Physician Assistant, MPH

Catherine C. Dam, MPH, PA-C

*** **** **. • Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 • 310-***-**** • *****@***.*******.*** EDUCATION:

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA January 2020 Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charles and Ann Sanders Scholarship Recipient

Thesis: Evidence- Based Medicine Establishing Patient Satisfaction in Breast- Conserving Surgery Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA May 2017 Master of Public Health, Epidemiology/ Health Services Management and Policy Thesis: Paid Maternity Leave and Breastfeeding Practices in Massachusetts University of Massachusetts- Amherst, Amherst, MA May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Global Health Studies

Dean’s List, Kaplan’s Scholarship Recipient

LICENCES & MEMBERSHIPS:

Physician Assistant License- Current Active License March 2020 NCCPA Board Certification March 2020

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic expires May 2021 BLS for Health Care Providers, CPR and AED certified expires May 2021 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider, certified expires May 2021 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member American Public Health Association (APHA) member

Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA) member CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

All clinical rotations 5 weeks in duration:

General Surgery North Shore Medical Center Salem, MA Plastic Surgery/Breast Surgical Oncology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA Family Medicine Brigham and Women’s Newton Newton, MA Pediatric Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA Emergency Medicine Paris Regional Medical Center Paris, Texas Orthopedic Surgery New England Orthopedic Specialists Danvers, MA Internal Medicine Beth Israel- Wayland Boston, MA

Women’s Health Good Samaritan Medical Center Brockton, MA Psychiatry Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Boston, MA Duties typically included taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting pertinent diagnostic studies, performing procedures, diagnosing disease and injury process, formulating treatment plans, and presenting assessments and plans to clinical preceptors and attending physicians. Medical record documentation using EPIC and Athena software.

Proficient in: NG tube placement, suturing, drain removal, Foley catheter placement, incision and drainage, wound packing, FB removal from eye, wound closure, venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, casting and splinting, obtaining and interpreting EKG’s, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, Papanicolaou cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Boston Hope Medical Center, Boston, MA March 2020- Current Patient Care Assistant, COVID hospital side

• Assist clinical staff with unit- specific duties including, but not limited to NP swabs, EKG placement, ACLS protocol, chest PT, initial admission intake, vitals, glucometry, guiac check, O2 monitoring, telemetry Catherine Dam, Page 2

Work Experience continued

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Jun 2015 - May 2017 Patient Care Assistant, Neurosurgical ICU

• Perform unit-specific direct patient care duties including, but not limited to, EKG placement, phlebotomy assist, chest physical therapy, and placing patients on telemetry upon post-operation or admittance from emergency department; Collect patient data, intake/output, glucometry, and guaic check Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA April 2016 - May 2017 Graduate Research Assistant

• Aid in data collection visits under the NIH- funded The Fueling Learning Through Exercise (FLEX) study

• Collect height and weight intake of children at location schools; Administer physical activity and diet questionnaires, short cognitive assessments, and accelerometers

University of Massachusetts University Health Services, Amherst, MA Sept 2014 - May 2015 EMT

• Respond to medical emergencies on scene and during transport to hospital

• Responsible for initial patient check in and assessment, administering treatment under limitations when necessary Kutsher’s Sports Academy, Deerfield, MA Jun 2014 - Sept 2014 Health Administrator

• Identified and treated illnesses and injuries of over 500 campers, ages 6-18 years

• Managed all medical histories, vaccinations and medical paperwork over 3 month period

• Provided routine and emergency care, including children with chronic illnesses VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Project Vietnam Foundation, Hue, Vietnam June 2011- Present Medical Volunteer- 2-week medical mission trip every year

• Organized and led high school student volunteers to set up medical clinics in provinces throughout Vietnam

• Provided physical exams, patient assessments, and developed plans in conjunction with medical teams PUBLICATIONS, POSTERS, & PRESENTATIONS:

Paid Maternity Leave and Breastfeeding Practices in Massachusetts Massachusetts Department of Public Health PRAMS Issue Brief, 2013 SELECTED PRECEPTOR FEEDBACK

“Very hard working. Very smart and organized. Adapts very well. Great with patients and staff. I would hire her.”

"I thought that she did an excellent job. She did a great job helping in the OR and was quick to learn. She anticipated what was going to happen next and worked to make it happen. When assistants help in that way, it demonstrates a level of understanding, attentiveness, and effort that is impressive and appreciated. She learns quickly and is quick to improve technically."

"Catherine was a pleasure to work with. She is hardworking and helpful. She got along very well with the OR staff, attendings, and other members of the team. Perhaps her greatest strength was her ability to anticipate needs in the OR and take initiative in ways that would move the case forward. "

“I would be happy to have her on my team!”

“Intelligent, enthusiastic, strong work ethic, adept, coordinated, punctual”

“She is very driven, always willing to help, takes instruction well, always prepared. She has great intuition in the operating room and can now suture independently.”

“Catherine is a pleasure to work with. Diligent and hard working. Excellent didactic presentation.”

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