Jessica Matande, PA-C, CPAAPA*

** ********** **** *** *** Wyncote, PA 19095

Phone: 913-***-****

Email: adgf6p@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 2011-2013

Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Board Certified with both MD and DO licenses, current DEA license

Nationally certified through NCCPA, board recertification passed 11/2018

Bachelor of Science in Biology 2005-2009

Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri

Cum Laude

Graduate Dean’s List

Rockhurst University Honors Society

Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honors Society

Secondary Major in English – Literature

Sigma Tau Delta English Fraternity

Lakas Writing Scholarship

Relevant Work Experience:

Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Physician Assistant – Urology November 2017 - present

Outpatient clinic – working up new patients with various urologic complaints (kidney stones, OAB, BPH, retention, incontinence, recurrent UTIs, urologic oncology, genital lesions, etc), establishing independent patient list of non-surgical follow-ups, management of post-operative patients

oIn- office procedures: flexible cystoscopy, flexible cystoscopic removal of ureteral stents, Urodynamics testing and interpretation; electrodessication of genital lesions, complicated foley placement, suprapubic tube exchanges, bedside bladder irrigation, void trials, order and interpret imaging and labs

ospecial focus with overactive bladder patients and using posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and evaluation and management of bladder Interstim device with experience performing in-office stage 1 evaluation (PNE)

Operating Room – bedside first assistant for robotic urologic oncology cases

Accountable Healthcare Staffing Greater Philadelphia area

Physician Assistant – Occupational Medicine (per diem) August 2017-present

pre-employment physicals, urine drug screens, breathalyzer testing, audiology tests, random drug screens as needed, administering vaccinations, drawing labs, analyzing test results, working up and treating various work-related injuries/complaints (including but not limited to minor scrapes, cuts, lacerations, burns, back pain, joint pain, etc), preparing treatment plans (imaging, labs, physical therapy, refer to specialists, etc), follow up of Work Comp cases

Urologic Consultants of Southeastern Pennsylvania East Norriton, PA

Physician Assistant - Urology December 2014-August 2017

Outpatient clinic – working up new patients with various urologic complaints (kidney stones, OAB, BPH, retention, incontinence, recurrent UTIs, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, ureteral cancer, hypogonadism, genital lesions, etc), establishing independent patient list of non-surgical follow-ups, referring surgical patients to surgeons when indicated, management of post-operative patients

In- office procedures: flexible cystoscopy, flexible cystoscopic removal of ureteral stents, flexible cystoscopy with bladder biopsy and fulgeration, video Urodynamics testing and interpretation, perform voiding cystourethrograms (VCUG), perform retrograde urethrograms (RUG), electrodessication of genital lesions, complicated foley placement, suprapubic tube exchanges, bedside cystotomy placement, bedside bladder irrigation, void trials, microscopic semen analyses for post-vasectomy patients; order and interpret imaging and labs as needed

oSpecial focus on advanced therapy for overactive bladder:

oInterstim – evaluate and manage patients with device, experience with performing independent in-office stage 1 procedure (PNE)

oAlso perform in-office PTNS (posterior tibial nerve stimulation) as the third advanced therapy option for refractory OAB

Hospital rounding/consults on the floor and in the ED: manage post-op patients, evaluate consults with urologic complaints, perform complicated foley catheterization, bedside flexible cystoscopy, bedside cystotomy placement, beside irrigation or continuous bladder irrigation, injection of phenylephrine and/or corpora irrigation for priapism, order and interpret labs and imaging as needed; first assist in OR as needed

Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics June 2013-November 2014

Outpatient clinic: working up new patients, establishing follow-up care for patients with surgeons when appropriate, in office procedures including: carpal tunnel/DeQuervains/trigger finger injections, large joint aspirations/injections, olecranon bursitis aspiration, suture/staple removal, casting/splinting, joint reductions

Inpatient rounding, ED and in-house consults, post-operative wound care/vac placement, management of discharge planning/physical and occupational therapy planning

