Pediatrician
Resume:
CAROL GAINEY BLEDSOE JONES
Denver, CO 80238
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Resident Physician, Virginia Tech Carilion Pediatric Residency Program, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, June 2017-June 2020
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Doctor of Medicine, May 2017
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2011 with Highest Distinction
Minors: Chemistry, Spanish for the Professions
Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visiting Medical Student, Pediatric Pulmonology Elective, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, October 2015.
Worked with a variety of providers in various pediatric pulmonary outpatient specialty clinics, including: cystic fibrosis, general pulmonology, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, aerodigestive, fellows continuity, sleep, interstitial lung disease, ventilator care, neuromuscular, and behavioral sleep and actigraphy clinics
Attended Pediatric Grand Rounds, Pediatric Pulmonary Grand Rounds and daily Morning Report with the pediatric residents.
Medical Student Researcher, American College of Rheumatology Medical Student Research Preceptorship, Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver, CO, May 2014-July 2014
Assisted in clinical rheumatological research and writing manuscript
Assisted in outpatient rheumatology clinic and inpatient rheumatology consults
Attended weekly rheumatology lectures
Care Assistant, UNC Internal Medicine Clinic, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, June 2011-June 2013
Assisted pain clinicians with all aspects of patient care including initial evaluation and enrollment, assessment of progress during clinic visits and with phone follow-up, medication management, depression screening, and provision of social service and mental health resources
Collected, maintained, and edited patient data for monthly dissemination as well as served as a liaison between the pain clinician and administrative staff
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSURE
American Academy of Pediatrics 2017-present
Virginia State Medical License (2019-2020 training license)
BLS, PALS, NRP certified
Reach Out and Read certified.
USMLE Step 1, 2 CS and CK, and 3 passed.
CLINICAL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Education in Quality Improvement for Pediatric Practice (EQIPP) Project – Bright Futures 2018-2020
Focused on maternal depression screening, particularly at age 9 months
Assessed effectiveness of new screening tool
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary/Treasurer- Brody Ambassadors, 2014-2015
Maintained an up-to-date record of the financial position of the organization
Solely responsible for cutting checks to payees and depositing funds
Organized meetings and send correspondence to members
Secretary/Treasurer- American Medical Woman’s Association Brody Chapter, 2014-2015
Maintained an up-to-date record of the financial position of the organization
Managed all funds and payments necessary within the organization, including collecting membership dues.
Organized lunch meetings as well as funding for events and scholarships, including the Malene Irons Award
Sent correspondence to members
Community Liaison- Pediatric Interest Group, 2014-2015
Created contacts with those in the community working with the pediatric population
Organized events or fundraisers to assist those in the community
Collected Coke Rewards Points from Brody community and donated proceeds to the St. Jude Foundation
Collected pop tops and donated collections to the local Ronald McDonald House.
M1 Class Representative- Medical Student Council, 2013-2014
Attended monthly Student Council meetings as well as class meetings
Assisted in planning both class and school events
Acted as an advocate for M1 students and presented their ideas and concerns to the Student Council
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Medical Staff- Camp Too Sweet, Camp Bethel, Fincastle VA 2018-2019
Member of medical staff responsible for diabetes care and management of campers aged 7-9
Responsible for assisting with blood sugar testing at mealtimes and with camp activities and insulin administration during meal and snack times.
Coordinator- Kiss the Pig: Reach Out and Read, Pediatric Interest Group, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC February 2015
Raised money to benefit Reach Out and Read, an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers promoting early literacy.
Recruited faculty members to participate in “Penny Wars.” The faculty who received the most donations agreed to kiss a pig.
Focused on maternal depression screening, particularly at age 9 months
Early in training, new focus on screening developed and was able to assess effectiveness of screening and develop resources to give to mothers
Coordinator- Brody Ambassadors Education Night with the Girl Scouts of North Carolina, Greenville, NC September 2014
Introduced local Girl Scouts (aged 9-14) to various topics in healthcare, including women’s health, fitness and nutrition, tobacco abuse and careers in medicine.
