Physician Assistant Nursing

Andrew R. Phenix, PA-C

** ******** ***. #* ******* Plain, MA 02130

508-***-**** • ******.*.******@*****.***

Education

August, 2013—August, 2015 Northeastern University, Boston, MA Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s Project: The Safety and Efficacy of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in High Risk Populations

September, 2007—April, 2012 Northeastern University, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Psychology Minor, Magna Cum Laude, Honor’s Program Experience

January, 2016—present

July, 2009—December, 2013

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Physician Assistant, Department of Hospital Medicine

• Collaborate with a team of physician assistants and attending physicians to care for medical patients in a tertiary care setting

• Act in capacity of responding clinician and serve as primary contact for consultants, nursing staff, and support staff

• Perform daily rounds, admission H&Ps, discharges, and transfers in a fast-paced, high acuity setting

• Deliver high quality and compassionate care in a safe and efficient manner

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Newborn Hearing Technician

• Performed hearing screenings for newborns in the well nurseries and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Counseled parents on screening results and steps of future diagnostic evaluation

• Collaborated with fellow hearing screeners to facilitate department operations

• Communicated directly with the audiologist, nurses, and physicians to provide comprehensive patient care

January, 2011—July, 2013

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA

Nursing Assistant

• Provided supportive medical care to patients in a high volume perioperative surgical unit

• Assisted nursing staff, residents, and attending surgeons in general perioperative nursing duties

• Advocated for patients during an emotional experience and facilitated communication between patients and providers

• Ensured efficient unit workflow by transitioning to alternate positions as necessary, including administrative roles Skills

• Experience facilitating goals of care and end of life conversations, with completion of Serious Illness Conversation Training

• Efficient, evidence-based management of common hospital medicine diagnoses, including COPD, CHF, renal failure, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, endocarditis, and many others

• Procedural proficiencies include arterial puncture, NG tube placement, simple laceration repair, digital nerve blocks, incision and drainage, nail trephination, wound care and dressing

• Advanced with EPIC; proficient with several other medical records Volunteer Experience and Leadership

April, 2014 Promised Lands Ministries, Lake Atítlan, Guatemala Medical Mission Team Member

• Collaborated with a team of 15 physician assistant students and international providers to set up free clinics in remote villages

• Contributed to fundraising $30,000 to provide free medical care, oral hygiene education, clothing and shoe donation for impoverished populations

April, 2009—May, 2012 Student Government Association, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Comptroller, Finance Board Chair, Student Senator

• Served as Chair of the Finance Board by leading weekly meetings and acting as official spokesperson

• Oversaw the allocation of a $2.2 million Student Activity Fund and monitored student group accounts

Certifications

• Current ACLS certification

• Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certification in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

• Completion of Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum

• NCCPA Board certified

• Massachusetts PA license, MA Controlled Substances, DEA Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants

References Available upon request

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