Kathryn Getson

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McKean, PA ***26

814-***-****

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

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