Taylor E Fisher, PA-S
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**** *. ******** **., ***. #301 Chicago, IL 60657 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice, May 2018 – May 2020 (Expected)
§ Master’s project focus on the efficacy of Team Based Learning in higher education
§ Employed by the Division of Student Affairs & Inclusion to take notes for students with disabilities
§ ACLS & BLS certifications
Quincy University Quincy, IL
Master of Science in Education (MSE), May 2010 – May 2012
§ Type 09 Secondary Education certified: Biological Sciences & Social Science endorsements Alma College Alma, MI
Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minor in Sociology & Anthropology, September 2004 – May 2008
§ Accolades include Dean’s List, Biology Honors, Alma College Football Team and contributions to a variety of published scientific journals that include field & lab work in Michigan, Florida & Jamaica CLINICAL ROTATIONS: May 2019 – May 2020 (6 weeks each) Orthopedic Surgery: Chicago Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine (Elective) Chicago, IL
§ Similar role as the employed PA on staff – clinic & surgery
§ Took on the role of the doctor’s only employed PA for a week while she was out of the office Neurosurgery: AMITA Health – Resurrection Medical Center (Elective) Chicago, IL
§ Similar role as the employed PA on staff – clinic & surgery
§ Operating room 1st & 2nd assist, rounding & neurosurgery consults (latter two often on my own) General Surgery: Northshore – Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL
§ Similar role as the employed General Surgery PA’s consisting of daily rounding, surgery & consults
§ Weekly rotation through various services & operating room 1st & 2nd assist experience Emergency Medicine: Presence – St. Joseph’s Hospital Chicago, IL
§ 1-on-1 patient & procedure exposure
Internal Medicine: ACCESS – Humboldt Park Family Health Center Chicago, IL
§ Heavily autonomous with independent note & prescription writing Family Medicine: Regency Medical Center Palatine/Barrington, IL
§ Mostly observational/assisting with high dermatology & orthopedic procedure exposure Pediatric Medicine: ACCESS – Humboldt Park Family Health Center Chicago, IL
§ Heavily autonomous with note & prescription writing Obstetrician & Gynecology: “For Women Only” Chicago, IL
§ Scheduled
WORK EXPERIENCE
Truman Middle College Chicago, IL
Science Department Chair; Biology, Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, September 2012 – June 2018
§ Helped drive TMC from 2/5 “Needs Improvement” to 4/5 “Distinguished” CPS quality rating
§ Member of multiple leadership committees and positions determined to strengthen the school and develop many school-wide initiatives including policy, scheduling, hiring, mentorship and other foundational decisions
§ Teamed up with the Truman College Biology Department to develop and direct labs & dissections
§ Doubles as an alternative school supporting a diverse high-needs & underserved student population
§ Certified on hazardous material, CPR & AED to lead staff trainings Rehab Institute of Chicago/Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL Volunteer Physical & Occupational Therapist Assistant, July 2016 – September 2017
§ Assist PT’s & OT’s in both inpatient & outpatient units
§ Help throughout the building & with various programs when needed Northern Michigan MedCenter Petoskey, MI
Medical Scribe, June 2014 – August 2014
§ Recorded medical notes in an EMR database for M.D.s, P.A.s, & N.P.s
§ After a couple of months, I was assisting with simple procedures, working with the medical team on diagnoses, training others on the EMR system and helping with X-ray analysis Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL
Substitute Teacher; Math & Science Instructor; Football Coach, February 2012 – May 2013
§ Worked with 9 different high school campuses in various capacities
§ Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Algebra & Geometry Instructor Coldwell Banker Rentals Division (Chicago Apartment Finders) Chicago, IL Senior Residential Leasing Agent, November 2010 – August 2013
§ Licensed personal leasing & sales consultant
§ 100% commissions-based requiring determination, resiliency, resourcefulness, a positive & proactive attitude State of Michigan: Department of Natural Resources Boyne City, MI Park Ranger – Young & Fisherman’s Island State Parks, May 2006 – August 2008
§ Provided information, assisted visitors, facilitated the camping process and patrolled the park