Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Alexis Cowieson, PA-C
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**** **** ***** ******** ***** • Canonsburg, PA 15317 • 724-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Summary
●Physician assistant graduating with a focused interest in internal medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, pediatrics and various surgical specialties.
●Familiar with cities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia and actively volunteers in the community.
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Lake Erie College
[GPA 3.65]
Bachelor of Science
University of Pittsburgh
●Major: Biology
●Minor: Chemistry and Exercise Science
●Graduated Cum Laude
August 2020
April 2017
Clinical Rotations
Clinical Rotations (cont.)
Hospitalist, UPMC St. Margaret (Pittsburgh, PA)
●Performed a variety of history and physical assessments, such as neurologic musculoskeletal, and abdominal exams.
●Determined risks and implemented treatment plans using algorithms such as CIWA-Ar score, HEART scale, NIH stroke scale, Wells criteria, PERC rule and many others.
●Interpreted lab results and imaging, such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs.
●Effectively developed and charted treatment plans using the EPIC system.
General Surgery, UH Geauga (Chardon, OH)
●Performed numerous history and physical assessments, such as abdominal and breast exams.
●Performed in surgical preparation, suturing, Foley catheterization, irrigation and debridement, ostomy, and wound care.
●Assisted with colonoscopies and performed rectal exams.
●Assisted in laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, such as bowel resection, bowel re-anastomosis, gastric bypass, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hiatal and ventral hernia repair, and anal cancer resection.
●Observed surgeries of other specialties, such as dupuytren’s contracture release, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies, caesarean section, breast implant revision, skin cancer removal, and pulmonary wedge resection.
Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest (Mayfield Heights, OH)
●Performed history and physical assessments, developed treatment plans, placed pre-operative, post-operative, and discharge orders.
●Placed suture on the face, arms, breasts, abdomen, and legs.
●Applied staples and traction bands during stepwise post fasciotomy repair.
●Obtained, prepared, and placed autologous skin grafts.
●Administered digital and orbital nerve blocks and influenza immunizations.
●Actively participated in surgical irrigation and debridement.
●Aided in the removal of lipomas and sebaceous cysts.
●Performed Mohs micrographic surgery.
●Participated in the administration of several cosmetic injectables.
OBGYN, Washington Health System (Washington, PA)
●Performed history and physical assessments, including pelvic, bimanual, and breast exams.
●Provided patient education and counseling on birth control, pregnancy, and routine health screenings.
OBGYN, Washington Health System (Washington, PA) (cont.)
●Obtained fundal height measurements and fetal heart tones. Checked cervixes for cervical dilation.
●Assisted in procedures such as dilation and curettage, vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomies, sterilization, caesarean sections, and vaginal deliveries. Applied suture and wound dressings.
●Observed the insertion and removal of IUDs and other contraceptive implants.
Psychiatry, Signature Health (Ashtabula, OH)
●Observed and performed psychiatric evaluations.
●Participated in medication management and adjustment.
●Participated in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through counseling appointments, medication management, and dual-patient hospitalization program meetings for addiction recovery.
Family Medicine, UH Evans Middlefield (Middlefield, OH)
●Performed history and physical assessments on a variety of ages from newborn to elderly.
●Performed newborn assessments, sports and Medicare physicals, ENT exams, neurologic exams, and musculoskeletal exams.
●Participated in routine health maintenance by monitoring glucose and HbA1c levels, blood pressures, and lipid profiles.
●Performed and interpreted diagnostic tests in the office, such as rapid strep tests, ECG, and x-ray.
●Recommended and ordered vaccinations and routine screening tests based on established guidelines, such as colonoscopies, mammograms, eye exams, dental exams, diabetic foot exams, and more.
●Gained exposure working with a unique population of Amish. Learned about their values and rare diseases that affect their population.
●Participated in home-visits and visits to the Amish birthing center.
Pediatrics, Virtual/Cleveland Clinic Fairview Pediatric ED (Cleveland, OH)
●Practiced history taking, formulated differential diagnoses, and tailored treatment plans during the completion of over 70 case files via virtual platforms such as AssessMedicine, Aquifer, and iHuman.
●Completed 2-weeks of hands-on experience in the pediatric emergency department July 20-30, 2020.
Emergency Department, Virtual/UH Geauga (Chardon, OH)
●Successful completion of over 90 case files via virtual platforms such as AssessMedicine, Aquifer, and iHuman.
●2-weeks of hands on experience in the emergency department June 18-30, 2020. Practiced history taking, presentation, medical documentation and preformed physical exams.
