Physician Assistant

FRANCESCA JAHNS, PA-C

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

310-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

*/** – present COVE-MEDBRIDGE SURGERY CENTER, Torrance, CA Physician Assistant Pediatric Plastic Surgery

• Surgical first assist in Microtia Ear Reconstruction surgeries 1/17 – present TORRANCE MEMORIAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, Torrance, CA Physician Assistant Emergency Department

• Manage care for acutely ill patients presenting to the Emergency Department 7/15 – present TORRANCE MEMORIAL URGENT CARE, Torrance, CA and Manhattan Beach, CA Physician Assistant Urgent Care

• Provide a multitude of medical services to patients in an Urgent Care setting

• Provide medical advice, diagnosis and treatment through a telemedicine platform 4/10– 1/15 CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL GROUP, Los Angeles, CA Physician Assistant Pediatric and Adult Plastic Surgery/Microtia Coordinator

• Clinic responsibilities include: laceration repairs, excisions and biopsies, pre-op and post op care of surgical patients, documentation of EMR using EPIC

• Surgical first assist in Microtia Ear Reconstruction, birthmark excisions and biopsies, cleft lip and palate surgeries, breast reconstructions, breast reductions and TRAM flaps; responsible for harvesting and closing full and partial thickness skin grafts, fat grafting, suturing

• Coordinate and arrange traveling for International Microtia and Atresia Conferences: Australia, Mexico, China, Russia

3/08 – 10/09 BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, New York, NY Emergency Department Physician Assistant

• Diagnosed and treated up to 25 patients/shift in FastTrack, Urgent Care, Acute Care and Pediatrics

• Procedures included: I&D, laceration repairs, splinting, LPs, cerumen disimpactions, etc. 1/05 – 7/05 SCOLIOSIS ASSOCIATES, New York, NY

Medical/Research Assistant

• Assisted surgeon and physiatrist with patient care – PFTs, AP/Lat Spine Films, Pre-OP Orders, Surgical Consents, Brace fitting, Post Op Follow Up

• Assisted with research and observed VATS, posterior and anterior thoracotomy spinal fusions 6/04 – 9/04 WANJOROGE MEDICAL CLINIC and MATERNITY HOME, Kimende, Kenya 3-Month International Internship

• Phlebotomist for all clinic patients and assisted in maternal exams and deliveries 4/00- 11/03 GOLDMAN SACHS - WELLNESS CENTER, New York, NY Health and Fitness Coordinator, Recreation Assistant

• Planned and coordinated outdoor excursions and social activities for employees including: Rock Climbing trips, Ski trips, Ice Skating, Apple picking events.

• Coordinated health and wellness events and delivered health lectures to employees

• Oversaw new facility operations, supervised staff of 5, managed 200 members 9/95 – 6/99 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY ATHELTICS, Evanston, IL Student Athletic Trainer

• Evaluated injuries - developed treatment and rehabilitation plans for injured athletes

• One of six trainers chosen to train at the 1996 Rose Bowl and 1997 Citrus Bowl

EDUCATION

8/05 – 1/08 TOURO COLLEGE, Department of Health Sciences, New York, NY Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – GPA: 3.6 9/95 - 6/99 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Physiology SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, ACTIVITIES

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

Foreign Languages: Conversational French and Filipino, Beginner Spanish for Healthcare Hobbies: World Travel, Family

Medical missions– Haiti Earthquake 2/10, Nicaragua 4/09, Kenya – 6/04

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