Physician Assistant
Resume:
Caroline Luczak
San Jose, CA
*********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking employment as a physician assistant in clinical medicine and/or research.
Education
Gannon University, Erie, PA. June 2018 to August 2019.
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences
GPA: 3.77
Gannon University, Erie, PA. August 2016 to May 2018.
Bachelor of Science- Summa Cum Laude
Major: Physician Assistant
GPA: 3.86
Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA. August 2011 to May 2015.
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Experiences/ Leadership
Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Erie Youth Hockey Association Under-14 girl’s hockey team May 2018 to present
Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Erie Youth Hockey Association Under-12 girl’s hockey team September 2016 to March 2017
Member of the Division I Mercyhurst University Women’s Ice Hockey Team. 2011-2015
Captain of the Division I Mercyhurst University Women’s Ice Hockey Team. 2014-2015 season.
Assistant Captain of the Division I Mercyhurst University Women’s Ice Hockey Team. 2013-2014 season.
NCAA National Semi-Finalist for Women’s Division I Ice Hockey. 2013-2014 season.
NCAA National Semi-Finalist for Women’s Division I Ice Hockey. 2012-2013season.
NCAA National Quarter-Finalist for Women’s Division I Ice Hockey. 2011-2012 season.
Employment
Physician Assistant, January 2020-present
Action Urgent Care. San Jose, CA
Here I practice autonomously on site in an urgent care clinic in San Jose, CA. My duties include, but are not limited to ordering diagnostic tests, reviewing/interpreting imaging studies and lab reports, prescribing treatment, educating patients on self-care and performing procedures. Commonly performed procedures include but are not limited to laceration repair, digital blocks, providing hemostasis via electrocautery and chemical coagulation, splinting, toenail removal and IV fluid administration. During my time at Action Urgent Care I have treated 2000+ patients. EMR utilized: DrChrono
Caregiver, October 2015- September 2016
Melissa H. Fowler, MD. Erie, PA
Here I cared for three children, ages 4 to 11, for over one year, helped school-age children with homework and school assignments, transported children to and from school, appointments, and extracurricular activities, provided engaging activities to facilitate the learning of skills and concepts for the youngest child during the day, while the others were in school, and prepared meals, performed housekeeping, and laundry.
Awards and Honors
Dean’s List Scholar at Gannon University Fall semester 2016 through Spring semester 2018
Tri-Beta National Biology Honor Society 2012 to present
College Hockey America All- Academic Team Member first year through senior year at Mercyhurst University. 2011-2105
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete sophomore through senior year
at Mercyhurst University. 2011-2015
Certifications
NCCPA certified 9/2019
DEA license valid through 3/2022
CA Physician Assistant Board certified through 2/28/2021
ACLS/BLS certification through 04/2022
References
Available upon request.
Completed Clinical Rotations
1.Dermatology
Clinical Skills- administer intradermal and subcutaneous injections, inject local anesthesia, administer cryotherapy
2.Pediatrics
Clinical Skills-obtain and read hematocrit/hemoglobin, perform throat culture
3.Family Medicine
Clinical Skills-administer intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections, inject local anesthesia, perform skin biopsy, excise skin lesion, suture and tie surgical knots
4.Internal Medicine
Clinical Skills- administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
5.Plastic Surgery
Clinical Skills- perform breast examination, remove sutures/staples
Completed an educational presentation on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma to Gannon University physician assistant faculty and students.
6.Research- Concussions in Youth Sports
Completed an educational presentation to youth ice hockey coaches and board members of the Erie Youth Hockey Association on the identification and management of head injuries in youth sports.
7.General Surgery
Clinical Skills-Insert urinary Foley catheter, cleanse and irrigate wound, change sterile dressing, suture and tie surgical knots (40+), remove sutures/staples, inject local anesthesia, control minor bleeding, wound packing, electro heat cautery, excise pilonidal cyst, insert abdominal peg (laparoscopic procedures), first assist in below knee amputation
8.Emergency Medicine
Clinical Skills-Female pelvic exam/STD testing, rectal exam, suture and tie surgical knots, cleanse and irrigate wound, perform throat swab, measure intraocular pressure using tonometer pen, perform oral health exam, perform fluorescein eye stain and interpret with Woods lamp, perform inferior alveolar nerve block, incise and drain periapical abscess, obtain wound culture, ear irrigation, perform EKG
9.Obstetrics/Gynecology
Clinical Skills- Leopolds maneuvers, fundal height measurement, locate/assess fetal heart tones with doppler
Behavioral Health Encounters: Inpatient psychiatry at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, PA. Interviewed and observed patients alongside board certified psychiatrist. Diagnoses of patients included: major depressive disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, schizophrenia, impulse disorders, psychoactive substance related disorders and generalized anxiety disorder.
EMR systems utilized on rotations: eClinical Works, Epic, Soarian Clinical System, Meditech EMR
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