Physician Assistant

Kaitlin A. Phelps

**** ******* ***** – Apt *** Charlotte, NC 28204 704-***-**** **.*********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Physician Assistant position in dermatology with a team-centered approach to patient care. Pursuing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

EDUCATION

Wingate University – Wingate, NC Aug 2018 – Dec 2020

Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS Candidate 2020

Eastern Virginia Medical School – Norfolk, VA Aug 2016 – May 2018

Degree: Master of Surgical Assisting, MSA Graduated 2018

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC Aug 2012 – May 2016

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Graduated 2016

Minor: Spanish

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Wingate University Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program – Wingate, NC Aug 2019 – Dec 2020

Clinical Rotations

General Surgery – Novant Health Surgical Associates Bolivia, NC

Pediatrics – Atrium Health Northeast Pediatric Hospitalists Concord, NC

Ambulatory Medicine I – Atrium Health Concord Internal Medicine Concord, NC

Emergency Medicine – Atrium Health Cabarrus Concord, NC

Internal Medicine – Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte, NC

Women’s Health – Atrium Health Greater Carolina Women’s Center Charlotte, NC

Ambulatory Medicine II – Smith Family Wellness Center Charlotte, NC

Psychiatry – Novant Health Psychiatric Associates Charlotte, NC

Elective – Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas* Charlotte, NC

(*Rotation Scheduled)

Eastern Virginia Medical School – Norfolk, VA Aug 2016 – May 2018

Surgical First Assistant

Worked to provide safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of open, minimally invasive – laparoscopic and robotic, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Possess proficiency in surgical techniques including suturing, providing hemostasis, optimizing visualization, and achieving cosmesis.

Surgical Specialties: General, Plastics – Reconstructive and Cosmetic, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery

Lindley Habilitation – Raleigh, NC March 2015 – June 2016

Habilitation Technician

Helped patients with daily goals in their homes. Performed CNA duties for patients as needed. Ensured the safety and wellbeing of the patient during each shift.

Sunrise of Raleigh – Raleigh, NC Nov 2014 – Feb 2015

Designated Care Manager

Helped residents with daily activities such as lunch, dinner, etc. Aided with bathing and toileting residents. Facilitated cleaning residents and their rooms. Provided care as needed to each individual resident. Performed CNA duties for residents. Provided support in putting residents to bed, doing their laundry, and taking out the trash.

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS/ACLS Aug 2019 – Present

CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant May 2018 – Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

SAAAPA Aug 2018 – Present

NCAPA Aug 2018 – Present

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2020 – Wingate University Aug 2018 – Dec 2020

Historian

Active member of the Student Government Association of the Wingate University Program of Physician Assistant Studies. Attend SGA meetings, student government events, volunteer events, and social events and take photos for social media for our program.

Master of Surgical Assisting Class of 2018 – Eastern Virginia Medical School

Student Class President Aug 2016 – May 2018

Member of the Student Government Association at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Attended SGA meetings monthly and report current events on campus to my program. Relayed information between my program and the SGA. Ensured the needs of the program were met on campus.

Alpha Epsilon Delta – North Carolina State University Aug 2013 – May 2016

Service/Liaison Coordinator

Member of pre-health honor fraternity. Served as the Service/Liaison Coordinator for the NC State chapter. Mission was to promote pre-health careers and to devote time to assist with service opportunities. Volunteered at Raleigh Food Bank and Adopt-a-Highway. Donated time to help with Operation Christmas Child, Service Raleigh, Duke Children’s Hospital, and NC State Health Expo.

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