ARTI J. PATEL
**** ****** ***** ** • Plant City FL 33566 • 813-***-**** • *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 5/2019
GPA- 3.43
University of Tampa, Tampa, FL – Bachelors of Science in Allied Health with Medical Science Concentration
Minor in Psychology, 05/2016
GPA – 3.61 (Cum Laude Graduate)
Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, FL – Nursing Assistant, 07/2014
GPA – 4.00
Tampa Bay Technical High School, Tampa, FL – High School Diploma, 05/2012
Academy of Health Professions – GPA 6.00 (Honors Graduate)
License and Professional Certifications
NCCPA Physician Assistant Certification, 6/2019
Physician Assistant License in the State of North Carolina (ACTIVE)
Physician Assistant License in the State of Florida (ACTIVE)
DEA License 9/2019
CPR and AED Certification: 5/2020
BLS and ACLS Certification: 5/2020
Telemedicine Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
MindPath Care Centers at Carolina Partners- Oct 2019- Present
Psychiatry, Raleigh NC
Work with outpatient psychiatric patients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and bipolar completing vitals, HPI, MMSE, documentations, medication management
CNSVS testing for ADHD
Genetic testing for pharmacology
Prescribe medications including Controlled Substances
AdvancedMD EMR software
Telemedicine via MEND software
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Wellington Retreat May-June 2018 Psychiatry, Lantana, Florida
Dr. Robert Moran M.D
Worked with inpatient psychiatric patients, completing vitals, HPIs, physical exams, and completing patient charts on EMR.
Collaborated with Dr. Moran and therapist regarding patient’s treatment plan
Adjusted medications and dosing under supervision of Dr. Moran.
Worked with adolsecents patients during group therapy and health wellness sessions
Developed lectures and presentations for group therapy for adolsecents and adult patients on topics such as Mood disorders, Personality disorders, and Medication side effects.
Attended family weekend and engaged with patients and their families during therapy sessions.
Pediatric Alliance Endocrinology June-July 2018 Pediatric Endocrinology, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Deborah Rotenstein M.D and Dr. Jadranka Popovic M.D.
Worked with pediatric patients with endocrine and genetic disorders, completing vitals, HPIs, physical exams, and patient charts on EMR.
Worked with both Dr. Rotenstein and Dr. Popovic to develop treatment plan and adjust medications, and patient education
Observed growth hormone deficiency studies in the office
Performed procedures such as hemoglobin A1C in the office
Adagio Health Care July 2018-August 2018 OB/GYN Special Needs, Erie, PA
Ms. Andromeda Fair CRNP
Worked in a special needs population clinic that provided gynecology services along with STI treatment for both males and females
Completed HPIs, physical exams, and procedures including pelvic exams, PAP smears, STI vaginal swabs, wet mount/microscopic examinations, bimanual examinations, male genital exams, IUD insertion and removals, fundal height measurements, and fetal heart dopplers.
Observed colposcopies and Nexplanon insertion/removals performed by the preceptor.
Butler Memorial Hospital August 2018-September 2018 Emergency Department, Butler, PA
Blaine Sinz PA-C, Dr. Reginaldo Reginella M.D, Dr. James Minshull M.D., Mary D. CRNP
Worked in the emergency department and urgent care with the providers
Completed HPIs, physical examinations, and procedures included pelvic exams, I&D, suturing, stapling and removal of staples, foley catheters, rapid strep test, CPR, casting and splinting.
Observed IV insertions, venipunctures, catheter insertions, internal reduction of displaced bones, cardiac catherization
Read CT and X-ray scans with providers
Reviewed patient charts and discussed medication and treatment plan
Beaver Falls Primary Care September 2018-October 2018 Family Medicine, Beaver Falls, PA
Dr. Timothy Goetze M.D and Marissa DeFonde PA-C
Worked with Dr. Goetze and Ms. DeFonde
Completed vital signs, HPI, physical examinations, annual and child well visits, and procedures including immunizations/injections, joint injections, I&Ds, pregnancy testing, venipuncture, EKG and interpretation, ear canal irrigation, splinting, PAP smears, pelvic exams, rapid strep test
Attended pharmaceutical discussions on new medications and side effects from representatives.
