Physician Assistant Medical

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA Graduated: December 2016

Masters of Science in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Disease

The George Washington University, Washington, DC Graduated: May 2011

Bachelors of Science in Biology/Minor in History

Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD Graduated: December 2008

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam Completed: January 06, 2017

ACLS Certification Expires: May 2021

EXPERIENCE

White Oak Medical Center Silver Spring, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant December 2018 – Current

Deliver excellent medical care and support to underserved patient populations

Communicate with Spanish speaking patients regarding histories, physical exams, and diagnoses

Played a role in the transition of moving from one ER to another, collaborated with co-workers to problem-solve and develop best practices for opening of new ER

Train new APPs on the EMR system and mentor new graduate PAs/NPs

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Clinton, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant March 2017 – November 2018

Obtain histories and perform physical exams on patients

Develop differential diagnoses, and order appropriate labs and imaging to ensure proper workups

Interpret laboratory and imaging studies to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans

Procedural Experience: bedside ultrasound, laceration repair, trephination, incision and drainage, epistaxis management, local anesthesia, digital blocks, aseptic/isolation techniques, joint reductions, joint arthrocentesis, foreign body removal, pelvic exams with vaginal and endocervical culturing, bartholin’s cyst drainage, ECG interpretation

DC Immediate and Primary Care Washington DC

Medical Assistant June 2013 – April 2014

Triaged patients, obtain vitals and history, schedule appointments, verify insurance

Performed venipuncture, administer injections, vaccinations, perform EKGs

Processed in-house labs such as: strep tests, urine dips, UHcG, glucose, mono, etc.

GWU Research Center for Neglected Tropical Diseases of Poverty Washington DC

Research Assistant March 2012 – July 2013

Recorded experiment results under GLP guidelines in assigned worksheets

Separation of PBMCs from whole blood for Human Phase I Clinical Trial on Na-GST-1 vaccine candidate for Hookworm infection.

Performed BrdU Lymphoproliferation assay, in vitro production of supernatants from cell culture, ELISPOT, and immunophenotyping for B-cells using FACS

PAHO Regional Office of the Americas/WHO Washington DC

Consultant on Vaccines and Biologicals March 2011 – April 2013

Maintained and monitored an electronic database of all quality specifications and results from vaccine batches distributed to PAHO/WHO member states

Developed and implemented a SOP to follow in the event of a break in cold chain to increase efficiency and response from technical staff during outbreaks or emergencies.

Evaluated and assessed technical information such as: summary protocols, lot release and quality control certificates, stability data, and licensing documents regarding vaccines and other biological products obtained through the PAHO Revolving Fund

The GWU Human Hookworm Initiative Washington DC

Research Assistant January 2009 – May 2011

Performed laboratory animal technical procedures in support of vaccine development program in accordance with GWU and federal regulations. Proficiency in the following technical skills:

oEar tagging, terminal procedures, and anesthesia (Rodents only)

oInjections (Rodents only; IP, IM, and Subcutaneous)

oDemonstrate ability to coordinate and execute technical procedures for multiple concurrent animal studies.

The GWU Laboratory of Photobiology & Photoimmunology Washington DC

Research Assistant January 2009 – December 2010

Coordinated, set up, and implemented laboratory operations including, but not limited to: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, RT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry Staining, Tissue culturing, DNA Extraction, OCT blocks, Skin Extraction (mouse)

Procedures: Necropsy, Irradiation, Tumor Removal, Maintain and breed a genetically defined mouse colony

Irradiated mice using UVA and UVB specific wavelengths to produce melanomas

Managed inventory; ordered and tracked records and supplies to the laboratory

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