Physician Assistant Medical

GARIMA KHANAL

602-***-**** **** S Parkcrest St Gilbert AZ 85298 *****@***.***

EDUCATION

Northern Arizona University Phoenix AZ / August 2018 – August 2020 Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

Clinical Rotations:

§ Psychiatry Maricopa County Women’s Jail 4 weeks

§ Internal Medicine West Horizon Medical Center 4 weeks

§ Pediatrics Pediatric Multicare West Clinic 4 weeks

§ Immunology (Elective) San Tan Allergy & Asthma Clinic 4 weeks

§ Ear, Nose and Throat (Elective) Phoenix VA Health Care System 4 weeks

§ Obstetrics/Gynecology Bethany Home Women’s Clinic 4 weeks

§ Family Medicine Cornerstone Family Medicine Clinic 4 weeks

§ General Surgery Agave Surgical Associates 4 weeks

§ Dermatology (Elective) Hamblin Dermatology 4 weeks

§ Cardiology (Elective) Lakeside Heart & Vascular Center 4 weeks

§ Emergency Medicine Kingman Regional Medical Center 4 weeks Proficient in:

§ Interpretation of EKGs, CPR, simple wound care and dressing changes, CXR interpretation, closure of wounds via suture and staples, aseptic and isolation techniques, warfarin management, collection of cultures, placement of catheters, administration and prescription of medications, pelvic and rectal examination

Experience in:

§ Incision and drainage, interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram, pacemaker interrogation, cardiac nuclear stress test interpretation, securing chest tube, examination of eyes using fluorescein staining, venipuncture, splinting, assisted respiration, vasectomy, cystoscopy, vaginal delivery, intubation, laryngoscopy, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, cryotherapy, punch, excisional, scissor and shave biopsies, cautery, ear wax removal Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University Tempe AZ / August 2012 – May 2016 Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Highest Academic Distinction; AIMS Scholarship

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Electronic Medical Records Scribe Phoenix, AZ / June 2016 – August 2018

§ Documented patient encounters in SOAP format and communicated with the physician in regard to coding

§ Assisted with in-office procedures, including gastrostomy tube removals and incision and drainage, and completed subsequent documentation

Wellsource Medical Center Medical Assistant Phoenix AZ / August 2016 – August 2018

§ Gathered patient medical history, obtained vitals, administered injections and immunizations and assisted with minor office-based procedures such as toe-nail removal and cryotherapy

§ Communicated with patients and physicians regarding and patient’s management plan ASU Learning Resource Center Advanced Chemistry Tutor Tempe AZ / August 2015 – May 2016

§ Created personalized lesson plans with practice exam questions, real-life application questions and overviews for high-yield topics

§ Held private tutoring sessions for General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II and Biochemistry GARIMA KHANAL

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Phoenix Allies for Community Health Volunteer Phoenix, AZ / September 2016 – August 2018

§ Obtained focused H&P and communicated with interdisciplinary team and supervising physician to determine an appropriate and cost-effective treatment plan

§ Obtained blood sugar level and INR, managed simple wound care and provided patient education Hospice of the Valley Volunteer Glendale AZ / August 2015 – May 2016

§ Facilitated medical floor nurses with bathing and feeding of patients

§ Aided medical staff with transport, palliative care, cleaning and restocking supplies Arrowhead Hospital Student Volunteer Glendale AZ / May 2014 – August 2014

§ Facilitated medical floor nurses with dressing changes, bathing and feeding of patients

§ Aided pre-OP and recovery staff with transport, discharge, cleaning and restocking supplies LEADERSHIP

Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Student Government Secretary May 2017 – August 2019

§ Attended meetings, transcribed concise notes and emailed a summary of important highlights to the class

§ Helped other members of student government with the planning and organization of various events Arizona State Univeristy Physiology 202 Preceptor August 2014 – December 2014

§ Assisted the teaching assistants in the introductory physiology lab and answered student questions

§ Composed and presented weekly presentations on different pathologies surrounding the topic of study Student Health Outreach and Wellness Clinic Chair Member December 2012 – May 2016

§ Created volunteer on-boarding protocol and documents and actively recruited and interviewed volunteers

§ Facilitated volunteers through working shifts during clinical hours

§ Attended biweekly meetings and pre and post shift interprofessional rounding meetings CERTIFICATIONS

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants September 2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support June 2018 – Present

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers June 2018 – Present Phlebotomy June 2014 – 2016

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2018 – 2020, Student Member, Physician Assistant Education Association 2018 – 2020, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants 2018 – 2020, Student Member, New York State Society of Physician Assistants 2018 – 2020, Student Member, Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants INVOLVEMENT

Challenge Bowl Practice Member September 2018 – August 2020 Nutrition and Health Awareness club August 2019 – August 2020 Pre-Physician Assistant club August 2013 – May 2016 COMPUTER SKILLS

Cerner, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Allscripts, Practice Fusion, Athenahealth, Epic, AdvancedMD, CRPS, Office Ally, Resource and Patient Management System

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