Physician Assistant

Kelsey M. Berlin PA-C

973-***-**** **********@*****.*** 25 Allston Street Unit 1 Charlestown, MA 02129

Professional Objective

Obtain a Physician Assistant position in a challenging, hands-on environment that will allow me to exercise and grow my skill set while applying excellent care and emotional support to my patients

Professional Competencies

Suturing Surgical first assist Surgical scrub Physical/Neurovascular Exam Splinting/casting ED reductions-assist Venipuncture Intravenous line placement Foley catheter insertion Straight urinary catheter insertion Arterial blood gas sampling I&D procedures Sterile wound dressing and changes EMR proficiency Languages: intermediate level Spanish

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant

Orthopedics Orthopedics Northeast Andover, MA October 2019-Present

Work with surgeons of multiple Orthopedic specialties including upper extremity, sports medicine, joints (knee and hip), and spine. Run individual patient clinic providing care for patients of all ages. Took histories, performed physical exams, diagnosis, pre and post operative exams and evaluation for surgery. Read and interpret imaging studies such as Xrays, CTs, and MRIs. Fracture management including splinting, casting, and reductions. Assisted in the operating room including robotic surgery. Performed post-operative hospital visits and completed hospital orders and discharge paperwork. Worked in after-hours emergency Orthopedic clinic and rotated through home week day and weekend call.

Orthopedic Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD June 2018-October 2019

Manage orthopedic patients in hospital setting in all orthopedic specialties (trauma, hand, foot, joint, shoulder, tumor) and assist in their discharge process. Performed post-operative examinations, pre and post operative care, assist with evaluation and treatment of inpatient and new consults, perform bedside procedures and first/second assist in OR procedures.

PA-S, Clinical Rotations September 2016 - December 2017

Five week rotations in multiple hospitals in New York City and Brooklyn. Specialties included: Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Behavioral Medicine. During this time I assisted my preceptors as well as the rest of the team in providing care to patients and assisting in surgery

Other Experience

Medical Assistant College Plaza Pediatrics Randolph, New Jersey May 2012 - August 2015

Performed clinical tasks such as compiling patient’s history and current complaint, taking vitals, physical exams, throat cultures, nasal swabs, and assisting physician with diagnosis. Assisted office management in administrative tasks such as scheduling, coding for billing department, coordinating patient diagnostic results and referrals, and managing patient electronic medical records.

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer EMS Squad Randolph, New Jersey August 2013 - May 2015

Worked with a team to respond to emergency calls and provide immediate and efficient care to manage medical and traumatic conditions and safely transport patient to a medical center. Responsible for taking history and physicals, taking and managing vitals, splinting, wound stabilization.

PAC Program Wagner College San Andres Ixtapa, Guatemala January 2015

Volunteered alongside Wagner College Physician Assistant Program students and alumni to serve native populations with limited access to care. Provided six mobile clinics in four days treating medical conditions, offering preventive screening, and helped provide education and training to local nurses on women’s health issues. Took vitals, performed a history and physicals in English and Spanish, and worked directly with a Physician Assistant to determine diagnosis and treatment plan.

Medical Internship Program White Plains Hospital White Plains, New York May 2014 – July 2014

Assisted medical staff with patient care by taking vitals, changing and dressing patients, prepping patients for surgery. Observed orthopedic, urology, and general surgical procedures, and attended medical seminars. Daily responsibilities in the NICU and assisted in feeding, rounds, and patient observation.

Education

Long Island University Brooklyn- Brooklyn, New York August 2015 – November 2017

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

Gettysburg College- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania August 2009 - April 2013

Bachelors in Health Sciences

University of Wellington- Wellington, New Zealand Spring 2012

Study Abroad Program, Health Sciences

Certifications / Professional Affiliations

NCCPA Board Certification Current

American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current

American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Current

HIPAA Awareness Training for Healthcare Providers Current

Infection Control and Barrier Precautions Current

American Academy of Physician Assistants August 2015 - Current

Long Island University Physician Assistant Society August 2015 - Current

Honors, Awards, Leadership

Dean’s List, Long Island University, Brooklyn - Brooklyn, New York 2015 - 2017

Dean’s List, Gettysburg College - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 2010 - 2013 President of Fundraising, Delta Gamma Sorority - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 2011 - 2013

Secretary, Gettysburg College Cancer Awareness Club - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 2010 - 2011

Swimming Department Head, Camp Calumet - Ossipee, New Hampshire Summer 2010

References available upon request

**Employment gap December 2017-June 2018: Completion of Physician Assistant exam. Hired by Johns Hopkins Hospital in January 2018 and waited for hospital credentialing process.

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