Coordinator- Brody Ambassadors: Health Sciences Academy Introduction to Pathology, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC, August 2014-September 2014
Development of a high school level pathophysiology curriculum; involving creation of a general lecture, case-based exploration of disease and examination of a pathologic specimen.
Coordinator- Brody Ambassadors Health Sciences Fair, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC, April 2013-June 2013.
Hosted representatives from various healthcare fields, including nursing, medicine, dental, and physical therapy from various programs within North Carolina for undergraduate students interested in healthcare.
Perioperative Ambassador Intern, Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC, September 2010-May 2011
Communicated with families regarding patient flow in the perioperative areas and with nurses/doctors in operating rooms to obtain updates for families
Provided customer service in a healthcare environment
Afforded shadowing and observation opportunities
COMMITTEES
Behavioral Science Course Review Committee, Brody School of Medicine M1 Class Curriculum, Greenville, NC July 2015-October 2015
Met with various faculty members, including the course director of the M1 Behavioral Science Course to discuss the course content and structure over the last three years.
Discussed personal experience with class and acted as an advocate for fellow classmates.
Made suggestions and determined necessary changes to improve the curriculum.
2015 Malene Irons Award Selection Committee, American Medical Women’s Association Brody Chapter, Greenville, NC April 2015
Assisted in the selection of an outstanding 4th year medical student who has demonstrated exceptional participation in school and/or community extra-curricular activities and who demonstrates strong interest and involvement with issues concerning women and children
POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Jones, C. Lantz, J. “Adolescent Acne.” Pediatric CME Conference: Grand Rounds. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. May 26, 2020.
Jones, C. Prusakowski, M. “The Writing Isn’t Always on the Wall (Acute Respiratory Failure).” Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. March 5, 2020.
Jones, C. Reynolds, E. “Fast Ball (Hyperthyroidism)” Case of the Week Presentation. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. December 3, 2019.
Jones, C. “Adolescent and Infectious Disease.” Resident Board Review. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. November 19, 2019.
Jones, C. “A Wild Ride (Concussions in Children).” Case of the Week Presentation. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. August 6, 2019.
Jones, C. “Peds Fundamentals.” Resident Board Review. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. July 16, 2019.
Jones, C. “To Be or Not To Be (Tuberculosis).” Case of the Week Presentation. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. March 5, 2019.
Jones, C. Washofsky, A. Jaimes, S. “Lactobacillus vs. Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis” Pediatric Journal Club. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. April 30, 2019.
Jones, C. “Community Acquired Pneumonia.” Resident Morning Report. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. December 12, 2018.
Jones, C. “Seeing Red (Hyphema).” Case of the Week Presentation. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA October 9, 2018.
Jones, C. “Orthopedics/Sports Medicine.” Resident Board Review. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. July 31, 2018
Jones, C. “Sickle Cell Disease and Depression in the Pediatric Population.” Psychiatry Case Conference. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Roanoke, VA. May 10, 2018.
Jones, C. Keane, B. “High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Bronchiolitis: Modeling Economic Effects of a Ward-Based Protocol.” Journal Club. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, March 16, 2018.
Jones, C. “More than chapped lips? (Kawasaki Disease.)” Case of the Week Presentation. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, November 3, 2017.
Bledsoe, C., Dickson, A. “Lungs and The Effects of Smoking.” Brody Ambassadors Education Night with the Girl Scouts of North Carolina. Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina, September 30, 2014.
Turbeville J., Dietzen, M., Dennis, P., Lin, M., Bledsoe, C. “Exploring and Coping with Medical Anomalies.” Brody Ambassadors: Allied Health Science Class Community Outreach Presentation. Pamlico County High School. Bayboro, North Carolina, 2014.
Bledsoe C, Davis L, Tran V, Keniston A, Caplan L, Quinzanos I, Hirsh J. Patients’ interpretations of rheumatoid arthritis model disease states in a safety-net rheumatology clinic. American College of Rheumatology 78nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA. November 15-19, 2014.
Misher AM, Bledsoe CG, Dolan-Soto DR, Blalock SJ, Weil A, Ives TJ. Screening for Anxiety and Depression in a Non-malignant Chronic Pain Population [Abstract 2-276]. Presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Mid-Year Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2013.
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