EMILY K. SZACHNOWICZ
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OBJECTIVE
Looking to apply and expand my skills as a Physician Assistant to provide a high level of care as an integral member of a critical care team.
EDUCATION
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
December 2020
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Candidate
GPA: 3.97/4.0
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Minors: Biochemistry, Biology
Provost Scholar
Dean’s List
Hofstra Presidential Scholarship
Bill Belichick Foundation Scholarship
September 2015 - May 2019
September 2015 - May 2019
September 2015 - May 2019
September 2015 - May 2016
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medicine Rotation
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
July 2020 - August 2020
Surgical Intensive Care Elective Rotation
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, New York
June 2020 - July 2020
Psychiatry Rotation
Zucker Hillside Hospital, Queens, New York
April 2020 - May 2020
Surgery Rotation
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, New York
February 2020 - April 2020
Internal Medicine Rotation
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, New York
January 2020 - February 2020
Pediatric Rotation
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
November 2019 - January 2019
Obstetrics/Gynecology Rotation
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
The Practice of Dr. Simhaee, MD, Manhasset, New York
October 2019 - November 2019
Family Medicine Rotation
Northwell GoHealth Urgent Care, Huntington & Riverhead, New York
Northwell Health Physician Partners at Saint James
September 2019 – October 2019
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
“Practitioner SSRI counseling variations based on gender and telehealth visitations.” In progress. Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
September 2020 - December 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York
Emergency Department Volunteer
Acted as a compassionate liaison between patients and clinicians
Observed direct patient care and provided patient transport and support.
November 2017 - May 2018
Parker Jewish Institute, New Hyde Park, New York
Volunteer
Completed and applied CARES® Dementia Basics™ training to provide care for patients
Provided respite care for caregivers of patients with dementia
May 2017 - September 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
NCCPA Certification Eligible
December 2020
Northwell COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Education
August 2020
AHA Basic Life Support
2018 - Present
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2018 - Present
HIPPA Certification
2018 - Present
NYS Infection Control
2018 - Present
PRESENTATIONS
“Increased Intracranial Pressure”
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
June 2020
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
College Panhellenic Council President
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Served as the President of the governing body of all Panhellenic sororities at Hofstra University
Communicated with administration and executive committees to promote cooperation and coordination between member groups through the creation of a new constitution
May 2017 - May 2018
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Critical Care Medicine, General Membership
2020 - Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, General Membership
2018 - Present
New York State Society of Physician Assistants, General Membership
American Medical Women’s Association, General Membership
2018 – Present
2017 – Present
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in ACLS/BLS, suturing, ABGs, incision and drainage, phlebotomy, IV insertion, arterial line insertion, performing and interpreting EKGs, NG tube placement, Foley catheter insertion/removal, central line removal, IM/SC/ID injections, aseptic techniques, and splinting/casting. Extensive training in caring for patients with developmental disabilities through the NYS DDPC Grant.
Experience with intensive care, trauma surgery, ultrasound use, including ultrasound-guided phlebotomy and line placement, fetal exams, eFAST exams, and assessing fluid status through focused heart and lung exams
Experience with AllScripts Sunrise, AllScripts TouchWorks, MyAvatar, CVM, and MACS electronic health record systems