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Blesson John
Physician Assistant
Dallas, TX, 75182
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Clinical Rotation Experience
Emergency Medicine
Mercy Health, St Louis, MO
• Managed disease states such as sepsis, acute coronary disease, malignant masses, surgical and orthopedic emergencies.
• Placed IVs, laceration repairs, managed acute bleeding, reducing dislocation, I&D, casting and splinting.
Ear, Nose, Throat
Gateway ENT (Dr. Jonathan Yoon), St Louis, MO
• Shadowed Dr. Yoon in clinic while he attended new and post- surgical cases.
• Observed surgical procedures such as tonsillectomies and septoplasty.
Orthopedic Surgery
UTMB, Galveston, TX
• Assisted in surgical care and managed post-operative clinical visits.
• Gained proficiency in reading orthopedic x-rays. Emergency Medicine
UTMB, Galveston, TX
• Worked with ER doctors and PA to provide care for Galveston patients in setting of trauma and low acuity.
• Obtained histories, provided assessments, treatment progress, and evaluated patient care.
• Skills obtained includes slit lamp exams, suturing, splinting, and vaccinations.
2020-07 - 2020-08
2020-07 - 2020-07
2019-10 - 2019-11
2019-05 - 2019-05
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General Surgery
UTMB, Galveston, TX
• Primarily worked with residents to help manage care for pre and post-operative patients.
• Assisted in appendectomies, cholecystectomies, thyroidectomies, and colectomies.
• Managed chronic wound care.
Urgent Care
VA Hospital, Conroe, TX
• Worked with veteran patients in an urgent care capacity.
• Prescribed medications, performed physical exams, I&D, and splinting.
Behavioral Medicine
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Conroe, TX
• Managed patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and schizophrenia.
• Assisted with group therapy.
Primary Care (Rural)
Complete Health Care Services, Jasper, TX
• Performed knee aspirations, PFTs, wound care, pelvic exams, and c- section staple removals.
• Assisted Dr. Martin Gilliland with labor & delivery. Obstetrics and Gynecology
OB/Gyn Of Houston (Dr.Daniel Mundy), Houston, TX
• Assisted in C-section, vaginal births, hysterectomies, and lumbar punctures.
• Proficient in obtaining fetal heart sounds and reading ultrasounds. Pediatrics
UTMB Regional Maternal Child Health Program, Conroe, TX
• Performed pediatric and adolescent well-child check-ups.
• Provided vaccinations and parent counseling.
Medicine (HIV)
UTMB, Galveston, TX
• Diagnosed medical issues, managed viral loads, provided vaccines and medication reconciliation.
2019-06 - 2019-06
2019-02 - 2019-03
2019-02 - 2019-03
2019-01 - 2019-02
2018-11 - 2018-12
2018-09 - 2018-10
2018-07 - 2018-07
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Education
Master of Science: Physician Assistant
The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX Master of Science
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science: Biology
University of North Texas - Denton, TX
• Graduated magna cum laude
Certifications
Basic Life Support
ACLS
EMS certification
NCCPA
Volunteer Firefighter
Stop the Bleed
Affiliations
• National Honors Society
• Interprofessional Scholar
• American Academy of Physician Assistant
• Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
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2017-07 - 2019-12
2015-05 - 2016-05
2007-09 - 2012-05