Physician Assistant

Rachel E. Schwartz, PA-C

**** *** **** **, ******* GA 30308 • 917-***-**** • ******.*********@*****.***

» Education

The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS), Physician Assistant, Graduation Date: 05/21/2017, 3.76 GPA

NCCPA Certified: 06/12/2017

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science (BS), Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology Major, Graduation Date: 05/19/2014, 3.80 GPA

Dean’s List Fall 2012-Fall 2014, Nu Rho Psi Honor Society

» Certifications

NPI: 110*******

PA License (State of Georgia):8414

DEA:Will disclose upon request

ACLS:February 2020 - February 2022

BLS: February 2020 - February 2022

» Clinical Practice

Atlanta Headache Specialists & PANDA Neurology, Atlanta, Georgia Physician Assistant, 11/2018- Present

● Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide array of neurological disorders, including but not limited to: seizure, headache, developmental delay, myoclonus, tremor, tics, attention-deficit-disorder, and encephalopathy

● Manages the care of all patients seen in clinic, from initial diagnosis at a new-patient visit through their course of treatment in follow-up

● Specializes in the management of complex headache conditions, including but not limited to: low-pressure headache, new daily persistent headache, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, migraine, cluster, and tension-type headache

● Performs pericranial nerve blocks and trigger point injections to treat acute migraine and craniofacial pain syndromes

● Performs botox for chronic migraine prevention

● Coordinates monthly provider educational sessions to maintain current, evidence-based practices in clinic

Children’s Center for Digestive Healthcare (GI Care for Kids), Atlanta, Georgia Inpatient Physician Assistant, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital, 07/2017- 11/2018

Continued

● Manages the care of 8-14 pediatric inpatients daily, performing admissions, discharges, & consultations

● Orders appropriate labs, imaging studies, procedures, and medications for the work-up and treatment of a variety of complex gastrointestinal conditions

● Initiates and maintains TPN, and arranges for follow up labs, windows, and home TPN

● Directs pre-op evaluation and post-op feeding following gastrostomy tube placement

» Professional Experience

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia Clinical Research Coordinator, Urology Department, 2014-2015

● Managed multiple research project databases and assisted Emory clinicians in analyzing clinical outcomes related to kidney and prostate cancer

● Interfaced with research participants, determined eligibility, consented patients, and collected and processed tissue, urine, and blood specimens according to study protocol

● Coordinated services, scheduled procedures, and audited charges for patients Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia

Nurse Technician, Hematology/Oncology Department, 2013-2014

● Performed assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse

● Obtained and recorded patient blood sugar levels and routine vital signs

● Promoted a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient satisfaction Medical Scribe Systems, Atlanta, Georgia

Emergency Department Medical Scribe, Emory University Hospital ED, 2013-2014

● Charted in real time as the provider assessed and examined all patients during shifts in the Emergency Department, transcribing all ancillary test results, provider-dictated diagnoses, procedures, and treatments

Wilton Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Wilton, Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant, Summer 2013

● Assisted geriatric patients with A.M. care, bathing, feeding, and all other critical activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse

» Community Service

Bread for the City, Washington, D.C.

Healing Clinic Student Volunteer, Spring 2015

● Partnered with attending physicians to help offer primary care services to underserved populations of the D.C. metro area

Project Medishare for Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Volunteer Certified Nursing Assistant, Summer 2014

● Assisted Haitian and American doctors and nurses within my scope of practice as a CNA at Hospital Bernard Mevs in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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