Physician Assistant

Karen Richtar, MPAS, PA-C

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Carnegie PA 15106 **********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Saint Francis University Loretto, PA

Master of Physician Assistant Science (GPA 3.9) Graduated: May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (GPA 3.9) Graduated: May 2019

Minor: Psychology

Scholarship: Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Scholarship- PSPA (2019)

Award: Provost’s List (2015-2018)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Total of over 2,000 hours of clinical experience May 2019-April 2020

Pediatrics- Family Medical Center (Ebensburg, PA) and Conemaugh RICN (Johnstown, PA)

Independently executed well child exams, administered necessary vaccinations and diagnosed acute care complaints

Assessed plans of care for neonates in RICN including nutrition, medication changes, and discharge

Pediatric Emergency Medicine- Fairview Hospital-Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)

Demonstrated ability to perform problem-specific exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs for acute and emergent cases

Family Medicine- Heritage Valley Medical Group (Aliquippa, PA)

Executed history and physical exams for acute and chronic complaints throughout lifespan

Attained valuable clinical skills experience: venous blood draws, electrocardiograms, injections

OB/GYN- West Virginia University Medicine (Morgantown, WV)

Collected history and physical exam for gynecological and obstetric visits

Performed bimanual and speculum exams, identified fetal heart tones, measured fundal height

Behavioral Medicine- Valko & Associates (Toledo, OH)

Obtained history, recorded thorough documentation, and assessed medication changes

Additional Clinical Rotations: General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES

Physician Assistant, Certified- NCCPA

Pennsylvania Physician Assistant State Licensure

ACLS, BLS, Act 33 and 151 Clearances

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA)

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Tutor: Physician Assistant Program, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, August 2018-April 2019

Pharmacy Technician, Waltmire Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2017-August 2017

Nurse Aide, Paramount Senior Living, McMurray, PA, May 2016-August 2016

ACTIVITIES

Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society Aug 2016- May 2019

Vice President

Facilitated the development of university-wide fundraisers for the Johnstown Women’s Help Center

Awards: National William L. Robinson Scholarship

Alzheimer’s Awareness Club Aug 2015- May 2019

Vice President

Recruited and motivated members to attend annual Alzheimer Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Spearheaded program in conjunction with local assisted living home

Theta Phi Alpha Jan 2018- Dec 2018

Academic Excellence Chair

Washington Hospital Washington, PA

Emergency Department Volunteer Sept 2012- May 2015

Recognized strengths that would lead to a rewarding career in health care

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