●Administered digital nerve blocks, completed wound and burn debridement, performed nail trephination, inserted IVs, placed staples and suture, and performed digital rectal exams.
●Gained exposure working with special populations such as pediatrics, Amish, and inmates.
Cardiology, Virtual
●Completed of over 90 case files via virtual platforms previously mentioned.
●Completed a topic review essay on post-cardiac injury syndrome/Dressler’s syndrome.
Neurology, Virtual
●Completed of over 90 case files via virtual platforms previously mentioned while participating in one-site clinical rotations in other specialties to make up for lost time during the recent coronavirus pandemic.
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020/July 2020
May 2020/June 2020
June 2020
July 2020
Professional Certifications
NCCPA Board Certification
Pennsylvania State PA License
West Virginia State PA License
Bloodborne Pathogens & Universal Precautions for Infection Control
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for Health Care Workers
The Relationship of Oral to Systemic Health
Child Oral Health
Caries Risk Assessment, Fluoride Varnish and Counseling
The Oral Examination
The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) of Substance Use Disorders
2020-present
Anticipated 2020
Anticipated 2020
2015-present
2015-present
2018-present
2018-present
2018-present
2018-present
2018-present
2019-present
Professional Affiliations
●American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member
●Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, Student Member
●Joseph G. Weber Physician Assistant Student Society, Member
2018-present
2018-present
2018-present
Volunteer Activities
●Community Service Award, Lake Erie College
●Health and Wellness Chair, Lake Erie College PA Student Association
●Campus-wide Health Challenge Coordinator, Lake Erie College
●Oral Health Challenge Coordinator, Various Ohio Elementary Schools
●Fresh Air Camp, Strongsville, OH
●Childlife Volunteer, The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
●Alzheimer’s Association Walk, Pittsburgh, PA
2019
2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019
2018
2014 - 2017
2015
Technical
Skills
Medical
●Charting, full physical exams, gynecological exams, rectal exams, neonatal exams, mini-mental status exams, geriatric depression scale rating.
●Suture placement and removal, intubation, ACLS, PALS, reading radiographs, IV lines, electrocardiography, incision and drainage, venipuncture, Foley catheterization, urinalysis, nasal swabs, rapid strep tests, disimpaction, local anesthesia, nasogastric intubation, wound care, splinting, casting, cast removal.
●Tympanogram, audiogram, visual acuity testing, immunizations, cerumen disimpaction.
●Surgical preparation, first assisting, second assisting, knot tying, cauterization.
Language
●English
Computer skills
●Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Electronic Medical Records
Work Experience
Work Experience (cont.)
Medical Assistant, UPMC Bethel Park Rheumatology
●Facilitates patient check-in and check-out at the office, schedules and changes appoints, obtains patient records, calls patients to inform of lab results and/or provider recommendations.
●Rooms patients, reviews patient history and medications, checks blood pressure, administers vaccinations, prepares syringes and joints for injections.
●Travels between hospitals and offices as needed.
●Proficient in the use of Epic software.
Patient Care Attendant, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Mercy
●Provides general hygiene needs: bathing, grooming, toileting.
●Monitors patients for changes and reports new/unusual behavior or bodily appearances/activities in a timely manner.
●Works independently without a direct supervisor present.
●Comfortable with constant change in settings and tasks as a floater between medical units and hospitals.
Caregiver, Life Enhancement Services of UPMC’s Senior Communities
●Provides top-quality care for seniors.
● Modifies tasks for individualized care.
● Manages time efficiently.
● Provides general hygiene needs: bathing, grooming, toileting.
● Provides minor medical needs: medication reminder/prompt, suppository insertion, wound dressing/cleaning.
● Monitors changes in patients’ overall health and well-being.
● Reports new/unusual behavior or bodily appearances/activities to supervisor and families in a timely manner.
● Instructs and supervises provided physical therapy routines.
● Works independently without supervision on premises.
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
References
Dr. Bryan J. Michelow, ********@***.*** – 216-***-****
• Plastic Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest, Cleveland OH
Dr. Malay Sheth, ******@***.*** – 724-***-****
• Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Washington Hospital, Washington PA
Dr. David J. Helfrich, email available upon request – 412-***-****
• Physician at UPMC Bethel Park Rheumatology, Pittsburgh PA
Debbie Coffield, **********@****.*** – 412-***-****
• Office Manager at UPMC Bethel Park Rheumatology, Pittsburgh PA
Chelsea Batko, PA-C, email available upon request – 412-***-****
• Hospitalist Medicine Physician Assistant UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh PA
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