Amanda Hamala, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Austin, TX

adgksv@r.postjobfree.com

512-***-****

• Competent in performing comprehensive medical exams, diagnosing patients using current diagnostic criteria, and managing appropriate therapies.

• Confident in patient education and counseling.

• Diverse experience charting on different types of electronic medical record software.

• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Specialty Clinic - Austin, TX

July 2018 to April 2020

Treated psychiatric conditions including anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, depression and other mood disorders. Became competent in medication management of these conditions as well as appropriate counseling and patient education on diagnoses and treatment plans. Developed effective communication skills and had experience building rapport with patients and their families. PA Student

UNTHSC - Fort Worth, TX

March 2017 to March 2018

Clinical Rotations

• Family Medicine – 12 weeks total. 8 weeks in a traditional family medicine clinic at Bee Caves Family Practice in Austin, TX and 4 weeks at an underserved clinic in Fort Worth, TX. o Built rapport with patients and medically managed chronic ailments including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism and obesity.

o Diagnosed and medically managed acute complaints including viral and bacterial pharyngitis, bronchitis, influenza, allergic rhinitis, urinary tract infections, and rashes. o Assisted in minor procedures including incision and drainage of small abscesses. o Educated and counseled patients on the importance of preventative health screenings. o Used translators to communicate with Spanish speaking patients.

• Internal Medicine- 4 weeks of outpatient at Medical Partners of Dallas and 4 weeks of inpatient at the Dallas Veterans Affairs.

o Diagnosed and medically managed hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. o Had the unique experience of working with the veteran population of Dallas and managed diseases including alcohol dependence, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, pneumonia, medical complications of metastatic cancer, and kidney failure.

• Emergency Medicine- 4 weeks at Harris Hospital, a level 2 trauma center in Fort Worth, TX. o Assisted in managing patients following major traumatic injuries including motor vehicle accidents, stab wounds, and head injuries.

o Assisted in diagnosing and managing patients with life threating diseases including myocardial infarctions, pulmonary embolisms, and cerebral vascular accidents. o Performed many medical procedures including suturing wounds, incision and drainage of abscesses, intubations, assisting in placing central lines, and removal of foreign objects from eyes.

• General Surgery- 4 weeks at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX. o Assisted in cholecystectomies, appendectomies, and hernia repair procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic and Da-Vinci robot techniques. o Sutured the surgical incisions at the end of each surgery. o Assisted in colonoscopy procedures as well as educated patients at their pre-procedural visit. o Educated and prepared patients regarding non-emergent cholecystectomies and hernia repairs at their preoperational visit.

o Assisted in clinical procedures such as cyst and lipoma removals. o Helped provide education for patients on bariatric surgery procedures.

• Pediatrics- 4 weeks at First Step Pediatrics in Cleburne, TX. o Treated patients from newborn up to 18 years old. o Diagnosed and treated otitis media, otitis externa, streptococcal pharyngitis, rashes, and upper respiratory infections.

o Become familiar working with pediatric patients who had autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

• Psychiatry- 4 weeks at John Peter Smith county hospital in Fort Worth, TX. 2 weeks were spent in the psychiatric emergency room and 2 weeks were spent in a psychiatric inpatient unit. o Became proficient at conducting mental status examinations. o Diagnosed and developed treatment plans for patients with substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation and/or recent suicide attempt.

o Communicated with patients’ families regarding patients’ histories as well as treatment plans. o Spent time counseling patients on the importance of seeking help when feeling suicidal and adhering to treatment plans.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology- 4 weeks at John Peter Smith Hospital o Became proficient at conducting a well woman examination as well as routine obstetric examinations.

o Had the opportunity to do many pelvic exams with pap smears, determine the fetal heart rate using Doppler, and measure the fundal height on pregnant patients. o Worked multiple days in the labor and delivery unit, assisting in vaginal and Cesarean deliveries. o Had the unique opportunity to work with a breast surgeon for a few days. She saw predominantly breast cancer patients. I conducted history and physical exams on the new patients and evaluated the recovery of the post-operative patients as well.

• Neurology and Neurophysiology- 4 weeks at The Center for Neurology and Neurophysiology in Frisco, TX.

o Became proficient in the neurological examination and using screening tools like MoCA to assess for cognitive impairment.

o Diagnosed and developed treatment plans for chronic migraines. o Assisted in injecting Botox for migraine prophylaxis. o Learned the basics of interpreting EEGs.

o Observed lumbar punctures, nerve conduction studies, and EMGs.

• Fertility- 4 weeks at The Center for Assisted Reproduction in Bedford, TX. Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates of Austin

2013 to 2014

Took vital signs and prepared the patients for the physicians and nurse practitioners.

Trained new medical assistants on the electronic medical record system.

Learned basics of coding and billing medical insurance companies.

Met with potential patients to give them tours of the facility and answer any questions regarding the care provided at the clinic.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Physician Assistant Studies University of North Texas Health Science Center - Fort Worth, TX May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Southwestern University - Georgetown, TX

May 2012

Skills

• PA

• Experience Administering Injections

• EMR Systems

• Experience Administering Injections

• Medical Records

• Patient Care

• Vital Signs

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS)

March 2017 to March 2019

Certified Physician Assistant

June 2018 to Present

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

March 2017 to March 2019

DEA license

July 2018 to Present

Assessments

Electronic Medical Records: Best Practices — Highly Proficient May 2020

Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use. Full results: Highly Proficient

Medical Terminology — Highly Proficient

May 2020

Understanding and using medical terminology.

Full results: Highly Proficient

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