Physician Assistant Mental Health

ALISON M. DOUGAN

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EDUCATION 1

Master’s of Medical Science – Physician Assistant Tentative Aug. 2020 Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, FL

• Certification exam: Sept. 5 - Temporary License in Progress

• Capstone Project - Perception of Critical Incident Stress Management: Improving Mental Health in the Fire Service

• Elected class Director of Internal Affairs

• “Shark of the Month” September 2018

Bachelor’s of Science - Athletic Training Aug. 2011 – May 2015 State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY

• Poster Award Finalist for orthopedic case study presentation at 2015 Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference

• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIP .

Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations

General Surgery Hendry Regional Medical Center Darayes Mobed, MD Family Medicine Family Doctor Fort Myers Robert Pritt, DO Pediatric Emergency Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL Tracy Torrella, PA-C Orthopedic Surgery Joint Implant Surgeons of SWFL James Bynum, MD Critical Care/ICU Lee Physician Group Pulmonary Associates Nelson Guzman, DHSc, PA-C Women’s Health Primer Associates for the Healthcare of Women Chacko Mathews, MD Internal Medicine Prime Medical Group Jim Liu, MD

Emergency Medicine Lee Health System Anthony Dalley, MD Procedures performed include:

• first assist for general surgeries including laparoscopic procedures, circumcisions, open hernia repairs, paracentesis, and mass excisions

• first-assist for orthopedic surgeries including total joint replacements, arthroscopic joint repair, and open hand/upper extremity surgeries, splinting and casting of orthopedic injuries

• removal of cysts, I&D of abscesses, laceration repair, insertion and removal of staples

• insertion of central lines, dialysis catheters, IV and arterial lines Proficient in the following EMR: Cerner, EPIC, Quest Care360, Athena, Practice Fusion Miscellaneous Skills: POCUS training, telemedicine Athletic Training Clinical Rotations

Orthopedic Surgery Upstate Bone and Joint John Cannizzaro, MD Track and Field SUNY Cortland Steve Meyer, ATC

Wrestling SUNY Cortland Aaron Blanchard, ATC

Softball SUNY Cortland Trish Donnelly, ATC

JV & Varsity Football Cortland High School Nicole Humpf, ATC Responsibilities included: prevention, evaluation and treatment of acute, chronic, overuse and traumatic injuries, patient education, use of ultrasound, electric stimulation and TENS units, development of physical therapy and return-to-play programs, observe orthopedic surgeries Medical Reserve Corps – COVID-19 Test Center Volunteer May 2020

• Administered saliva-based COVID testing for Middlesex County residents The Geneva Foundation at Keller Army Hospital – Concussion Research Intern May 2015

• Conducted concussion assessments on West Point cadets to establish a baseline for research on brain injuries at the United States Military Academy

• Testing included the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) ALISON DOUGAN

CERTIFICATIONS 1

Athletic Training BOCATC #200*******

EMT New York State Dept. of Health

BLS, ACLS, PALS American Heart Association

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS,

Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Student Society Member, Director of Internal Affairs Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Member

New York State Society of Physician Assistants Member American Academy of Physician Assistants Member

National Athletic Trainer’s Association Member

Middlesex County, NJ Medical Reserve Corps Member

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY .

Under Armour Fort Myers, FL Oct. ’19 to Present

Under Armour Lake George, NY Nov. ’15 to Mar. ‘17

Sales Teammate

• Generate sales through friendly and knowledgeable customer service

• Excel in a service-oriented environment, exhibiting talent for effective communication with a diverse customer base

Glens Falls Hospital Glens Falls, NY Feb. ’16 to April ‘18 Patient Care Associate

• Provided direct patient care for a 46-bed telemetry unit

• Worked alongside healthcare professionals and was responsible for assisting with daily activities, simple medical tasks, noticing changes in patient condition, and assisting in emergency situations United Lacrosse Albany, NY June 2016

Certified Athletic Trainer

• Provided per diem medical care for a 20-team lacrosse tournament

• Preventative care, evaluation and management of acute injury, and referral for further care Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course Bolton Landing, NY May ’13 to Sept ‘16 Rescue Guide & Reservation Staff

• Trained and supervised new staff members and delegated tasks necessary for daily operation

• Enforced safety polices, managed on-site injuries, and provided first aid

• Maintained cash registers, phones, and reservation books in the welcome center

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