Kathryn Getson
McKean, PA ***26
addran@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Gannon University, Erie, PA
Master of Physician Assistant Science (MPAS) Expected graduation August 2020
Current GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Health Science (BS) May 2019
GPA: 4.0 Summa Cum Laude, Honors Scholar
John Mark Gannon Award for Academic Excellence
General McLane High School June 2015
Valedictorian
Certification
CPR/ACLS Certified, expires 2021
Clinical Experience
Virtual Elective Rotation May 2020- June 2020
Obtained histories and performed physical exams on virtual patients.
Completed over 100 virtual case studies pertaining to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.
Participated in PA Excel’s May Virtual rotation and wrote several H&P as well as SOAP notes pertaining to virtual patients and case studies.
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation February 2020- March 2020
Obtained histories and performed physical exams on patients in an emergency room setting
Performed local anesthetic injections, digital blocks, and laceration repairs
Observed incision and drainage of abscesses
Practiced reading radiographic images and observed the application of various types of casts and splints
Behavioral Health Shadowing Experience Completed 40 hours, January 2020
Observed history taking skills and treatment management of patients with various behavioral health conditions
Gained knowledge of the various treatment options and facilities available to individuals with behavioral health conditions
Obstetrics Shadowing Experience Completed 40 hours, December 2019
Obtained fetal heart rates using a handheld fetal doppler ultrasound and fundal height measurement
Observed and assisted with the setup and interpretation of non-stress tests
Performed venipuncture for routine prenatal labs
Family Medicine Clinical Rotation November 2019- December 2019
Presented patient histories and physical exam findings to preceptor and formulated a treatment plan
Assisted with cryosurgery and elliptical excisional biopsies of skin lesions
Performed intramuscular immunizations on pediatric and adult patient
Obtained cervical cytology samples and vaginal cultures
Pediatric Clinical Rotation October 2019- November 2019
Obtained thorough histories and performed physical exams on pediatric patients
Utilized documentation skills in writing history and physical notes and SOAP notes on pediatric patients
Performed throat cultures and rapid strep tests as well as nasopharyngeal swabs and rapid influenza diagnostic tests
Obtained peak expiratory flow rates and administered nebulized Albuterol
OB/GYN Clinical Rotation September 2019- October 2019
Obtained thorough histories and performed physical exams on gynecologic patients
Performed breast, pelvic, and rectal examinations as well as obtaining cervical cytology samples
Assisted in gynecologic surgeries including transvaginal hysterectomies, endometrial ablations, dilation and curettages, and transvaginal cystocele/rectocele repairs
Observed technique of obtaining and interpreting urofluorometry values
General Surgery Clinical Rotation August 2019- September 2019
First assisted in various surgeries including laparoscopic cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, parathyroidectomies, and bowel resections
Performed skin closure by suturing skin, tying surgical knots, and using a skin stapler, under supervision
Utilized documentation skills in writing post-operative and progress notes on surgical patients
Removed sutures, staples, and surgical drains in an outpatient office
Future Clinical Rotations
Internal Medicine Rotation Expected June 2020- July 2020
Neonatology Rotation Expected July 2020- August 2020
Didactic Studies August 2018- May 2019
One year of didactic studies, including laboratory science, physical diagnosis, behavioral medicine, basic medical science, and pharmacology
Saint Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA Completed 40 hours between May 2015- August 2015
Emergency Department Volunteer
Assisted in taking patient’s vitals and histories
Guided patients to proper rooms to await treatment by a health care provider
Guided patients to radiology department and different specialty areas of the hospital
Employment
Lakeside Bagel and Deli, Edinboro, PA September 2015- July 2019
Manager
Manage and prioritize numerous tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting
Maintain a positive and helpful attitude to provide professional customer service
Train new co-workers on business procedures to ensure a smooth transition
Delegate tasks to quickly and efficiently perform all necessary duties
Gannon University Biology Department September 2017-May 2018
Lab Assistant: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Instructed students on the information and procedures essential to the daily experiments
Set up and monitored laboratory experiments
Maintained the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory
References
Available on request