Leila Adell
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Education
Duke University August 2018 – August 2020
Master of Health Sciences: Physician Assistant Certificate August, 2020 University of California at Berkeley Extension May 2011 – February 2014
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Vanderbilt University August 2006 – May 2009
Bachelor of Arts: Medicine, Health & Society Major & Biology Minor Oberlin College August 2005 – May 2006
Oak Hill EMS Academy October 2014 – March 2015
Texas Department of State Health Services approved EMT course completion Clinical Experiences
Evidence Based Practice Duke University PA Program, Durham NC Pediatrics Lumberton Children’s Clinic, Lumberton NC General Orthopedics Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville NC Behavioral Medicine Central Regional Hospital, Butner NC Women’s Health Durham Obstetrics and Gynecology, Durham NC Primary Care Duke Community Medicine Walltown, Durham NC Internal Medicine Duke Primary Care Midtown, Raleigh NC Duke Regional Hospitalist Program, Durham NC
Emergency Medicine DUMC Division of Emergency Medicine, Durham NC General Surgery Southeastern Surgical Center, Durham NC Acquired Skills:
Obtaining a thorough patient history and review of systems, performing a complete physical exam, ordering & interpreting imaging, labs and diagnostic tests, diagnosing a variety of disease states, formulating treatment plans, patient counseling and education, electronic & paper prescription writing, training and documentation in VistA and EPIC EMRs, papanicolaou cytology smears, microscopy of wet mount from vaginal swabs, male GU exams, injections & immunizations, closure of wounds with sutures and staples, suture and staple removal, CPR, intra-articular injections of the knee and shoulder, and fluorescein eye exams Experience in:
Orthopedic and general surgery first assist, wound care, cast & splint application, assist in insertion and removal of IUDs and contraceptive implants, trained in endotracheal intubation, central line placement and basic ultrasound techniques Employment Summary
Medical Assistant: Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Austin, TX 3/2016 – 5/2018
Patient assessment and documentation of HPI and PMH
Detailed assessment and special tests: spirometry and FeNo testing; subcutaneous, skin prick, and patch testing; food and medication challenge administration & assessment
Administration of allergy & steroid injections, vaccinations & epinephrine
Patient education in immunotherapy and allergy management Medic I: Austin Travis County EMS Austin, TX 8/2015 – 2/2016
Assessed, treated, and completed patient care reports for a wide variety of medical and trauma patients
Responsible for BLS calls, including: respiratory distress, assault, suicide attempts & SI, lacerations & dislocations, hypoglycemia, epilepsy, drug and/or alcohol abuse, hypothermia, and DOS
Assisted with ALS calls, including: CPR, strokes in progress, decompensating COPD, sepsis, anaphylaxis, and significant MOI MVCs
Graduated from 10-week intensive training academy: swift water rescue, operations & self defense Founder & Race Director: Picnic Dash Productions LLC San Francisco, CA 2/2011–3/2014
Designed and produced 18 themed 5k & 10k events, with up to 250 participants per event
Raised over $18,000 for partnering local & international nonprofits
Established and oversaw all event essentials, including routes, registration, medical protocol, and marketing
Hired and supervised 10 independent contractors and 7 board members
Created and maintained company website
Licensure and Certifications
Physician Assistant Certification September 2020 – December 2022 24-Hour MAT PA Waiver Course Completion March 2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider July 2019 – July 2021 Basic Life Support Provider April 2019 – April 2021 EMT, Texas Department of State Health Services April 2015 – April 2019 Professional Activities and Organizations
Meeting the Needs of Durham’s Growing Senior Population with Kaitlyn Granda, PA-C & Pooja Parmer, PA-C
Data collection & patient surveys January – May 2020
2020 NCAPA Winter Conference and RFA End of Year Summit presentations American Academy of Physician Assistants December 2017 - Present Texas Academy of Physician Assistants June 2017 - Present North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants August 2018 - Present Eugene A. Stead Society August 2018 – August 2020 Volunteering
COVID-19 Response March – May 2020
o Organized a virtual half marathon & raised over $1,300 for PORCH Durham’s meal delivery program o Food delivery with Meals on Wheels & Root Causes
Habitat for Humanity May 2018 – Present
Red Cross Volunteer EMT: Hurricane Harvey response August 2017
North Blanco County EMT March 2015 – October 2016
Opportunity Fund, the Craigslist Foundation, and Inspiring Multicultural Understanding o August 2009 – December 2011 Marketing, research, event support, & graphic design
International Service Learning and Castles August 2008 – August 2009 o Public health education and vaccination administration
Girls on the Run August 2008 – September 2010
o Running coach and nutritional health educator