ELIZABETH YUSHUVA, RPA-C

**-** ***** ******

Rego Park, NY 11374

718-***-****

adfri7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full time position as a Physician Assistant in a department where I can be a team member working toward the overall care of patients. My goal is to broaden my skill-set while providing medical care to the community.

EMPLOYMENT

Mount Sinai Hospital 5/2017 – 5/18/2020

Astoria, New York

Physician Assistant

Interventional Radiology Department

Foster relationships to build the new Interventional Radiology Department at Mount Sinai Queens.

oReach out to chairmen and directors of various departments throughout the hospital to in-service and educate members of those departments about procedures we offer in Interventional Radiology.

Assess and evaluate patients who may benefit from Interventional Radiology procedures.

oWhen requested, complete consultation of patient who may be an interventional radiology candidate and discuss with Interventional Radiology Attendings.

oHelp ensure patients are properly worked up and cleared for IR procedure.

oAssist Interventional Radiologist during procedure.

oMaintain detailed patient log of all those who have received care from Interventional Radiology.

oEstablish follow-up care of all inpatients and outpatients who underwent IR procedures.

Perform daily rounds on inpatients that have received treatment by Interventional Radiology.

oDiscuss patient’s progress as well as plan of care with Interventional Radiology attendings.

oPerform all necessary tasks to facilitate and expedite patient care, as per discussion with Interventional Radiologist.

oCommunicate plan with primary team and nursing staff.

Work alongside Interventional Radiologist in clinic.

oGather patient information such as history of present illness, past medical history, risk factors contributing to present illness as well as pertinent imaging to determine patient’s need for interventional procedure.

oDiscuss findings with Interventional Radiologist, pre-op when necessary and schedule for outpatient procedure.

oOn-call after hours to answer and address patient issues and concerns.

Community Outreach to develop the Interventional Radiology Department at Mount Sinai Queens.

oSpeak to providers in the local community to discuss treatment options offered by our department.

oParticipated in the Mount Sinai Queens - Long Island City Family Health Fair.

ProHEALTH Care Associates, LLP 12/2015 – 7/2016

Lake Success, New York

Physician Assistant

Department of Cardiology

Work alongside Cardiologist in a high volume and fast paced cardiology/internal medicine private office.

Evaluate and treat patients who present for cardiology consultation.

Evaluate and treat patient who present for internal medicine related visits.

Assess and risk stratify patients for invasive vs. non – invasive diagnostic modalities and treatment.

Work with the cardiologist to improve patient flow and patient satisfaction.

Review EKG’s and Echocardiograms for underlying pathologies and discuss with Cardiologist.

Review Exercise Stress Tests and Nuclear Stress Tests for ischemic changes and arrhythmias and discuss with cardiologist for further testing and treatment.

Jacobi Medical Center 11/2014 – 12/2015

Bronx, New York

Physician Assistant

Department of Medicine - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Assess and risk stratify patients for coronary artery disease and need for cardiac catheterization.

Assist attending/fellow in performing diagnostic cardiac catheterization on high-risk patients.

Manage patients pre and post Coronary Intervention and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.

Assess and risk stratify patient for peripheral vascular disease and need for endovascular intervention

Assist attending/fellow in performing endovascular interventions on high risk patients

Manage patients pre and post Endovascular Intervention and peripheral Bypass Surgery

Performance Improvement Committee Chairwoman for the Cardiac Cath Lab and Endovascular Services.

oImplement a Continuous Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program to monitor and evaluate individual clinical performance as well as the overall quality of patient care provided using the LEAN/Breakthrough as its PI methodology.

oImprove delivery of patient care services through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach.

oMaintain process improvements and utilize results to enhance service quality of care.

Department of Health Risk Assessment Reporting

oGather patient information, such as demographics, past medical history, risk factors contributing to coronary artery disease, the degree of cardiovascular disease and vessel involvement, and recommended treatment are all documented on an official Department of Health standardized document and sent out for reporting on a monthly basis.

EDUCATION

St. John’s University 8/2010-6/2014

Bachelors of Science - Physician Assistant

Dean’s list

St. John’s University 8/2008-5/2010

Post Baccalaureate Health Sciences

Enrolled and completed pre-requisite health science courses for Physician Assistant Program:

Intro to Health Care, Intro to General and Organic Chemistry (I-III) Philosophy, Theology I/II, Fundamentals of Bio/Organismic Bio, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, General Microbiology, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Intro to Pathology, Intro to Pharmacology.

St. John’s Academic Transfer Scholarship

Queens College 8/2005-8/2008

Bachelors of Arts – Psychology

Graduated Cum-Laude

Dean’s List

Queensborough Community College 8/2004-6/2005

Liberal Arts

Dean’s List

CLINICAL ROTATIONS 6/2013 – 6/2014

Primary Care I & II - The Covenant House

Pediatrics - Dr. Preis Neonatal Medicine & Pediatrics

Obstetrics/Gynecology - Coney Island Hospital

Emergency Medicine - North Central Bronx Hospital

Orthopedics - Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics

Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mount Sinai Medical Center

Internal Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center

Geriatrics - Kingsbrook Medical Center: Rutland Nursing Home

Surgery - Long Island Jewish Medical Center

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATES

NYS Registered and Licensed Certified 8/27/2014

NCCPA Certified Completed 2014

Arizona State PA License Pending

Outstanding Research Performance Awarded 2014

BLS Certified Completed 2019

ACLS Certified Completed 2019

PALS Certified Completed 2019

Infectious Control and Barrier Precautions Certificate Completed 2019

HIPPA Privacy Awareness Certificate Completed 2019

LEAN – Green Training Certificate Completed 2015

Certified in Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers Completed 10/2016

Institute for Laser Medicine – Thorough understanding of the Safety, Anatomy, Physiology, and appropriate injection technique of Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers for cosmetic enhancement

Certified in Hair Removal, Photofacial Completed 11/2016

Skin Resurfacing and Radiofrequency

Institute for Laser Medicine – Didactic and Hands on Training for thorough understanding of the Safety, Anatomy, Physiology, and appropriate technique in IPL and ND Yag Hair Reduction, IPL and ND Yag Photofacial, Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing, and Radiofrequency Skin Tightening and Body Contouring

MEMBERSHIPS

Arizona State Association for Physician Assistants Since 2020

American Association of Physician Assistants Since 2015

NYSSPA Membership Since 2015

Golden Key International Honor Society Since 2006

Psi Chi Honor Society Since 2006

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Fluent In Russian

Proficient In Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Mac OS

Proficient in EPIC

Proficient in QuadraMed

Proficient in eClinical® Works

Proficiency in Centricity EMR

Aesthetics

Exercise/Cardio Training

Zumba/Fitness Training

Cooking/Baking

Traveling

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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