Butler Women’s Care Associate November- December 2018 OB/GYN, Butler and New Castle, PA
Lisa Cone CNM, Heather Mills CRNP, Dr. Caitlin Bump M.D, Dr. Ruthane Reginella M.D
Completed vital signs, HPI, physical examinations and procedures including PAP smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, bimanual examinations, cervix checks, pregnancy testing, wet mount/microscopic interpretations, fundal height measurements, and fetal heart dopplers
Assisted in vaginal and C-section deliveries. Observed and assisted in male circumscion
Assisted in inductions including interpreting uterine contraction and fetal heart rate monitors, inserting IUPC and FSE with assistance from preceptor
Worked with radiologist to interpret mammograms, DEXA scans and observed pelvic, thyroid, abdomen and biophysical profile ultrasounds. Observed biopsies, DEXA scans, and mammograms.
KidsPlus Pediatrics December 2018-Janurary 2019 Pediatrics, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Sarah Springer, Dr Mara Richardson, Terri Jones CRNP
Completed vital signs, hearing and vision screenings, physical examinations, annual and well child visits, lactation consultations, and procedures including immunizations, rapid strep test, male genital exam, hearing and vision screenings
Attended classes including New Mom coffee, Toddler Time, Lactation consultation, vaccinations
Caresalus Internal Medicine January 2019-Feburary 2019, Internal Medicine, Indiana, PA
Dr. Shennago Han M.D, Dr. Robert Synder M.D, Xianwan Han CRNP, and Megan S. PA-C
Completed vital signs, HPI, physical examinations,, and procedures including immunizations/injections, joint injections, I&Ds, pregnancy testing, venipuncture, EKG and interpretation, ear canal irrigation, PAP smears, pelvic exams, rapid strep test, urinalysis
Completed in office procedures including Aortic scans, Ankle-Brachial Index, Bladder scan, Balance test.
Had access to patient charts; completed documentations, ordered lab work, imaging, and medications.
Attended pharmaceutical discussions on new medications and side effects from representatives.
Dr. Papa and Associates February 2019-March 2019 Pediatrics, New Castle, PA
Dr. Richard Papa, Dr. Walter Bender, Dr. Jennifer Presnar, and Erica Ciatella PA-C
Completed vital signs, hearing and vision screenings, physical examinations, annual and well child visits, and procedures including immunizations, rapid strep test, male genital exam
Heritage Valley Health System April 2019- May 2019, General and Vascular Surgery Beaver PA
Dr. Robert Meuser and Natalie Brahim PA-C
Consults in the ED or via hospitalist for surgical intervention
First assisted in surgeries including umbilical hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, breast biopsy, appendectomies
Completed documentations
Observed preceptor in vascular lab; interpreting dopplers and dictating results.
Performed procedures included wound dressing, I&D, suturing.
PROFESSIONAL/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Judeo Christian Health Clinic
Medical Assistant
05/2016- 05/2017
Lake Wales Medical Center
Emergency Department Scribe
06/2016-09/2016
St. Joseph's Hospital- HIV/AIDs Clinic- Internship
Research Assistant
9/2015-12/2015
St. Joseph's Hospital- Children Chronic Complex- Internship
Research Assistant
4/2015- 10/2015
University of Tampa - Biology Department
Biological Unity and Diversity Lab Assistant/Mentor
08/2014- 05/2015
March of Dimes - Tampa Bay Chapter -Internship
Intern -Assistant
01/ 2013-05/2013
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Gannon University Dental Clinic, Erie, PA, June 2017
RAM Mission Trip, Charleston, WV, October 2017
Judeo Christian Health Clinic (March 12-March 19 2018)
Interprofessional Global Health and Services Travel Course to Nicaragua (June 3-June 15 2015)
John Knox- Assisted Living Facility (June 2014- July 2014)
Professional Affiliations
Student Diversity Committee Representative for Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA)- 6/2017-5/2019
Student Member, American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA); 5/2018-5/2019
Professional Member, American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 10/2019-Present
References
Elise Somers PA-C, Professor at Slippery Rock University PA Program, *****.******.@***.***
Alison Wix PA-C, Professor at Slippery Rock University PA Program, *******@*****.***
Deborah Rotenstein M.D, Preceptor at Pediatric Alliance Endocrinology, Swissvale PA, ***********@*****************.***
Andromeda Fair MSN, CRNP,WHNP-BC, Preceptor at Adagio Health Care, Erie PA, *****@************.***