Physician Assistant
Resume:
Hayley C. Ricard PA-C
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Education
MCPHS University: Worcester, MA
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies December 2019
Western New England University: Springfield, MA
Bachelors of Science in Forensic Biology, May 2016
Minoring in Chemistry
Certifications
PANCE 2020
MA License #PA7679 2020
NCCPA Certified #117****-****
MAT Training Certified (24 Hour) 2019
HIPAA Training 2019
Basic Life Support for HealthCare Providers (BLS) 2018
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2018
Northeast Technical Institute: Bangor ME August 2016- August 2018
Phlebotomy/EKG Technician
Clinical Training Experience
Internal Medicine November – December 2019
UPMC Pinnacle, Hanover, PA
Elicited patient histories, performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented management plans.
Performed well visits and acute visits on adult patients including geriatric populations.
Collaborated with members of the healthcare team including physicians, interns, residents and nurses to provide efficient patient care.
Surgery September-October 2019
UPMC Pinnacle, Hanover, PA
Assisted in general and vascular surgeries including appendectomies, carotid endarterectomies, lipoma removals, hernia repairs, skin biopsies, cholecystectomies, central line placement, PICC line placement, chest tube placement, and debridement of wounds.
First assisted on several general surgeries including bowel obstruction, appendectomies and cholecystectomies.
Elicited histories, performed physical examinations and performed wound care on pre- and post-operative patients. Performed daily rounding and surgical consults in clinic and in the emergency department and.
Family Medicine August-September 2019
St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Elicited patient histories, performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented management plans.
Performed well visits and acute visits on adult patients including geriatric populations.
Formulated treatment plans and medication adjustments for several chronic diseases such as obesity, depression, and diabetes Mellitus.
Urgent Care Elective July-August 2019
East Providence Urgent Care, East Providence, RI
Independently performed procedures including venipuncture, splinting and casting, incision and drainages, cerumen irrigation, urine dips and analysis, rapid strep test, local anesthia, IV starts, suturing, and suture removal.
Ordered and interpreted X-Ray’s and EKG’s.
Elicited patient histories, performed comprehensive physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented management plans.
Hayley C. Ricard
Women’s Health May-June 2019
St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Performed history and sensitive physical examinations, including breast and pelvic exams.
Evaluated patients in both the gynecology and obstetrics clinics.
Assisted in prenatal visits, annual GYN exams, labor and delivery, postpartum visits, urogynecologic visits, infertility visits, ultrasound, radiology, and GYN surgeries.
Psychiatric Rotation April-May 2019
St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Met with patients daily to assess their progress within the inpatient psychiatric unit.
Worked closely with the psychiatrist on staff to formulate differential diagnoses, medication adjustments, and treatment plans.
Formed a strong therapeutic alliance with patients in order to help with their treatment.
Pediatrics March-April 2019
Panchal Private Practice, Enfield, CT
Performed well child and acute sick visits, interpreted diagnostic and laboratory studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented treatment plans.
Administered vaccines according to CDC vaccine schedule.
Emergency Room February-March 2019
Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Elicited patient histories, performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented management plans.
Independently performed procedures including: rapid strep tests, fluorescein eye stain, incision and drainages, foreign body removal from ear, anesthesia administration including finger and toe blocks, placement of foley catheters, interpreted various imagining including CT’s and X-Ray’s, and interpreted EKG’s.
Assisted in other procedures including: lumbar puncture, ultrasound guided diagnostics, dislocation reductions, ingrown toenail removal, stroke assessment (NIH Stroke Scale).
Family Medicine Elective January-February 2019
Trinity Health of New England Medical Center, Chicopee, MA
Elicited patient histories, performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and implemented management plans.
Performed well visits and acute visits on adult patients including geriatric populations.
Proficient in: Performing comprehensive examinations, obtaining a complete and problem-focused patient history, obtaining and interpreting vital signs, formulating appropriate differential diagnoses, diagnosing and developing a therapeutic treatment plan including medication management and preventative medicine, effectively communicating with patients, families, and all healthcare providers, venipuncture, starting IV’s, injections, local anesthesia administration, incision and drainage, suturing and stapling; wound care checks and dressings; aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, splinting and casting, cerumen irrigation, fluorescein eye staining and examination, foreign body removal
from eyes, ears, and nose, nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swab and culture, digital rectal examination,
prostate examination, testicular examination, breast examination, papanicolau cytology smears, camera operation during laparoscopic procedures, intraoperative assisting during general (including first assist), preoperative and postoperative examinations, skin biopsies, electronic medical records including: Epic and Meditech, hospital rounding, administration of vaccines, urine analysis and cultures, urine dips, cryotherapy, suture removal, prenatal visits including fetal heart tones and fundal height measurements, labor and delivery including vaginal births and cesarean section (assist), ordering and interpreting laboratory test and values, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, Ultrasounds, CTs, and X-Rays; CPR, assisted respiration, placement of foley catheters, drawing and administration of medications.
Experience in: Insertion and removal of nasogastric, orogastric, chest tubes, central lines, and PICC lines; lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, cardiac defibrillation, resuscitation in cardiac and respiratory arrest, joint reductions, open reductions, ultrasound guided diagnostics, vascular angiography and surgeries, stroke assessment (NIH Stroke Scale), interpretation of ABG’s, digital nerve blocks, removal of ocular foreign body
Hayley C. Ricard
Professional Experience
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth, ME August 2016 – December 2016
Phlebotomist
- Correctly identified and collected specimens for laboratory testing
- Communicated with patients, doctors, nurses, lab personnel, and all healthcare providers
Professional Organizations and Shadowing Experience:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member 2018-Present
Delta Delta Epsilon Forensic Science Honor Society May 2016- Present
Baystate Children’s Hospital, Springfield, MA September 2015- May 2016
-Volunteer in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Health Services at WNE University, Springfield, MA November 2015-May 2016
-Shadowing the Physician Assistant
East Brookfield Elementary School, East Brookfield, MA May 2015- June 2015
-Nurse Internship
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