First assist in the OR for various cases, including but not limited to: spine surgery, hand surgery, sports medicine cases, and total joint arthroplasty, as well as various orthopedic trauma cases (gunshot wounds, stab wounds, fractures due to MVA, etc)

Research Medical Center Emergency Department 2010-2011

Emergency Medical Technician Kansas City, MO

Supported nursing, physician, and physician assistant staff in Emergency Department

Performed venipuncture, electrocardiograms, urinary catheterization, splinting and crutch training, chest compressions and respiratory support, vital signs, and other patient care skills

St. Luke’s South Hospital – Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation 2006-2010

Rehabilitation Technician Overland Park, KS

Supported physical, occupational, and speech therapists, physicians, and nursing staff in Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Units

Provided support to therapists while performing transfers, walking with patients, performing exercises, performing lymphedema therapy, performing wound care

Explained and demonstrated proper execution of home exercise programs to patients

Performed ultrasound therapy and electric stimulation to patients after therapy

Teaching Experience

Genitourinary Radiology lecture to Arcadia PA program in Glenside, PA with simultaneous video conference to Christiana, DE campus – November 2018

Clinical Skills Lab for Arcadia PA program – urinary catheter placement – April 2019

Publications

Pending publication: Matande, J and Reese, A. Targeted Therapies for Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in Urologic Oncology: A Guide for the Advanced Practice Provder. Springer: New York, NY.

Matande J. An urgent finding on a cervical spine MRI. Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants. October 2016 - Volume 29 - Issue 10 - p 29–32

Empowered PAs. (2019, April 4). A Day in the Life of a Urology PA: Jessica Matande, PA-C [Blog post]. https://www.empoweredpas.com/2019/04/04/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-urology-pa-jessica-matande-pa-c/

Matande, J. (2015). Case Report: 51 y/o M with Bilateral Flank Pain http://quantiamd.com/player/yeuwwghmk

Matande, J. (2015). Case Report: 55 y/o M sent to ED Post Cervical Spine MRI. http://quantiamd.com/player/ygvqbfdpe

Matande, J. (2016). Image Challenge: 60 y/o M c/o Incontinence and Saddle Anesthesia. http://quantiamd.com/player/ycfwxwuyb

Matande, J. (2016). Image Challenge: 56 y/o M with R Scrotal Swelling at Night. http://quantiamd.com/player/ycvzjayng

Matande, J. (2016). Case Report: What’s causing her incontinence? http://quantiamd.com/player/yjdyhajuu

Matande, J. (2016). Image Challenge:70 y/o M with New Onset Incontinence. http://quantiamd.com/player/yjzibqaji

Matande, J. (2017). Image Challenge: 80 y/o F with Retention? http://quantiamd.com/player/yjmcrngbr

Matande, J. (2017). Case Report: 35 y/o M with Unusual Cause of L Flank Pain. http://quantiamd.com/player/yjxhmngeq

Matande, J. (2017). Image Challenge: 61 y/o M c/o Nocturia. http://quantiamd.com/player/yhdrpzbdv

Matande, J. (2018). Patient Case: 45 y/o M with R Groin Pain.

http://www.univadis.com/player/yiymwjciz

Matande, J. (2018). Expert Presentation: Treating Overactive Bladder.

http://www.univadis.com/player/yiypwgrpk

Matande, J. (2019). 34 y/o M Roofer with RUQ Discomfort. http://www.univadis.com/player/ymxzcpvyk

Matande, J. (2019). 54 y/o M with Drainage from Umbilicus and Penis. http://www.univadis.com/player/ymvsgtadf

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants

American Urologic Association - national

Mid Atlantic Section of AUA

Philadelphia Urologic Society

Certified Clinical Preceptor for AAPA *(CPAAPA)

Certifications

Health Care Provider, Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, renewed April 2018

Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association, renewed April 2018

Current DEA license

Pennsylvania State Board certified

NCCPA certified – recertification exam passed 11/2018

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