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Personable, dependable, and patient-focused professional offering a high level of ambition and determination to continuously improve patient outcomes and quality of care through merging the disciplines of physical well-being and mental health. Identified by peers as a leader, critical thinker, and problem solver. Highly motivated with proven flexibility to learn and thrive in fast-paced environments without compromising efficiency and bedside manner. Always seeking to engage in opportunities for professional growth. NICK ORLOWSKY

610-***-****

adh4t0@r.postjobfree.com

Whitehall, PA

www.linkedin.com/in/norlowsky/

L I C E N S U R E

Pennsylvania Medical License

North Carolina Medical License

(pending)

DEA License

Schedule X License

(Buprenorphine Waiver)

E D U C A T I O N

MASTER’S DEGREE

Physician Assistant Studies

King’s College

August 2012 – August 2014

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Biobehavioral Health

The Pennsylvania State University

August 2008 – May 2011

E X P E R I E N C E

ST. LUKE’S PHYSICIAN GROUP

Quakertown, Pennsylvania March 2016 – Present

Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to a diverse adult and geriatric population in a hospital setting using a patient-centered and team-based approach.

Evaluate and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions based on clinical judgment, physical findings, blood work, and diagnostic imaging

Appropriately triage patients needing a higher level of care, including patients presenting with psychiatric emergencies

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and initiate appropriate pharmacotherapy based on diagnoses, side effect profiles, and drug interactions

Develop thorough discharge instructions for patients, including information and education on disease management and prevention, lifestyle modifications, and mental health safety and recovery plans

Promote opportunities for learning through presenting on various mental health topics within the community, and serving on the interview committee to select candidates for the residency program

Maintain thorough and timely documentation using electronic medical records (Epic) ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF ALLENTOWN

Allentown, Pennsylvania February 2015 – February 2016 Worked with a highly skilled group of surgeons to provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as provided assistance in the operating room.

Performed responsibilities as first surgical assistant in the operating room, including cauterization, suturing tissues layers and incision sites, and dressing surgical wounds

Evaluated acute and chronic bone, muscle, tendon, and cartilaginous injuries through history-taking, physical examination and interpretation of x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs

Managed pain in outpatient and inpatient settings through patient education, prescribing medications, and performing intra-articular injections, joint aspirations, and splinting procedures

Determined appropriate surgical candidates and guided them through preoperative and postoperative care procedures during inpatient rounding and outpatient follow-up C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

NCCPA Board Certified Physician

Assistant

Basic Life Support

(BLS)

HIPPO Education Urgent Care

Bootcamp

(pending completion)

Clozapine Certification

V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E

PRECEPTOR

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OCTOBER 2016- PRESENT

Support Physician Assistant students, Nurse Practitioner students, and medical students during their psychiatry rotation by providing opportunities for learning through discussions and patient interactions.

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