Physician Assistant

MAGEN RUTH SLATER

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA

Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) 08/2016 – 05/2019 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Minor in Exercise and Sports Studies 07/2006 – 06/2010 USC CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE

THORACIC SURGERY (10 weeks) Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles, CA

§ Second assist in surgical procedures that include thoracotomies, VATS wedge resections, lobectomies, chest wall excisions, esophagectomies, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, bronchoscopies, jejunostomy placement, nasogastric tube placement

§ Pre-/post-operative care in the clinic and acute floor work including chest tube removal, suture removal, diagnostic imaging follow up, feeding tube care, progress notes

GENERAL SURGERY (6 weeks) Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Riverside, CA

§ First and second assisted in surgical procedures that include cholecystectomies, appendectomies, thyroidectomy, amputations

§ Provided post-operative care, chest tube removal, suture removal, and burn/wound care INTERNAL MEDICINE (6 weeks) LAC+USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

§ Managed chronic disease patients and their comorbidities including diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders

§ Monitored and provided patient education

EMERGENCY MEDICINE (6 weeks) St. Vincent’s Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

§ Evaluated and managed patients with urgent and critical conditions

§ Performed procedures such as suturing, I&D, and wound care ORTHOPEDICS (6 weeks) Community Orthopedic Medical Group Mission Viejo, CA

§ First and second assisted in orthopedic surgeries of the knee, hip and shoulder

§ Provided pre- and post-operative care

WOMEN’S HEALTH (6 weeks) Plaza Towers Santa Monica, CA

§ Performed pelvic exams, breast exams, prenatal exams, pap smears, and STI screenings

§ Assisted with colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, and endocervical curettage FAMILY MEDICINE (6 weeks) Dr. Behzad Soufer Sherman Oaks, CA

§ Managed chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and depression

§ Performed annual exams and provided screening and preventative care PEDIATRICS (6 weeks) MY Pediatrics and Respiratory Care Clinic Long Beach, CA

§ Managed acute and chronic childhood illnesses

§ Performed well child exams and patient education regarding proper medication use, developmental milestones, nutrition, and exercise PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN/COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Washington Heights, NY Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant-Certified 09/2019 – Current

§ Manage pre-/post-operative patients on the step down unit

§ Optimize patients for surgery, including but not limited heart failure optimization, H&Ps/consultations, surgical consents and preoperative orders

§ Complete consultations for new admissions, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries

§ Perform routine chest tube removals, pacing wire removals, arterial blood draws, foley management, catheter removals, duotube insertion/removal and emergent ultrasound to evaluate for effusions and/or fluid collections. Assisted in diagnostic taps.

§ Perform daily rounds on ventricular assist device service, manage pre-/post-VAD implant patients, manage complications Physician Assistant Float for COVID-19 Response 03/2020-05/2020

§ Volunteered to work on the internal medicine service on the floor, step-down unit and emergency room with Covid-19 patients at surge levels. Acted as an emergency responder for codes, including emergent intubations. Managed complications of Covid-19, including but not limited to ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, hemodialysis patients, duotube insertions.

§ Additionally managed internal medicine and neurology patients on the designated coronavirus-19 free step down. PETER J CORNELL, MD, INC Beverly Hills, CA

Ophthalmic Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator and Surgical Coordinator 08/2013 – 07/2016

§ Worked alongside Ophthalmologists, assisted in minor procedures, and educated patients on treatment plans and surgical paperwork

§ “Go-to” for difficult patients; rewarded for dedication to patient care

§ Managed four clinical research projects:

o Bausch & Lomb clinical studies. Led two nationwide cataract surgery studies. Analyzed visual outcomes and monitored intraocular lens (IOL) performance to prevent capsular contraction. Reported on surgical techniques and preventative care measures

o Lens measurement data collection. Collect pre-op, surgical and post-op data to create nomograms for precise lens measurements

o Aphakic measurement device efficiency analysis. Input post-op refractive data to determine the accuracy of live surgical measurements

HEART RHYTHM SPECIALIST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Tarzana, CA Medical Assistant 01/2013-07/2103

§ Prepped patients for clinical exams, took vital signs, executed EKGs and INRs, and performed other diagnostic tests EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA

§ Research Chair for Student Run Clinic; conducted research in interdisciplinary health care for underserved populations and presented findings at the Conference on Student Medical Education for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

§ Volunteered in local community health fairs screening patients for common diseases; conducted clinical exams at Med Fest for Special Olympics competitors, interviewed prospective USC PA students; and participated in outreach for USC PA Pipeline Program to provide underserved high school students with information in health care careers

§ Interprofessional Geriatric Curriculum team member; worked with geriatric patients as part of an interdisciplinary team UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara, CA

§ Peer Health Intern; promoted healthy eating and living through educational seminars

§ Interned for the Wellness & Fitness Institute; provided preventative health consultations and conducted health/fitness screenings COMMUNITY SERVICE

LHASA HAPPY HOMES Santa Monica, CA

Dog Adoption Volunteer 12/2018-04/2019

§ Coordinate dogs with happy, loving owners and families ready for adoption A BROADER VIEW Santa Barbara de Heredia, Costa Rica International Medical Mission 04/2016

§ Medical mission volunteer at two health clinics in rural Costa Rica; assisted in all aspects of patient care, from intake to treatment VENICE FAMILY CLINIC Mar Vista, CA

Health Education Volunteer 01/2016-06/2016

§ Led a healthy cooking course to underserved families at a children’s clinic; provided bilingual recipes and health resources THE PAINTED TURTLE CAMP Lake Hughes, CA

Family Weekend Volunteer 02/2010 – 12/2015

§ Provided a safe and educational environment for acute and chronically ill children and their families to enjoy recreational activities OTHER SERVICE

§ Raised $3K+ for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while training for the Nike Women’s Marathon

§ Team Captain of a 20-member Relay for Life team; raised $1K for the American Cancer Society

§ Founded and led a holistic health club (Student Organization for a Holistic Approach to Health and Leadership); planned multiple bone marrow/blood drives; hosted events with health care providers; organized health education at student fairs CERTIFICATIONS

BLS for Health Care Providers (AHA); ACLS Certification (AHA) MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

New York State Society of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Journal of the American Academy of PAs LANGUAGES

Basic medical Spanish

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