Morgan Durand, PA-C

Charlotte, NC ***** 980-***-**** adffw4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Gardner-Webb University – College of Health Sciences January 2018 – May 2020 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Clinical experiences:

General Surgery Vidant General Surgery, Ahoskie, NC Family medicine Burke Primary Care, Morganton, NC

Internal medicine (inpatient) Cherokee Medical Center, Gaffney, NC Emergency Medicine Atrium Health, Shelby, NC

Underserved Population Hot Springs Health Program, Marshall, NC Women’s Health CerviCusco, Cusco, Peru

Mental Health Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte NC Pediatrics Kings Mountain Pediatrics, Kings Mountain NC Orthopedics OrthoCarolina, Charlotte NC

University of South Carolina – Arnold School of Public Health Graduated Cum Laude – May 2016 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a focus in Scientific Foundations Graduated with Leadership Distinction in Research

Awards: Dean’s List (7 semesters)

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

o National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) – Physician Assistant, Certified May 2020 o 16 and 8 hour MAT Waiver Training Courses August 2019 o Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification February 2019 o Basic Life Support, CPR Certified February 2019

o Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants April 2018 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Palmetto Health USC Orthopedic Center Columbia, SC December 2016 – September 2017 Care Team Member

o Provide clinical and medical assistance and support to the physician, including chart review, patient interview, suture and staples removal, wound care, preparing injections, and coordinating all recommended treatment ordered by the physician. Bike & Build Inc. Philadelphia, PA January 2016 – August 2016 Route Leader – Providence to Seattle Route

o Planned and coordinated a cross-country bicycling trip for a group of 29 young adults by organizing all routes, meals, volunteer days, over-night hosts, affordable housing education, and safety awareness for the cyclists. Campus Recreation University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC January 2015 – April 2016 Group Fitness Instructor

HealthSouth Corporation Columbia, SC November 2014 – January 2016 Rehabilitation Therapy Technician

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County Gala Shelby, NC February 2019 o Volunteered at the HealthCare Foundations’ annual gala by assisting with set-up, facilitation of activities throughout the night, and tear down of the event. Cleveland County Blood Pressure Clinic Shelby, NC January 2018 – January 2019 o Assisted in taking blood pressures for participants and educating them on lifestyle changes to improve their health. o Educated participants on the community resources that are available in Cleveland County such as free mental health counseling, food stamps, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and affordable housing options. Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Research University of South Carolina May 2016 Discovery Day University of South Carolina April 22, 2016 Second Place in Exercise Science and Physical Education Morning Poster Presentation o “Exploring Measures of Structural Integrity of the Motor and Premotor Sections of the Corpus Callosum after Stroke: Center-Slice vs. Five-Slice Approach” USC Sports Medicine Internship Columbia, SC January 2016 – April 2016 o Provided customer service and initiated relationships with patients prior to their appointments. o Obtained vitals and ensured patient satisfaction by assisting the physician, athletic trainer, and medical assistant during the patient’s appointment. Research Assistant University of South Carolina January 2015 – April 2016 o Managed data and information for research project led by Dr. Jill Stewart at University of South Carolina, using the software Linux. o Presented findings at Discovery Day at the University of South Carolina. Gamecock Triathlon Club University of South Carolina August 2014 – April 2016 President

Bike & Build Summers of 2014 and 2016

A non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for affordable housing through fundraising sand volunteer work. Alpha Delta Pi – Beta Epsilon University of South Carolina November 2013 – Present