Physician Assistant

Lina M. Abunora, PA-C

443-***-**** **********@*****.***

*** ***** ***** **, *********, MD 21826

EDUCATION

Monmouth University September 2017 – May 2020

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

GPA: 3.8

Salisbury University September 2011- December 2015

Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minor in psychology

GPA 3.4

CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS

Surgery Jersey Shore Medical Center 8 weeks

Pediatrics Beyond Pediatrics 4 weeks

Pediatrics Monmouth Medical Center 4 weeks

Women’s Health Mountainside Medical Center 4 weeks

Psychiatry Jersey Shore Medical Center 4 weeks

Internal Medicine Monmouth Medical Center 8 weeks

Family Medicine Oakhurst Medical Group 4 weeks

Family Medicine Family First Primary Care 4 weeks

Family Medicine RUMC Primary Walk-In and Immediate Care 4 weeks

Geriatrics Roosevelt Care Center 4 weeks

Emergency Medicine John F. Kennedy Medical Center 4 weeks

Dermatology Dermatology Clinic 4 weeks

EXPERIENCE

Gateway Pediatrics – Salisbury, MD March 2014 – August 2017

Medical Assistant

Clinical duties: taking medical history, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examination, updating and filing patients' medical records, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, giving instructions to patients as instructed by physician, keeping exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, preparing sterilization as needed.

Administrative duties: answering telephones, recording telephone messages and providing feedback to patient/physician/pharmacy calls, scheduling appointments, checking in and checking out patients.

Scribe America – Seaford, DE May 2017 – August 2017

Emergency Department Scribe

Assisted physicians in recording patients’ chief complaints, history of present illnesses, medical history, physical exams, diagnostic test results and follow-up care instructions.

PhysAssist – Seaford, DE April 2016 – May 2017

Emergency Department Scribe

Assisted physicians in recording patients’ chief complaints, history of present illnesses, medical history, physical exams, diagnostic test results and follow-up care instructions.

SKILLS and CLINICAL PROFICIENCIES

Obtain and interpret EKGs

Medication review and reconciliation

Lab value review and interpretation

Venipuncture, injections, arterial blood gas

Wound repair via sutures, staples, skin glue

Casting and splinting

Incision and Drainage

Wound care including ostomies, colostomies, and arterial and venous wounds, pressure injuries

Placement of nasogastric and orogastric tubes

Feeding tube care and maintenance

Placement and removal of Foley catheters

X-ray interpretation

Patient education and counseling

Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Fluent in variety of Electronic Medical Records including Cerner, EMA, Epic, Athena, Soarian and eClinicalWorks

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSURES

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant Valid Through: December 2022

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Valid Through: February 2022

Basic Life Support Valid Through: August 2021

HONORS and AWARDS

Graduate Scholarship September 2017 - Current

Monmouth University

Dean’s List September 2011 – December 2015

Salisbury University

Lucy Tull Scholarship September 2011 – December 2015

Salisbury University

Presidential Scholarship September 2011 – December 2015

Salisbury University

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Station 16 Volunteer Fire Department – Salisbury, MD December 2013

Emergency Medical Technician

Responded to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care. Transported sick or injured patients to the emergency department. Administered pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Monmouth University January 2019 - April 2020

Abunora L, Barry A, Donolon K, Figel K, Kraemer O, Zaid B. The Perception and Use of Integrative Medicine among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers.

Entered the Monmouth University Student Scholarship Week Poster Presentation; April 2020 and April 2019; West Long Branch, NJ.

Salisbury University January 2015- December 2015

Researched the effects of docosahexaenoic acid on mouse melanoma cells. Studied previous research and developed new procedures to pursue. Used knowledge of laboratory safety and laboratory skills to work in the lab and complete research. Recorded and analyzed data collected.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants – student member

New Jersey Academy of Physician Assistants – student member

Monmouth University Physician Assistant Society – student member

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