Controlled Substances License
Massachusetts DEA license
Advanced Cardiovascular, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support for Healthcare Provider
ATLS certified
EMPLOYMENT:
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant November 2013-Present
Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville, MA
Primary provider to patients of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, also managed complex patients under the supervision of an attending. Proficient in performing repair of complex lacerations, incision and drainages, splinting, ultrasound, and pelvic exams. Experience performing intubation under guidance of attending provider. Trained in admitting patients to hospital floor and transferring critical patients to tertiary facilities for specialty care. Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record system. Experience with psychiatric patients and coordination of care, as well as social and case management coordination.
Psychometrist June 2010-June 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Neuropsychology, Richmond VA
Provided Neuropsychological testing for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), scored individual tests and completed thorough report for overseeing psychologist’s review and signature. Also involved in a separate project providing Neuropsychological testing for recently released prisoners who were HIV and seeking disability. Worked as a research assistant to recruit family members of patients with recent TBI to be involved in a long term study. Tracked and contacted participants on a regular basis by phone. Also responsible for scheduling and organizing session materials for the Brain Injury Family Intervention program within the division.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
CONFERENCES AND CONTINUNG EDUCATION:
Preceptor for Tufts University and the University of New England PA Program 2014-present
ACEP Annual Conference (2015), Essentials of Emergency Medicine (2016), PA Academy by ACEP (2015), SEMPA Annual Conference (2014 & 2019), AAPA National Conference (2013)
PERTINENT PRECEPTORSHIPS:
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Emergency Department- Emergency Medicine October 2012
Greensboro, NC
Richmond Surgical Associates- General Surgery February 2013
Richmond, VA
Cardiovascular Associates of Charlottesville- Cardiology June 2012
Charlottesville, VA
Puget Sound Ear Nose and Throat- Otolaryngology April 2013
Edmonds, WA
University of Virginia Medical Center- Orthopedics March 2013
Charlottesville, VA
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
METI PROJECT, Tabarre, Haiti November 2014 and March 2015
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
EMT-B at Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad August 2010-January 2013
Richmond, VA
Responsible for basic life support, CPR, paramedic assist. Experience with motor vehicle accidents, cardiac arrests, broken and exposed bones, respiratory distress, diabetic emergencies, and minor injuries. Able to take vital signs, perform first response wound care, EKGs, and call patient report en route to hospital.
DEAC (Delivering Equal Access to Healthcare) volunteer September 2011-May 2013 Winston Salem, NC
Provided screening and healthcare to underprivileged population in local area. Participated as volunteer in the pharmacy, lab, triage, and medical team positions.
PER DIEM EXPERIENCE:
CPS Medical Group, Union Hospital, Lynn MA 2018